Blaze King: A Canadian Success Story
When it was learned a few years ago Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) might be holding its 2025 annual AGM & Conference in BC — possibly in the Okanagan — Blaze King’s Alan Murphy was quick to commit their support. Given their Canadian manufacturing facility is located right in Penticton, it would be a natural fit. And good to his words, Alan carried through by quickly stepping up to commit Blaze King Industries to act as our Platinum event sponsor.
In the world of wood heat, the Blaze King name is legendary. They have hundreds of dealers all over North America. They even have dealers in New Zealand and Japan. While it might seem like they have been around forever, the company only got its start in 1977. It quickly carved out a cult following by producing their rock-solid, oversized free-standing King woodstove.
The firebox on this massive stove could gobble up 80 lbs of wood yet burn efficiently all night long thanks to catalytic combustion technology. Setting the appliance’s thermostat then allows the operator to dial down heat output while extending burn time up to a whopping 40 hours on a single load of wood!
It proved popular with rural, off-grid customers looking for a reliable yet efficient whole-home heating solution. The ability to reload the stove first thing in the morning, knowing it will still be burning after a long day’s work, was very attractive. Rural homeowners swear by these stoves. They wonder why you would want to use anything else.
Alan wholeheartedly agrees saying, “Heating with wood is more than just comfort. It’s about home security, independence, and peace-of-mind. In the event of a power outage, it feels good knowing you have a wood stove ready to keep you safe and warm when you need it most”.
While the brand was built on the King stove, the smaller Princess stove added in 1992 also proved to be a massive hit. The Princess was also offered as fireplace insert. In later years, Blaze King would expand their line-up by adding a full line of traditional & contemporary designs including the Ashford, Scirocco, Chinook, and Boxer.
Later this year, they are set to release the Sentry Wood Stove. This will be the first in a line of more affordable wood stoves that maintain the core values they are known for. And now, they are finally about to introduce their first ever factory-built fireplace using the same tried and tested technology. The F31 Wood Fireplace is scheduled to hit dealer showrooms in 2026.
For information on Blaze King Industries, visit their website at: www.blazeking.com.