What Ohio Flame, Llc does

Ohio Flame, LLC is a U.S.-based manufacturer of American-made steel fire pits and outdoor hearth products, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Columbiana, Ohio. The company sources steel from domestic Ohio mills (NLMK USA, North Star Bluescope) and builds its product portfolio across three primary collections: the Patriot line, the Liberty line, and the premium Artisan Collection (also marketed as the Skillman Signature Series). It also sells accessory products such as the Mars Modular Cook Grate, and through a partnership with Warming Trends it offers gas burner-compatible configurations, extending the line beyond traditional wood-burning fire pits.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront alongside a wholesale distribution channel, serving residential homeowners as its primary customer base, with international shipping now reaching China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Pricing on core fire pits ranges from approximately $324 to $899, with premium Artisan / Skillman Signature units priced higher, and the company backs its products with a lifetime warranty. Brand positioning is anchored on domestic manufacturing, Buy American Act compliance (relevant for government and institutional buyers), and craft design attributed to founder and artisan Matt Skillman. Customer feedback signals are strong, with a 4.9/5 average across 804 reviews on its primary retail platform.

Operationally, Ohio Flame is a small, founder-owned, unfunded manufacturer with a reported employee count in the 1-10 range. It pursues a deliberate multi-channel, multi-product expansion strategy that includes category extensions (gas burners, cooking accessories), international fulfillment, wholesale channel buildout, and community-oriented brand programs such as its Veterans Appreciation initiative, without any disclosed external capital or acquisition activity.

Name

Ohio Flame, Llc

Legal name

Ohio Flame, LLC

Website

https://ohioflame.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohio Flame, LLC is an Ohio-based manufacturer of American-made steel fire pits and outdoor hearth products, sold direct-to-consumer and through wholesale channels, serving residential buyers domestically and internationally with a lifetime warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Fire Pits

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Heating, Fire Pits & Fireplaces Retail (CRAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces (HSAIACAG)

Keywords

• Outdoor fire pits
• American made fire pits
• Steel fire rings
• Fire pit accessories
• Wood burning fire pits

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Ohio Flame sells fire pits and accessories directly to consumers through its e-commerce website. Products include Liberty Collection, Patriot Collection, Artisan Collection fire pits, and various accessories. Sales are one-time transactions with free shipping on fire pits within the continental USA.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Ohio Flame offers wholesale pricing for qualified retailers who apply for wholesale accounts. This B2B channel allows retailers to resell Ohio Flame products in their own retail locations.
3. Custom Design Services: Company accepts custom design requests for personalized fire pits. Customers can contact the company via phone or email to discuss custom designs.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards are sold in various denominations, allowing customers to purchase gift cards for friends and family to use on future purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ohio Flame designs and manufactures handcrafted American-made steel fire pits, fire rings, and outdoor fire accessories sold direct-to-consumer via its website and through wholesale channels. All products are cold-formed from heavy-gauge (3/16" to 1/4") American carbon steel sourced from Ohio mills and fabricated in-house in Columbiana, Ohio, backed by a Lifetime Warranty on fire bowls.

Product overview

Ohio Flame, LLC is a Tier 1 American Made manufacturer of handcrafted metal fire pits and outdoor heating products. The company operates as a single-brand portfolio built around their core fire pit products, supported by an accessories line and branded merchandise. The product line consists of three main fire pit collections: the Patriot Collection (modern steel fire pits), the Liberty Collection (bold linear-styled fire pits with multiple base options), and the Artisan Collection (handcrafted fire bowls designed by founder Matt Skillman). The Liberty collection includes special limited releases featuring patriotic and seasonal themes. Supporting the core fire pits, Ohio Flame offers a comprehensive accessories ecosystem including Spark Screens, Flat Fire Pit Lids, Log Grates, Fire Tools (poker, tongs, shovel), and Gas Burners (via Warming Trends partnership). The company also offers branded apparel and gift cards. All products are 100% American Made using carbon-grade steel sourced from Ohio-based steel mills, backed by a Lifetime Warranty on all steel fire bowls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patriot Collection: The Patriot is Ohio Flame's production line of American Made steel Fire Pits combining sleek and modern styling with tough American quality and durability. Crafted from either .197" or .250" thick American steel sourced from local steel mills.
• Liberty Collection
• Artisan Collection (Skillman Signature Series)
• Seasonal Collection

