Fink Machine Expands Portfolio to include Hargassner Boilers

Enderby, BC – November 18, 2025 – Fink Machine Inc., Canada’s largest supplier of commercial wood chip and wood pellet biomass boilers, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Hargassner North America to distribute their advanced boiler systems across Western Canada.

With over 180 installations and nearly two decades of experience, Fink Machine is Canada’s largest supplier of sustainable heating solutions for commercial, institutional, and small industrial applications. The addition of Hargassner boilers—ranging from 23 to 330 kW—enhances Fink’s product offering, providing greater flexibility and efficiency for clients seeking high-performance biomass systems.

“We’ve been closely following Hargassner’s innovations for years,” said Burkhard Fink, Owner of Fink Machine Inc. “Their commitment to quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission. These boilers complement our existing lineup and allow us to better serve the growing demand for renewable heating solutions.”

Hargassner, founded in 1984, is a global leader in biomass heating technology, with over 185,000 installations worldwide. Their systems are known for precision engineering, low emissions, and user-friendly automation—qualities that resonate strongly with forestry professionals, mechanical contractors, and sustainability-focused developers.

“The combination of Fink Machine and Hargassner brings together two companies with proven track records,” said Stefan Kopp, CEO of Hargassner North America. “Clients in Western Canada will benefit from a partnership built on reliability and decades of delivering biomass results.”

Fink Machine’s reputation is further bolstered by award-winning installations such as the Sissons Court housing complex in Yellowknife, where containerized biomass systems provide reliable heat in extreme northern conditions, and the Lillooet Hospital, which showcases the integration of renewable energy in healthcare infrastructure.

These projects exemplify Fink’s pioneering work in containerized plug-and-play biomass heating plants, designed for rapid deployment in remote and challenging environments. The company also operates a private heating utility in Enderby, BC, serving 12 clients through a 1.6 km trench network.

For more information, contact David Dubois at 250-457-7319 or david@finkmachine.com. Visit our website for more information.

Wood pellets: A Renewable Heating Revolution in the Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories (NWT) is making significant strides in transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, and wood pellets are playing a pivotal role in this transformation. With extreme winters and a dispersed population, heating represents one of the territory’s largest energy demands, consuming a considerable share of the budget in households and public infrastructure. As highlighted in the 2022-2023 Northwest Territories Energy Initiatives Report, the use of wood pellets has emerged as a practical, sustainable, and cost-effective solution to meet these challenges.

High-profile facilities like the Legislative Assembly and correctional centers have integrated large-scale wood pellet systems, cutting costs and displacing thousands of liters of diesel annually. Since 2006, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has implemented 49 biomass heating projects ranging from 30 kW to 2,500 kW systems. Fink Machine has supplied over 30 of these systems including a number of prefabricated plants for rural and remote communities.

Switching to wood pellets offers multiple benefits:

1. Environmental impact: Pellet systems drastically cut GHG emissions compared to fossil fuels. For instance, by substituting heating oil with wood pellets, facilities can significantly reduce their carbon footprint, contributing to Canada’s broader climate goals.
2. Cost savings: While initial installation costs for pellet boilers may be high, operational costs are significantly lower. Pellets are generally cheaper than heating oil, and their price stability helps communities avoid the volatility of global oil markets.
3. Energy independence: Pellet heating reduces reliance on imported diesel and heating oil, enhancing local energy resilience. This is particularly critical for remote communities where transporting fuel over long distances can be costly and logistically challenging.

The 2022-2023 Energy Initiatives Report underscores the importance of collaboration among governments, communities, and private stakeholders. As the NWT continues to embrace renewable energy, it sets a benchmark for other northern and remote regions facing similar challenges. For more information on the report check out this article.

For more details on the NWT’s energy initiatives and strategies, you can access the full report here.