The Companion Group is a leading manufacturer of barbecue tools, accessories and other products for cooking outdoors. Founded in 1984 by Chuck Adams, CEO and Doug Fielding, President, the company is headquartered in Emeryville, California with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Warehouse facilities are located in Hayward, California. The foundation of The Companion Group is built on innovation, good design and exceptional customer service. To this end, the company's top brands - Charcoal Companion®, Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue™, Planet Barbecue™ and Pizzacraft™ - were created to represent a wide selection of quality home cooking products for the barbecue grill and indoor oven. In addition to these top brands, The Companion Group offers extensive private label services to create unparalleled customized programs built on the foundation of strong store brand recognition.