Products and services

• Patriot Fire Pit Ohio Flame's flagship production-line American-made steel fire pit, combining sleek and modern styling with heavy-gauge American steel construction. Crafted from .197" or .250" thick American steel sourced from local mills, featuring a 1" Rain Drain for water drainage, a two-piece welded design with no parts to break or wear out, and backed by a Lifetime Warranty. Designed for residential backyard, patio, and outdoor use.
• Liberty Fire Pit (Liberty Collection) American-made steel fire pit combining bold and linear styling with thick carbon American steel sourced from local mills. Features a substantial Rain Drain and develops a natural iron oxide patina over time. Available in multiple base options (Standard, Hollow, Curved, Angled, Circular) and sizes from 24" to 48" diameter, with limited seasonal releases. Pricing starts at $324.94.
• Artisan Fire Bowls (Skillman Signature Series) Handcrafted artisan fire bowls designed and cut out by founder Matt Skillman, serving as functional pieces of art that are perfect centerpieces for outdoor spaces. Crafted from .156", .187" or .202" thick American steel. Includes Fire Chalice, Fire Flower, Lunar, and Stellar designs, each available with Standard or Hollow Base options. Features Rain Drain and Lifetime Warranty. Pricing ranges from $694.99 to $899.99.
• Heavy Gauge Fire Ring Heavy-gauge fire ring made from American steel for outdoor fire pit use. Durable construction designed to withstand the elements year-round.
• Spark Screens Durable steel spark screens designed to fit select sizes of the Patriot Fire Pit, Liberty Fire Pit, and Fire Chalice Artisan Fire Bowl. Features 1/4" thick American Steel with Black High-Heat-Resistant Finish and industrial handles for easy placement and removal. Pricing ranges from $314.95 to $454.95.
• Flat Fire Pit Lid Durable flat fire pit lid constructed from 3/16" thick American Steel. Fits select sizes of Patriot and Liberty Fire Pits as well as Fire Rings. Features industrial steel handles and develops a natural iron oxide patina over time. 100% Made in America. Priced at $224.94.
• Log Grates Quality log grates made in the USA for supporting firewood in fire pits, enhancing airflow for better burning. Pricing starts at $124.94.
• Gas Burners (Warming Trends CROSSFIRE) Propane and natural gas burner accessories by Warming Trends. The CROSSFIRE Brass Burner utilizes cutting-edge technology to produce taller, brighter, fuller flames. Ohio Flame partners with Warming Trends as their official supplier of gas burner accessories.
• Fire Tools Hand forged fire tools including Fire Poker ($49.95), Campfire Tongs ($79.95), Fire Shovel ($59.95), and Fire Tools Package ($112.99). All made in the USA.
• Veterans Appreciation Fire Pits Limited release fire pit designs created for Ohio Flame's annual Veterans Appreciation events, honoring U.S. Veterans who have served the country. The program has run annually since 2017, donating fire pits to selected veterans and their families each year.
• Ohio Flame Brand Apparel Ohio Flame branded apparel including Logo Tee and Logo Hat, both made in the USA.
• Ohio Flame Gift Cards Digital gift cards delivered by email in various denominations starting at $10, with no additional processing fees. Allows recipients to choose their own products from Ohio Flame's collection.
• Custom Design Fire Pit Services Custom design service for personalized fire pits. Customers contact Ohio Flame via phone (1 (888) 425-7771) or email ([email protected]) to discuss custom designs, with custom artisan orders carrying a 14-day lead time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of customers rate Ohio Flame 4-5 stars with 4.9/5 average from 804 verified reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Military Family Center (Pegasus Farm)minorOthers · 24 July 2019Non-profit organization providing therapeutic equestrian programs, vocational services, and recreational activities for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and their families. Ohio Flame donated a custom fire pit for their outdoor area.
