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A. Ashton Co.", we served the surrounding area with selling and refilling Pyrene fire extinguishers. Pictured below is an original Pyrene extinguisher that we still have in the shop. Pictured here, is na advertisement placed in the local paper for our services.  ![1914 Ad](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1914%20Ad.jpg?width=400&height=589&name=1914%20Ad.jpg) ### 1916 In 1916, G.A. Ashton placed this full page illustrated ad in the local Minneapolis Star Tribune. It illustrated a handful of anecdotes where the Pyrene extinguisher is essential to survival. These fire warnings are not only applicable to the 1910s, but to today as well! Make sure you're prepared with an up-to-date fire safety system. ![Apr23-1916](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Apr23-1916.jpg?width=600&height=882&name=Apr23-1916.jpg) ### 1930 In the mid-1930s, Mr. Weber and Paul Troseth purchased the company and changed the name from G.A. Ashton to what we know today as Weber & Troseth, Inc. ![img20241107_17494451-2](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img20241107_17494451-2.jpg?width=800&height=507&name=img20241107_17494451-2.jpg) ### 1939 Raymond V. Wyland worked at G.A. Ashton as their bookkeeper. When the company was sold in the mid-1930s, he was laid off because his services were no longer needed.  After a short period of Weber & Troseth Inc.'s purchase and re-naming, Weber left the business to sell cars in Iowa. Paul Troseth died a few years later and Paul's wife, Elsie Troseth, put the business up for sale. Raymond negotiated with Elsie to purchase the business. At the time the company sold auto parts, flexible tubing, gas cans and fire extinguishers. In the image here is Raymond with his wife Annie. ![EPSON102-4 web](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EPSON102-4%20web.jpg?width=711&height=534&name=EPSON102-4%20web.jpg) ### 1950 Weber & Troseth sold Pyrene fire extinguishers until the 1950s until they were outlawed, at which time, we picked up General Fire Extinguishers as the brand they represented. ![Pyrene Extinguisher](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pyrene%20Extinguisher.jpg?width=400&height=636&name=Pyrene%20Extinguisher.jpg) ### 1980 Raymond V. Wyland ran the company until the mid-1980s with his two sons, Raymond A. Wyland and Roger Wyland.  Ownership passed to the two sons, and the company was ran until the 2020s under Roger's ownership ![img20241107_18092735-1](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img20241107_18092735-1.jpg?width=2000&name=img20241107_18092735-1.jpg) ### 2000 Weber & Troseth sold General Fire Extinguishers until the early 2000s when General went out of business, at which time Weber & Troseth became a dealer for Amerex Fire Extinguishers. The company is still an Amerex certified dealer, and all technicians are Amerex certified. ![_MG_7026](https://webertroseth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_7026.png?width=500&height=500&name=_MG_7026.png) ### 2025 Weber & Troseth is still managed and run by the Wyland family, which totals 86 years alone under the Wyland name. Since the time of horse and carriage, we have become a staple to the Saint Paul community and we are always excited to work with you! ![WT Full Badge](https://webertroseth.com/hubfs/Logos/WT%20Full%20Badge.svg) # Your Local **Fire Safety Experts** Family owned, operated, and serving our community since 1914.  ### Request Service today With rapid walk-in service, and reliable technicians, work with us today to meet all of your fire suppression needs! 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