Australians have been cooking with Heat Beads BBQ Briquettes since the early 1970s. While the design of the packet has changed several times over the years, the instantly recognisable wheel logo representing our quality product remains an integral part of our brand story.
Originally owned by Willow Ware, Australian Char purchased the iconic brand in April 1988. The Heat Beads brand is proudly Australian owned and operated.
Australian Char is the leading manufacturer of high-quality solid barbecue fuel in Australia. The Heat Beads brand is rapidly growing overseas, too, where it’s achieving almost cult status in places such as Middle East, Scandinavia, Greece, New Zealand and England.