Good Morning! 

There’s a new digital grill thermometer coming to replace your bi-metal dial. The Giant Grill Gauge from Combustion Inc. isn’t just a thermometer though, it helps build their temperature measurement ecosystem. It can connect to their wireless probe to broadcast its data through WiFi. It’s an innovative way to improve on the classic thermometer and add functionality at the same time.

I was on The BBQ Central Show this week talking about the new Pitts & Spitts Griddle, electric grilling innovation at Charbroil, and a new Ninja grill on the horizon. Greg Rempe even turned me onto some new electronic dance music, so be sure to listen for that.

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If you're going to be near Hartville, Ohio today (Saturday) head over to Hartville Hardware for their 10th annual GrillFest. There will be grilling demonstations, free samples, and a great line-up of BBQ celebrities including Greg Rempe, Diva Q, Mike Lang, Matt Frampton, and Damian Buck.

Further south in Ohio and parts of West Virginia, they're facing burn bans. There are a long list of counties where bonfires are banned and grilling is restricted to electric or liquid gas fuel sources. If they persist this could be another headwind for fire pit season that's just starting.

Vista Outdoor has rejected the latest acquisition offer from MNC Capital and has recommended the CSG offer to its shareholders. While that was expected, what's new is they said that a private equity firm may have interest in buying Revelyst, which is the half of the business that houses Camp Chef. A shareholder meeting regarding the sale is being held on the 27^th.

One of my favorite accessories for the Solo Stove is the Surround. It goes around the fire pit to add some safety and bulk. Solo Stove released a new, smaller version called the Surround Lite. It's a more portable version, that still adds a layer of protection.

Finally, Middleby Residential, which is the parent of Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt, and Char-Griller, announced a new President of Distribution for North America. It's a wider reaching role that oversees strategy, sales, marketing, distribution, and service.

Thanks for Reading!

Wes Wright

Founder and CEO

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