Fun Festivities include Tour of Weber Grill Academy & 53-ft. Weber Mobile Truck
VAUGHAN, ON, Sept. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Weber-Stephen Products LLC, the world's premier manufacturer of charcoal, gas and electric grills and grilling accessories, will officially open the first Canadian office and Weber Grill Academy in Vaughan, ON. The Grill Academy, the first of its kind in Canada, will be open to the public this fall, offering grill enthusiasts diverse cooking and grilling lessons, demonstrations and lectures year-round.
Jim Stephen, Executive Chairman, Weber-Stephen Products LLC and son of barbecue pioneer and Weber founder George Stephen, will participate in the official opening ceremony to mark the occasion. Weber's 53-ft. Mobile Grill Truck makes its first Canadian stop and will be parked on-site and open for a tour.
| WHAT: |
The Official Opening of Weber Canada and First Canadian Weber Grill Academy |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, September 23/14: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. - Cocktails/Tour of Weber Mobile Grill Truck |
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| 11:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks/Official Weber Opening Ceremony |
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| 11:30 a.m. - Tour of Weber Grill Academy & Showroom |
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| WHERE: |
Weber Canada Corporate Headquarters/Grill Academy |
| 1 Roybridge Gate (Hwy 7 & Hwy 27) |
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| Vaughan, ON |
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| WHO: |
Jim Stephen, Executive Chairman, Weber-Stephen Products LLC |
| Tony Ferraro, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Weber-Stephen Canada |
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| Chef Michael P. Clive, Weber Grill Specialist |
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| CONTACTS: |
Theresa Stahl, [email protected] / (416) 467-1537 |
| Beth Merrick, [email protected] / (416) 473-9881 |
On-site interviews available.
About Weber: Weber-Stephen Products LLC, headquartered in Palatine, Ill., is the world's premier manufacturer of charcoal, gas and electric grills, grilling accessories and award-winning cookbooks and mobile applications. In 1952, founder George Stephen sparked a backyard revolution with his invention of the Weber® kettle. More than 60 years later, the privately-held company's products are sold worldwide at select national home centers, specialty hardware stores, patio stores and other retail outlets. Weber has the strongest customer support program in the industry with its Weber Grill-Line(SM) (1-800-GRILL-OUT®). Weber can also be followed on Facebook (www.facebook.com/weberbbq) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/webergrills). Visit www.weber.com for more information.
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SOURCE: Weber-Stephen Products LLC
Theresa Stahl, (416) 467-1537, [email protected]; Beth Merrick, (416) 473-9881, [email protected]
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