The first "HEATILATOR" fireplace rolls off an assembly line in Syracuse , New York under the corporate name "Chemical Toilet Corp."

The "HEATILATOR" fireplace is completely redesigned to what became known as the Mark C model.

Chemical Toilet Corp. changes its name to San-Equip, Inc.

A new factory-built fireplace system eliminates the need for masonry construction.

• The Uni-bilt fireplace introduces the zero-clearance line.
• The corporate name changes again, to Vega Industries

The manufacturing facility relocates to Mt. Pleasant , Iowa .

The Heatilator Mark 123 is introduced. It goes on to become the biggest selling masonry form in the industry.

The first zero-clearance heat-circulating fireplace enters the market.

HON Industries purchases the fireplace division of Vega Industries.

The Heatilator E Series is launched. It eventually supplants the Mark 123 as the biggest selling fireplace in the history of the industry.

Heatilator introduces the NOVUS family of products. NOVUS grows to become the largest selling line of gas fireplaces in the industry.

• Heatilator celebrates 75 years in business. Since 1927, its reputation for quality and durability has made Heatilator the most recognized, most popular and most preferred brand among homebuilders. Heatilator holds more than 25 patents.
• The Icon 100 wood burning fireplace receives the Vesta Award, recognizing the industry's best in technology and innovation.

The Silhouette Ambient Electric Fireplace Series receives the Vesta Award at the industry's international showcase, once again acknowledging Heatilator's best-in-class innovation and technology.