04/09/2026
The original Hunter Stoves (Mells) Ltd was formed in the very early 1970’s to satisfy a local need of wood stoves for off-grid boiler installations in Somerset and Wiltshire.
The story of ‘modern day’ Hunter stoves started in 1996 when Paul Grimes and Steve Clatworthy, believing in the strength and residual goodwill of the brand coupled with their previous management experience in the sector purchased the design and manufacturing rights, and relocated the business to an old warehouse they leased just outside Exeter.
With a handful of trusted employees, some manufacturing design drawings and a network of loyal dealers the re-emergence of the Hunter brand began.
In 2003 the famous Parkray brand was added to the group’s portfolio and by 2005 Hunter’s continued growth allowed the purchase of a manufacturing site in Camelford in Cornwall.
Included in the plans for the new facility was a home for the R & D engineering team that is still the cornerstone of the groups product development.
The commitment to protecting the environment was further demonstrated when in 2014, Camelford facility was converted to run off energy generated by an array of 700 ‘on site’ solar panels.
In late 2014 the Emperor way Head office and distribution centre in Exeter, became operational and in late 2016 the group acquired the business assets and designs of the Jetmaster brand.
So for anything Hunter, Parkray or Jetmaster related...why not get in touch with us? 📞
