Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) is to relaunch the Valor brand on cooking products in the UK.
established in Birmingham in 1890, Valor began its life with one small factory producing paraffin heaters. Since then, the brand has grown steadily to become known for domestic fireplaces in the UK market. In 1926 Valor launched its first oil powered cooker and went on to become a popular brand in the domestic appliance sector.
After falling victim to difficult market conditions, it ceased to produce cookers, instead focusing on home heating appliances after being acquired by the Dimplex Group in 2009. GDHA has now added the brand to its portfolio.
Said Denver Hewlett, chief executive of GDHA (pictured): “GDHA specialises in reviving struggling brands and we are very excited about the prospect of relaunching Valor. Valor remains a recognisable name in the home heating sector, but it once had a great reputation as a manufacturer of cooking appliances. We hope the new Valor range will appeal to those looking for a well-made, reliable and traditionally styled cooker.”