Company Histories


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Libbey Consolidates World Tableware, Syracuse China Brands

High-quality tabletop supplies from World Tableware and Syracuse China will now be produced under one brand: Libbey. Learn more about the rebranding here.

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Server Products Company History

With more than 70 years in the foodservice industry, Server has produced innovative portion control and point-of-use equipment for quick-service restaurants.

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History of Carlisle

Find out how Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company became the industry-leading Carlisle FoodService here. We'll take you through their origin and progression.

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Homer Laughlin China for Generations

For nearly 150 years, the Homer Laughlin China Company has produced American-made dinnerware in its factories along the Ohio River.

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Manitowoc Foodservice is Now Welbilt

Manitowoc Foodservice is now Welbilt, the new name to trust for quality restaurant equipment from Frymaster, Garland, Manitowoc, and more.

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The History of Victorinox Forschner

Learn how Victorinox and Forschner combined forces to forge quality cutlery that's been depended on everywhere from the battlefield to the kitchen.

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Hobart Company History

Learn how the Hobart Corporation grew from a humble electric motor manufacturer in the 19th century to become one of today's top names in food equipment.

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iSi Company History

iSi is known around the world as a leading producer of culinary whippers. Find out how they made it to that top spot with this company history.

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Rubbermaid Company History

From its start making balloons in a small Ohio town, to the current giant in commercial and consumer products, Rubbermaid has an interesting history.

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Vollrath Company History

A history of the Vollrath Company and a collection of resources on the development of this well-known foodservice smallwares and equipment manufacturer.

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Libbey Glass Offers Spiegelau & Nachtmann

A partnership between Spiegelau, Nachtmann, and Libbey Foodservice has brought these great glassware lines to KaTom’s virtual shelves.

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Waring Products Have Revolutionized Kitchens Over the Last 75 Years

From Fred Waring’s first “Miracle Mixer,” the 75 years of Waring kitchen equipment have changed the way we create, cook, and even stay healthy.

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Gold Medal: A History of Quality & Innovation

Gold Medal has been providing quality concession products for over 80 years, with innovative designs that have shaped concession stand industry.