Vermont Castings

Among the vibrant hills and silver waters of the Green Mountain State is one constant: the promise of American craftsmanship. This is where day after day, year after year, the proud people of Vermont Castings craft each stove with hand and heart. No detail is too small, no element insignificant. This is true craftsmanship. Vermont Castings provides more than heat. It’s the warmth that unites. The timeless designs and furniture-quality finish set the scene for intimate memories.

In 1975, Duncan Syme had an idea that could help his neighbors keep their homes warm in the face of rising energy costs. Murray Howell, the consummate businessman, knew the opportunity was ripe for a venture. So, in a drafty woodshed in rural Vermont they built the first Vermont Castings wood-burning stove, the aptly named and soon-to-be iconic Defiant. Vermont Castings quickly became a household name. The homegrown innovation, American-made appeal, and the promise of quality and craftsmanship above all else quickly established Vermont Castings as the wood stove brand. So devout were the loyalists that thousands flocked to the annual owner’s outings to take part in festivities and workshops. Syme and Howell not only created a brand, they built a following…they built a family.

Vermont Castings moved to a new home in Randolph, Vermont in 1979. This modern foundry brought together workers and artisans from every step of the production process. Together they crafted the stoves with the utmost attention to detail. The end result is the stoves Vermont Castings is known for today, with a furniture-quality finish and an aesthetic that stands the test of time.