October After 5 sponsored by Pivot Stove & Heating
19 October @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FreeWhat does it take for a family business to not only last 150 years, but continue to evolve, innovate and grow?
This October, we’re heading inside Pivot Stove & Heating for a very special After 5 celebrating one of Geelong’s remarkable business stories.
From its beginnings in Moorabool Street in 1876 to the national retailer, distributor and manufacturer it is today, Pivot has continued to adapt through generations of change while remaining proudly Geelong owned and operated.
Hear the story behind the business, the roadblocks that sparked new ideas, the decisions that shaped its growth and what 150 years in business has taught the family behind Pivot.
Then stick around for what After 5 does best, great conversations and new connections with Geelong’s business community.
Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Venue: Pivot Stove & Heating Showroom, Cnr Victoria & Roseneath Streets, North Geelong
🎟️ Registrations are now open. Get in early before your calendar fills up!
❕ This event is FREE for Chamber members, category limits apply. Registration is essential.
About Pivot Stove & Heating
Pivot Stove & Heating is a proudly family-owned Geelong business, supplying quality wood heaters, gas log fires, electric heaters, wood-fired cooking products and flue systems to homes across Australia.
With a strong focus on wood heating, Pivot combines generations of industry knowledge with modern heating technology, while continuing to manufacture and assemble products locally in Geelong.
In 2026, Pivot celebrates 150 years of family ownership and an extraordinary history dating back to 1876, when James Alexander Parker established Pivot Stove Co. in Moorabool Street, Geelong, manufacturing Australia’s first slow combustion wood stove.
Named after Geelong’s original nickname, Pivot City, the business remains deeply connected to the region.
From its beginnings as a local stove manufacturer to the national heating retailer and distributor it is today, Pivot continues to be proudly Geelong owned, operated and connected.