• NLMK USAcoreOthersSteel supplier for Ohio Flame products. NLMK USA operates at the Port of Indiana and provides domestic carbon steel that meets Buy American Act requirements.
• North Star Bluescope (NSBSL)coreOthersRegional steel supplier located in Delta, Ohio. Provides USA steel for Ohio Flame's fire pit manufacturing, supporting the company's American-made commitment.
• Valley Containers, Inc.coreOthersPackaging supplier located in Mineral Ridge, Ohio (24 minutes from Ohio Flame shop). Provides high-quality corrugated boxes made from American-sourced paper and Ohio-produced adhesives. Valley Containers has been in business for over 100 years.
• Simply Slavic Heritage FestivalminorOthersAnnual heritage festival celebrating Slavic culture in the Youngstown area. Ohio Flame has partnered with Simply Slavic since 2014 to provide a fire pit used as the VATRA to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
• Expedition Joe Coffee CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeteran-owned small batch coffee roaster featured in Ohio Flame's 'Our Friends' section. Both companies support American-made products and veteran causes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landmann: Landmann is an established manufacturer and distributor of fire pits, patio heaters, and outdoor fireplaces sold through big-box and specialty retail. Both companies compete in steel and metal outdoor fire products targeting residential consumers.
• Pleasant Hearth: Pleasant Hearth is a private-label outdoor fireplace and fire pit brand carried across mass-market home improvement retailers. It competes with Ohio Flame in the steel fire pit category at lower price points, often representing the mass-market alternative to premium offerings.
• Warming Trends: Warming Trends manufactures premium brass CROSSFIRE gas burners used in high-end fire pits and is already a strategic partner of Ohio Flame. It competes for the same premium fire pit customer wallet but focuses specifically on gas burner technology rather than full fire pit assemblies.
• TIKI Brand: TIKI Brand sells premium fire pits, torches, and outdoor fire products through retail and DTC channels with a strong brand identity. Both TIKI and Ohio Flame occupy the branded, design-forward segment of the residential fire pit market.
• Breeo: Breeo designs and sells premium smokeless steel fire pits and outdoor cooking accessories direct to homeowners, with a strong culinary/fire-pit hybrid positioning. Like Ohio Flame, Breeo competes on heavy-gauge steel construction and a premium American-made identity.
• Real Flame: Real Flame manufactures and sells premium indoor and outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and fireplace accessories through DTC and retail channels. It overlaps with Ohio Flame in the premium outdoor fire pit and accessory category for residential buyers.
• Solo Stove: Solo Stove is a leading direct-to-consumer premium fire pit brand best known for its portable, smokeless stainless steel fire pits. Both Solo Stove and Ohio Flame target homeowners seeking premium backyard fire features through a DTC e-commerce motion with strong branding.

Emerging players

• BioLite: BioLite sells portable fire pits, camping stoves, and outdoor energy products with a tech-forward, sustainability-oriented brand. It overlaps with Ohio Flame in premium outdoor fire experiences but targets a younger, more mobile/portable customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Endless Summer (Blue Rhino): Endless Summer is Blue Rhino's mass-market outdoor fire pit and patio heater line sold widely through big-box retailers. As a broad incumbent in propane and outdoor heating, it competes with Ohio Flame on price and distribution scale rather than on premium positioning.
• Hampton Bay: Hampton Bay is Home Depot's owned brand of fire pits, patio furniture, and outdoor living products. It represents the mass-market incumbent alternative to Ohio Flame's premium American-made positioning at significantly lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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