Anchor Hocking Co, a leading manufacturer & marketer of foodservice glassware & Stölzle NA, marketer of premium crystalline stemware & barware, announced Dec/08 that they have entered into a new foodservice distribution agreement effective Jan/09. Under the agreement, Anchor will market the entire foodservice glassware lines of Stölzle in N America from their Lancaster, OH distribution location. "Stölzle is one of the world's finest crystalline stemware manufacturers" said M Eichhorn, CEO, Anchor Hocking. "Their products are used in the finest hotels & restaurants around the world. This partnership will be mutually beneficial. Stölzle product lines represent a perfect complement to Anchor's strong tabletop product offering & Stölzle will realize increased market penetration nationally through Anchor's large network of experienced sales & marketing professionals." The Anchor Hocking/Stölzle 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 Stölzle's share of the upscale foodservice glassware market", said Mr. Eichhorn.
