175 years of British solid-fuel heritage
Parkray, designed in Britain since 1850
From the post-war British council home to the modern Australian living room, Parkray has spent the better part of two centuries perfecting the craft of solid-fuel heating. The Aspect Eco range is the latest chapter in that story, engineered by the Hunter Stoves Group R&D team in Cornwall and distributed across Australia through an authorised dealer network.
The story so far
A British heating brand, 175 years in the making
A timeline of the people, decisions, and engineering that shaped what is now one of Britain's most respected wood-heater brands.
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1850
Park Foundry begins making heating components
The story starts with Park Foundry, a British heating-components manufacturer that quickly establishes a reputation for practical, durable solid-fuel hardware. The 'Parkray' name will emerge from this same lineage a century later.
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1952
The Parkray convector fire is born
Following the post-war Ridley Committee's recommendations on domestic heating, Radiation designs the Parkray solid-fuel convector fire. It is a hit with British households for its ability to heat the room and the hot water at the same time, the kind of dual-purpose ingenuity that defines mid-century British engineering.
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1961
Parkray becomes the umbrella brand
Radiation consolidates its central heating equipment under the Parkray name. Across the next two decades, Parkray solid-fuel boilers and room heaters become a fixture of British council housing and private homes alike.
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1967
Joined by Tube Investments
Parkray comes under the ownership of Tube Investments, the industrial group that backs the brand through its peak period of UK residential heating dominance.
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1987
Moves to Hepworth Ceramic Holdings
Tube Investments sells its home-heating division. Parkray, alongside Glow Worm Boilers, joins Hepworth Ceramic Holdings as the British heating market shifts toward gas and electric.
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2003
Joins Hunter Stoves Group
Hunter Stoves Group acquires Parkray and refocuses the brand on premium wood-burning stoves. The R&D team in Camelford, Cornwall, takes over engineering and design, applying decades of solid-fuel experience to a new generation of clean-burning heaters.
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2022
EcoDesign 2022 across the range
Every new Parkray model meets the EcoDesign 2022 emissions standard, the toughest threshold the United Kingdom has set for residential solid-fuel appliances. The Aspect Eco range carries DEFRA approval and SIA Eco Design certification, putting it at the leading edge of clean wood heating.
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Today
Distributed across Australia
Hunter Stoves Australia, the trading name of Dragon Wholesaling Pty Ltd, distributes the Parkray Aspect Eco range through an authorised dealer network across every mainland state and Tasmania. The same heritage, the same engineering, sized and certified for Australian conditions.
Built to a standard, not a price
Engineering credentials
EcoDesign 2022, the toughest in the UK
Every new Parkray model meets the EcoDesign 2022 emissions standard, the highest threshold the United Kingdom has set for residential solid-fuel appliances. The Aspect 5 burns at just 0.7 g/kg, less than half the ceiling.
SIA Eco Design and DEFRA approved
The Aspect Eco range carries SIA Eco Design certification and DEFRA approval, which means it is one of the few wood heaters legal to burn in UK smoke-controlled areas.
AS/NZS 4012 and AS/NZS 4013 compliant
Independently tested to Australian and New Zealand emissions and efficiency standards. The Aspect Eco range exceeds the 2030 Australian emissions ceiling by a wide margin across all three models.
10 year firebox warranty
Every Aspect Eco heater is backed by a 10 year firebox warranty, with 3 years on parts and 2 years on labour. The warranty reflects the engineering investment that goes into each unit.
High efficiency, low fuel use
Average efficiency of 67 to 72 percent across the range, with airwash technology that keeps the glass clear and the burn clean over hours. Less wood per night for the same warmth.
Designed in Britain, refined for Australia
The R&D team in Camelford, Cornwall sets the design and engineering direction. Hunter Stoves Australia ensures every Aspect Eco model sold here is configured and certified for Australian regulatory conditions.
The range in Australia
Three sizes, one engineering pedigree
Hunter Stoves Australia distributes three Parkray Aspect Eco models nationally. Each one suits a different room size and use case, all share the same underlying engineering.
Aspect 5 Eco
Up to 140 sqm, 9.3 kW peak, 0.7 g/kg
The compact model. Sized for inner-suburb living rooms, terraces, and well-insulated modern builds. Lowest emissions in the range.
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Aspect 8 Eco
Up to 195 sqm, 11.3 kW peak, 0.8 g/kg
The all-rounder. The most popular size in cold-winter capitals like Melbourne, Hobart, and Canberra. Built for open-plan family homes.
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Aspect 14 Eco
Up to 220 sqm, 14.1 kW peak, 0.9 g/kg
The flagship. Reserved for large or poorly insulated homes, rural properties, and high-country cottages with serious heating demand.
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Brand questions
Frequently asked
How long has Parkray been making heaters?
Parkray's roots reach back to 1850 with the Park Foundry, a British heating-components manufacturer. The Parkray brand as we know it dates from 1952, when the first Parkray solid-fuel convector fire was launched, and the name became the umbrella brand for the parent group's central heating products in 1961. That is 175 years of British solid-fuel heritage, applied today to the modern Aspect Eco range.
Where are Parkray heaters designed?
Parkray is engineered and designed in Britain. The R&D team operates out of the Hunter Stoves Group facility in Camelford, Cornwall, with the head office and distribution centre in Exeter, Devon. Every Aspect Eco model is the product of that British design lineage, tested rigorously against UK and Australian standards.
What is the relationship between Parkray and Hunter Stoves?
Hunter Stoves Group acquired Parkray in 2003 and has stewarded the brand ever since. Parkray sits alongside the original Hunter brand and Jetmaster as one of three brands in the group. In Australia, the Parkray Aspect Eco range is distributed by Hunter Stoves Australia, the trading name of Dragon Wholesaling Pty Ltd, through an authorised dealer network.
What certifications does Parkray hold?
The Aspect Eco range carries SIA Eco Design certification and DEFRA approval in the United Kingdom, plus full compliance with AS/NZS 4012 and AS/NZS 4013 in Australia. Emissions performance exceeds the Australian 2030 standard by a wide margin, with the Aspect 5 burning at 0.7 g/kg against a 1.5 g/kg ceiling.
What warranty comes with a Parkray Aspect Eco heater?
Every Aspect Eco model is backed by a 10 year firebox warranty, with 3 years on parts and 2 years on labour. Activation requires registering the heater after install through the Hunter Stoves Australia product registration form. Warranty support runs through your authorised dealer.
See the heritage in person
The best way to understand the Parkray Aspect Eco range is to see it burning in an authorised dealer's showroom. Find your nearest dealer or request a tailored quote.