Oregon Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
(OHPBA) is a trade association. The association was established
in 1985 in Oregon as Wood Energy Institute Oregon to represent
and promote the interests of the hearth products industry in
the state legislature. In 1988 WEI became Oregon Hearth Products
Association and, in 2001, became Oregon Hearth, Patio &
Barbecue Association.
The Association includes manufacturers, retailers, distributors,
manufacturers' representatives, service and installation firms,
and other companies and individuals - all having business interests
in and related to the hearth, patio, and barbecue products industry.
OHPBA's members manufacture, import, distribute, sell, service,
and represent products that include:
• factory-built fireplaces, gas logs, inserts, and accessories
• wood, pellet, coal, and gas stoves
• barbecues, grills, and accessories
• patio furniture and accessories
Since OHPBA is a local affiliate of the Arlington VA based Hearth
Products Association, you will find many links to HPBA in our
website.
WHY
JOIN OHPBA?
If you’re involved in the hearth industry, you and your
employees need to be involved in your trade association! Why,
you ask?
A Few Good Reasons
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Consumers can click direct to your store on
the dealer locater on the HPBA and
OHPBA websites (oregonfireplaces.com).
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Now members (retail and service) receive 5
free EXPO tradeshow floor badges!
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Discounted EXPO education (save $150
per education badge at EXPO!);
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Discounted OHPBA event registration (save
$80 per person at our Conference!);
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Representation at the Oregon Legislature
and with codes officials;
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Public relations and media exposure for members;
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Industry news, both local and national;
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Discounts on National Fireplace Institute
courses. NFI is the industry standard in hearth certification.
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As a member, you will also receive the national
HPBA Membership Directory – both as
a printed book and CD. This is a valuable resource with a
national directory of manufacturers, manufacturer’s
reps and distributors. Only paid members will receive and
be included in the directory.
