Ohio Flame fire pits were started by local artist and Ohio native, Matt Skillman, in the summer of 2009. His background in the steel industry and art came together in the form a the most durable Fire Pit he could design. Rugged, Dependable, and Proudly American, he named it "The Patriot" in honor of his relatives who served in the Armed Forces. As an Artist of the Rust Belt, his rugged steel Fire Pits quickly caught on in the Youngstown area. It didn't take long for the name "Ohio Flame" to become synonymous with American-made durability and quality, and soon online retailers began drop-shipping his products all across the country. Now in their 15th year, the company has grown into one of the leading manufacturers of American-made steel Fire Pits and accessories. Although the company has grown, some things remain the same; their commitment to American Made. Because of this, Ohio Flame proudly continues to source their heavy gauge American steel from various domestic steel mills. As much as possible, use American Made materials throughout their entire production process. The company's shop has been located in Columbiana, Ohio for the past 12 years. Columbiana is not only the birthplace of the famed titan of industry, Harvey Firestone, but was also named as Reader Digest's 2019's "Nicest Place in America". Their location in the C&S Industrial Center in Columbiana allows for more efficient service routes with both Ground and Freight shipments. Their shop location is open to the public by appointment only.