Fireplace Products ------------------

We are a major producer of metal fireplace products used in the residential construction markets. We manufacture woodburning metal fireplaces as well as those utilizing natural gas and liquified petroleum fuels. Our company was organized in 1969 under the name Monnfield Industries, Inc. and in 1971 changed our name to Temtex Industries, Inc. In August 1971, we merged with Texas Clay Industries, Inc., thereby acquiring several businesses, including a face brick business. We completed the sale of Texas Clay Industries, then an operating division of the Company, in January 1999. As of the date of this report, we have no continuing operations...