Portway multifuel and wood burning stoves began in the early 1800’s when the owner of an ironmongery store took inspiration from the very first enclosed metal stoves which first appeared in North America at the end of the 1700’s and custom built his own stove to heat his Halstead based store.

Charles Portway’s design proved to be so successful that a neighbouring shopkeeper asked Portway to build a stove to heat his store also. Soon afterwards Portway set up a small foundry manufacturing solid fuel stoves that were so successful they lasted up to the 1980’s almost without any change.

The beauty behind the success of Portway’s stoves was in their efficiency. The stoves burned so slowly that they extracted the maximum amount of heat from the fuel. The stoves were named ‘Tortoise’ stoves and proudly produced with the motto ‘Slow but Sure’ displayed on the front. It was the first heating appliance to offer fuel efficiency as a major selling point making its role in the development of our industry of great significance today. Robert Higgs, the chief executive of the Heating and Ventilating contractors association argues the Portway was the “founding father of energy efficiency”.

Portway’s stoves were used to heat churches and halls as well as homes and 19th Century stoves displaying the iconic ‘Tortoise’ trademark can still be found today, making it one of the oldest, most resilient products in the history of heating.

Even today, at upto 84% efficiency, Portway stoves are amongst the most efficient multifuel stoves on the market. This means that you need to burn less fuel to get more heat compared to similar products on the market.

Portway multifuel stoves are capable of burning a wide range of natural and manufactured fuels. Wood is a renewable and carbon-neutral energy source since a tree will use up more carbon during the course of its lifetime than is produced when it is burned. Thus, making the use of wood the most environmentally friendly energy source available today. Both hard woods and soft woods can be used in our stoves.

Our stoves will also burn a number of other fuels such as, peat, straw, sawdust briquettes, anthracite, lignite and most natural and manufactured mineral fuels.

Each stove is made from 96% easily recyclable material and all cast parts, such as doors and grates, are manufactured from 70% recycled iron.

Every Portway stove carries independently tested CE Approval to standard EN13240 and are approved for use in smoke free zones when burning anthracite or any other authorized smokeless fuel. They can also be used in smoke free zones in the Republic of Ireland when burning wood or peat briquettes.

Solid Fuel Stoves

Our Multifuel and Woodburning Stoves carry a 10* year warranty against material and manufacturing defects on the stove door and body. All other components and glass parts are covered for a 12-month period against material defects and are subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the warranty document supplied with the product. Full T&C’s apply. Click Here to Register your warranty.

Gas Stoves

Our Gas stoves carry a 5 year warranty that covers you against manufacturing and material defects for the first 12 months, including parts and labour, followed by 4 additional years of parts-only coverage. To maintain the warranty, the gas stove must be serviced annually by a qualified Gas Safe Registered engineer, which ensures safe operation and optimal performance throughout its lifespan. Full T&C’s apply. Click Here to Register your warranty.

Soild Fuel Stoves

Harnessing the power of nature by burning natural fuels, Portway’s range of Multifuel and Woodburning Stoves are dependable, clean burning appliances designed to provide your home with an effective controllable level of heat. The benefits of running a solid fuel stove are numerous.

Environmental sense

Burning wood is friendly to the environment. Choosing wood to heat our homes helps us to preserve fossil fuel levels and protect valuable earth resources for our future. Replanted trees grown for fuel provide a healthy selfsustaining fuel source, and a positive way to reduce CO2 emissions that are harmful to the environment. Using correctly seasoned wood will increase heat output. New timber is not recommended as it carries excessive moisture and can produce unwanted smoke emissions.

Naturally efficient

Portway’s R&D team has invested in developing and refining technology to meet the key objective of producing stoves that not only save energy but, as a result, keep running costs down. Our stoves carry a minimum Class A rating with energy efficiencies of up to 84%. To achieve the cleanest burn time with maximum efficiency performance we recommend burning natural hard wood logs, and manufactured approved smokeless fuels. Portway stoves can also burn a wide range of other fuels including anthracite, peat briquettes, and other mineral fuels

Genuine warmth

Portway Multifuel and Woodburning Stoves will provide you with warmth like no other energy source. Every burn period produces long lasting radiant heat that will maintain your comfort levels whilst returning high efficiency with low emissions when burning natural and renewable fuels.

Gas Stoves

For immediate warmth and comfort a Portway gas stove will fit right into your busy lifestyle providing instant heat with no mess, no fuss and no reloading of fuel. At the push of a button you can instantly create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Easy to use

Controllability with convenience. Fuss free with no mess. Just a few of the many advantages of installing a High Efficiency gas stove from Portway. Operated by a fully automatic remote control handset, you set the temperature you want in your room whilst enjoying a highly realistic log fuel bed and flame pattern giving the look and feel of a real wood burning stove. Simple.

Efficiency

Our R & D team continually develop gas technology to achieve the highest possible efficiency standards. Our gas stoves are designed for simple installation into homes with or without a conventional chimney or flue, and can achieve impressive energy efficiencies of up to 84.2%. Portway is a brand with heritage and a reputation for the build quality and reliability of our appliances. BFM Europe has always had a reputation as a manufacturer of some of the most efficient gas fires on the market and now we are setting new industry standards with the Portway range of High Efficiency gas stoves - exceptional heat output combined with lower running costs compared to standard gas stoves.

Safety

Your safety is our concern. All Portway products undergo rigorous testing and certification designed to both meet and exceed current legislation and, more importantly, to give you complete peace of mind. Our stoves are independently tested, approved and verified by the British Standards Institution (BSI) an independent testing authority recognised internationally for their technical expertise, quality services and in depth knowledge of gas testing and certification. In addition, our gas stoves carry independently tested CE Approval to standard BS EN 613 and are fully compliant with the Eco design directive Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188.

BFM Europe design, manufacture and supply gas fires, electric fires and solid fuel stoves.

We are the fastest growing gas fire manufacturer in the country with an unequalled reputation for quality and service. Our success is due to a combination of an uncompromising attitude to design and manufacturing standards and an unprecedented investment in technology and personnel.

The company is based in Stoke-on-Trent with a 51,000 sq ft purpose-built plant, housing the most up-to-date manufacturing, sales, and training facilities in the industry, including the latest CNC sheet metal technology that guarantees precision engineering An experienced R&D department, constantly developing innovative products and pushing the boundaries of technology and aesthetics.

"At BFM Europe we know how important it is to create a stylish and relaxing living environment. That's why we have developed this collection of fires and stoves to suit all tastes and purposes. I believe our success stems from a combination of innovative design, investment in technology, and the highest quality manufacturing standards. This website has been designed to make the purchase of your new fire as simple as possible. I hope you find it both informative and inspiring." Michael Miller, Managing Director