We are a family-owned business which was started in 1977, with Minuteman International, making accessories for fireplaces and woodstoves. We successfully established ourselves as an industry leader in hearth products and in 1994, launched Achla Designs, introducing fine wrought-iron pieces for the home and garden. Our in-house design team brings together varied expertise- mechanical engineering, architecture, fine art, sculpture and metallurgy, to create and develop a wide array of products.