Welcome To The Outdoor GreatRoom Company
Who We Are & What We Do
From our Minnesota headquarters, the center for outdoor adventure and living, we create outdoor gas fire features and accessories that ship across the globe — all specifically designed to create the perfect outdoor space.
Our engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams work together to furnish outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying. We take pride in seeing suppliers, distributors, and business partners across the country guarantee quality, design, and performance from every Outdoor GreatRoom outdoor fire pit and fireplace.
Our Commitment to the Environment
We’re committed to the outdoors — to enjoying them and to conserving them. Our short-term and long-term goals seek to reduce our footprint, invest in our communities, and make responsible decisions for future generations.
Our Commitment to Our People
At the Outdoor GreatRoom Company, we believe that the best thing about us is our people. Our differences make us better at our jobs and better as people. We value diversity and inclusion because we value excellence, knowing that the unique talents and contributions of each person makes us a stronger company.
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Our Team
From when our doors first opened with our founders Dan and Ron Shimek in 1975 to when our operation expanded by joining HNI, The Outdoor GreatRoom has been creating outdoor living spaces with a line of uniquely designed, high-performing outdoor fire pits and fireplaces.
From our teams of engineers, designers, and manufacturing experts that create our outdoor fireplaces and fire pits to the sales teams and businesses across the country who help customers make these pieces integral to their outdoor spaces, The Outdoor GreatRoom Company is bringing design and comfort to outdoor living.
And our story is just getting started!
Who We Are & What We Do
Located in the heart of Minnesota, The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ (OGC) manufactures unique, upscale products with design appeal for outdoor living spaces. Products include gas fire pit tables, gas fire burners, outdoor kitchen islands, outdoor gas fireplaces, and accessories for residential and commercial applications. The team behind The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ was the first to enter into the gas fire pit category, positioning OGC as the experts on outdoor fire.
Our Promise
Let The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ help define your outdoor experience. We set the trends outside as your one-stop shop for safe products, reliable and friendly service, and innovative technology. From concept to design to delivery, we will ensure your style doesn’t stop at the door. Distinctive products for a distinctive lifestyle. Bring home outside®.
Our Mission
To bring family and friends together by redefining the home living experience through innovative products and people.
History
In 1975, Dan and Ron Shimek had an inspiration for indoor gas fireplaces that changed an industry and became the foundation of Heat-N-Glo®. Brothers Steve and Gerry joined them and the rest (including over 50 patents) is history. But the Shimeks were never ones to dwell on the past. That inspiration led Dan to launch the first company of its kind in 2003: The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ – a company dedicated to an exciting new concept “the outdoor greatroom.”