EveryWare Plans Factory Expansion, New Canning Line

EveryWare Global Inc., a leader in the consumer tabletop and foodservice markets based in Lancaster, Ohio, is investing $1.8 million to expand factory capacity at its Monaca, Pa., facility and produce a new line of made-in-America glass Mainstays Canning Jars for Wal-Mart. The investment supports Wal-Mart’s commitment to buy an additional $50billion in U.S.-made products over the next 10 years.

“Investing in U.S. manufacturing is critical to the long-term success of our business,” said John Sheppard, EveryWare CEO. “We have had a strong relationship with Wal-Mart for almost 25 years and have witnessed firsthand their commitment to customers, to better and smarter manufacturing, and their contributions to local and national economic development. We are excited to be working with such an iconic company on an initiative that we believe is a solid step toward advancing U.S. manufacturing and creating meaningful domestic job growth.”

EveryWare joined Wal-Mart U.S. president and CEO, Bill Simon, at a press conference during the inaugural SelectUSA Investment Summit Oct. 31 in Washington to announce this latest initiative. “Today’s announcement is a great example of progress that’s being made, and it highlights opportunities that exist for manufacturers to invest in the USA by re-shoring or expanding their manufacturing in America,” said Simon. “Companies, government officials and industry leaders are working together to increase manufacturing, and these efforts are helping more Americans get into good-paying jobs and more businesses reinvest in the U.S. economy.”

EveryWare Global markets and distributes internationally its total portfolio of products, including bakeware, beverageware, serveware, storageware, flatware, dinnerware, crystal, buffetware and hollowware; premium spirit bottles; cookware; gadgets; candle and floral glass containers; and other kitchen products, all under a broad collection of widely recognized brands, including Anchor Hocking and Oneida.