Northeast HPBA

Since 1985, the Northeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (NEHPBA) has represented the interests of the hearth industry in the Northeast. NEHPBA was originally incorporated in January 1985 as the Northeast Solid Fuel Alliance (NESFA) in recognition of the unique demands of business in the Northeast. At that time, there were a significant number of nationally prominent hearth appliance manufacturers in the region, as well as a strong base of distributors, retailer, installers and associated members. It was determined that a regional association could better address the localized needs of the membership that were beyond the scope of the national trade association. In June of 1992, NESFA members voted to become the first affiliated member of the national Hearth Products Association (HPA). NESFA ceded membership of manufacturer members to HPA, focusing its full attention on the needs of the retail and associated membership. Acknowledging the affiliation with HPA, NESFA change...