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With rimless glass our partner, we intend to expand our rosenthal beer glass tableware market share in mexico and throughout central and south america. the joint venture represents another milestone in our plan to be a more important glass tableware supplier on a global scale. our company was the first company here in toledo, dating glass its origins here to 1888. the company operates glass tableware manufacturing plants in nationwide and is a joint venture partner in the largest glass tableware company in mexico. through its china subsidiary, the company designs, manufactures and distributes an extensive line of high-quality ceramic dinnerware, principally for the foodservice industry in the united states. our company is the glass tableware market share leader in the u.s. and canada with a 180-year history. we are the leading glass tableware supplier to foodservice end-users and the number one brand name in retail. we are a growing tabletop supplier with our dinnerware and flatware aquisitions and we have become more international with a strategic mexican joint venture. this joint venture provides us with new opportunities to become a major supplier to broader and growing markets. ".what do you consider to be your competitive advantages? having the largest glassware manufacturing, sales and distribution network gives us significant scale, which provides unparalleled service to our customers. our strong market share position in foodservice and retail glassware helps successful introductions of new dinnerware and flatware products. also brand name and reputation is recognized by consumers and our quality glass image generates re-orders. our industry-leading glass manufacturing equipment and skills drive new products and acquisition opportunities in new markets. finally, our strong financial position with consistent cash flow generation provides for acquisitions,share repurchases, debt reduction, dividends, etc. for years, there has been considerable confusion regarding glass companies. each owes their namesakes, in part, to the same individuals and each make various products of glass. the similarity of names in the glass industry is historical and evolves from the inventiveness and determination several individuals.
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