The Anchor Hocking Company, a leading manufacturer and marketer of foodservice glassware, and Stlzle N.A., a marketer of premium crystalline stemware and barware, announced 19 December 2008 that they …
The Anchor Hocking Company, a leading manufacturer and marketer of foodservice glassware, and Stlzle N.A., a marketer of premium crystalline stemware and barware, announced 19 December 2008 that they have entered into a new foodservice distribution agreement effective 1 January 2009. Under the agreement, Anchor Hocking will market the entire foodservice glassware lines of Stlzle in North America from their Lancaster, Ohio distribution location. “Stlzle is truly one of the world“s finest crystalline stemware manufacturers”, said Mark Eichhorn, CEO, Anchor Hocking. “Their products are used in the finest hotels and restaurants around the world. This partnership will be mutually beneficial: the Stlzle product lines represent a perfect complement to Anchor“s strong tabletop product offering and Stlzle will realize increased market penetration nationally through Anchor“s large network of experienced sales and marketing professionals”. The Anchor Hocking/Stlzle line of foodservice glassware now includes a full assortment of stemware, barware, serveware and specialty glass tableware products. “This partnership brings together two leaders in the glassware industry, reinforcing Anchor“s commitment to provide innovative solutions to our foodservice customers. Our commitment is twofold: help our customers grow sales profitably and to increase Stlzle“s share of the upscale foodservice glassware market”, said Mr. Eichhorn. Anchor Hocking, established in 1905, is a manufacturer and marketer of glassware products for the retail, foodservice, floral and candle markets as well as specialty containers for the wine and spirits industries. Stlzle is an international manufacturer of crystalline glassware for restaurants and hotels based in Weisswasser, Germany.