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Modern Home Products was founded in the 1950's by Walter Koziol. The company pioneered the decorative outdoor gas lighting for the residential market at an affordable price for the homeowner. Up to this time, gas outdoor lighting was expensive and primarily used by the commercial and industrial market. MHP's first gas lamps were marketed under the trade name of "Charmglow".

As the gas lamp business grew, Walter explored other ideas in which to use gas in an outdoor setting. His never ending tinkering led to the development of the first outdoor gas barbeque grill. It was a 22 1/2 inch round steel grill on a portable cart supplied by either natural or LP gas. That first gas grill was brought to market in 1960 under the brand name of "Perfect Host".

In his pursuit, Walter spent the next three years re-engineering the "round steel grill" and in 1963 introduced the first rectangular painted steel gas grill with a hinged lid. A better and more efficient grill concept. In 1964 he began producing the first rectangular designed grills with a rust-free solid aluminum construction. And, today, it still remains the industries most popular design. In keeping true to the spirt of a pioneer, Walter achieved other noteable firsts in the gas products industry:

Award winning designed double grill with one-piece bottom casting in 1966. Universal and exact fit replacement parts for all major brands of gas grills in 1978. Solid cast brass gas and electric outdoor lighting in 1987.

Walter defines MHP's long-term succes "as our ability to consistantly provide a high level of quality in our products. Since we began marketing gas lighting back in the 50's, MHP has continually designed and manufactured superior products... products that are subject to higher performance standards than the competition".

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STORE HOURS & DIRECTIONS 229 Main Street Belleville, NJ 07109 1 - 800 - 999 - 8865