Vancouver, November 25, 2004 --- FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. of Delta, BC was awarded both the Overall Exporter of the Year Award and the Consumer Products Exporter of the Year Award at the BC Export Awards in Vancouver on November 17, 2004.

Selected by a panel representing the BC Government Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, FPI was chosen from a prestigious group of 29 finalists in 12 categories.  Exporter of the Year award “honours the best of the best, a company that has excelled in export success and significantly contributed to the BC economy through the economic growth in their community, new investment and job creation.”  As winner of the Consumer Products Award FPI was “recognized as a company or organization that specializes in and exports end products for direct to consumer or retail markets.”

“I am extremely proud to accept this award on behalf of our team of over 350 dedicated employees who have always focused on producing the highest quality products and an unparalleled excellence in service.  British Columbia is a great place to do business!” says Tony Woodruff, President FPI.

FPI produces a high end line of steel and cast iron wood and gas stoves, fireplaces and fireplace inserts.  Manufactured in Delta BC, FPI distributes Regency, Hampton, Excalibur and Waterford brand products in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China.  Celebrating their 25th anniversary in January 2004, FPI Fireplace Products International has a reputation for high efficiency, designer fireplaces that can be customized to any room in the home.  The corporate slogan is “Regency puts the quality into quality time”… and apparently the BC Export Awards committee agrees.  To learn more about FPI and our four lines of quality fireplace products, please visit www.regency-fire.com.  For more information on the BC Export Awards please visit www.bcexportawards.com.

As outlined in the BC Export Awards Program