Beyond sales in the United States and Canada, our company exports glassware to more than 80 countries around the world and provides technical assistance to a number of foreign glass tableware manufacturers. Our company is the leading provider of tabletop products to the foodservice industry through its broad glassware, dinnerware and flatware product offerings and extensive sales and distribution network, among the largest in the foodservice supply industry. The 1995 acquisition of china (dinnerware) and the 1997 acquisition of tableware (flatware and holloware) are examples of the company''s plan to expand in the foodservice industry through acquisitions. The company has waterford wedding heirloom bowls achieved significant cost efficiencies and synergies, leading to substantial improvements in salad bowls the profitability of these operations.

frequently asked questions how does fine china and fit into your total strategy? we are becomng a more important resource of supply items to the foodservice industry. our china''s high-quality ceramic dinnerware has a major presence punch bowls in restaurants nationwide, and ''s selection of imported metal flatware and holloware and ceramic dinnerware, round out our portfolio of foodservice industry tabletop products. and in 1998 we began to sell these high-quality products through retail channels of distribution, opening up exciting new sales opportunities.how do you plan to grow your business? we will grow through two principal routes. first, we will grow by accelerating the execution of additional acquisitions of domestic foodservice supply companies. second, we will become a more prominent producer of glass tableware globally by exploring new business combinations or "green meadow" facilities if that is the best route. at the same time, we will continue to invest in growing existing businesses with new marketing programs and accelerated new product development.