Anchor Hocking
Anchor Hocking is a 119-year-old U.S. manufacturer of tempered glass bakeware, food storage, drinkware, serveware, and pantry products, sold through major retailers, foodservice distributors, and B2B channels to consumer households and commercial hospitality operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1905
- HeadquartersLancaster, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Anchor Hocking does
Anchor Hocking LLC is a U.S.-headquartered (Columbus, OH) manufacturer of consumer and commercial glassware, founded in 1905 and operating as a portfolio company of The Oneida Group under Centre Lane Partners' ownership. The company designs, produces, and markets a comprehensive portfolio of tempered glass products — bakeware, food storage, drinkware, serveware, housewares, mix-and-measure tools, and pantry jars — sold under both the Anchor Hocking master brand and sub-brands including Heritage Hill, Fire King, Laurel, TrueLock, TrueSeal, Snugfit, and the Karen MacNeil Flavor First® wine glass collection. Core technology is tempered soda-lime-silicate glass manufactured in the United States using Tempered Tough® glass, delivering 40% better thermal shock resistance than annealed borosilicate products; patented features include TrueLock Locking Lid™ and TrueSeal™ form-fit sealing systems.
The company operates two-to-three glass manufacturing plants and distribution centers across Lancaster (OH), Corning and Elmira (NY), and Byhalia (MS), employing more than 1,700 unionized workers plus 200+ newly created roles tied to a $70M expansion announced July 2025 that adds a new furnace at Lancaster. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of physical goods via three channels: (1) consumer retail through Amazon, Walmart, Target, Meijer, HSN, Container Store, Wayfair, Big Lots, Menards, Publix, and Instacart; (2) an Anchor Hocking Foodservice division supplying restaurants and hospitality via B2B distribution; and (3) B2B partnerships with Fortune 500 and mid-market companies for proprietary designs and volume supply. Warranty tiers (10-year for premium bakeware, 5-year for entry lines) and absence of any CPSC product recall in company history underpin a value proposition centered on durability, safety, 100% recyclability, and American-made craftsmanship.
Anchor Hocking firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anchor Hocking
- Legal name
- Anchor Hocking LLC
- Website
- https://anchorhocking.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1905
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Anchor Hocking is a 119-year-old U.S. manufacturer of tempered glass bakeware, food storage, drinkware, serveware, and pantry products, sold through major retailers, foodservice distributors, and B2B channels to consumer households and commercial hospitality operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anchor Hocking industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Consumer Glassware and Tableware
- NAICS
- Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (3272)
- SIC
- Glass Containers (3221), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wide-Mouth & Storage Glass Packaging (Canisters, Utility Jars) (IMALAEAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water) (IMALAEAA), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)
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Where Anchor Hocking is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lancaster
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Anchor Hocking business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Glassware and Tableware Products: Sale of consumer glass products including bakeware, food storage, drinkware, serveware, housewares, mix & measure items, and pantry solutions through retail and foodservice channels.
- Foodservice Products: Products designed for commercial foodservice establishments, sold through business-to-business channels.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Consumer retail products sold through major retailers and e-commerce platforms |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels11 records
Marketing channels6 records
Anchor Hocking product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anchor Hocking designs, manufactures, and markets tempered soda-lime-silicate glass products for the consumer retail, foodservice, and specialty markets in the United States. Its core offerings include glass bakeware, food storage containers (TrueLock, TrueSeal, Snugfit), pantry jars (Heritage Hill, Montana, SecureLock, Cracker Jars), drinkware (Finlandia, beer mugs, Karen MacNeil Flavor First wine glasses), serveware (party bowls, platters, trifle bowls), mix & measure tools (measuring cups, batter bowls), and housewares (beverage dispensers, olive wood cutting boards). Products are 100% recyclable, BPA-free, and manufactured in Lancaster, Ohio; Corning, New York; and Byhalia, Mississippi.
Product overview
Anchor Hocking is a consumer glassware manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of kitchen and household products. The core offering includes tempered glass food storage containers (TrueLock, TrueSeal, Snugfit lines), glass bakeware (Laurel, Fire King, Oven Basics sub-brands), mix & measure tools (measuring cups, batter bowls, mixing bowls), drinkware (Finlandia, beer glasses, Karen MacNeil wine glasses), serveware (party bowls, trifle bowls, platters), and pantry organization jars (Heritage Hill, Montana, SecureLock, Cracker Jar lines). The company also produces housewares including olive wood boards and operates an Anchor Hocking Foodservice division for commercial markets. Products are manufactured in the USA using tempered soda-lime-silicate glass and are 100% recyclable, BPA-free, and free of lead, cadmium, and heavy metals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Anchor Hocking: Primary consumer glassware brand offering bakeware, drinkware, serveware, food storage, mix & measure, and pantry products.
- Heritage Hill
- SecureLock
- Montana
- Fire King
- Laurel
- TrueLock
- TrueSeal
- Snugfit
- Karen MacNeil Flavor First
Products and services
- Tempered Glass Bakeware Oven- and microwave-safe tempered soda-lime-silicate glass baking dishes, casserole dishes, pie dishes, and loaf dishes for home cooks.
- Fire King Bakeware Premium tempered glass bakeware with extra-large handles for easy transportation; available in baking dishes, cake dishes, loaf dishes, and pie dishes with a 10-year limited warranty.
- Laurel Bakeware Premium American-made tempered glass bakeware with a fine floral embossed pattern, ruffled rim, and extra-large handles, backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
- Oven Basics Bakeware Affordable tempered glass bakeware and pantry products backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
- TrueLock Locking Lid Food Storage Tempered glass food storage containers with leak-proof, airtight TrueLock Locking Lid™ seals for storage, transportation, and reheating.
- TrueSeal Food Storage Glass food storage containers with form-fit TrueSeal™ lids and BPA-free plastic tops, designed for storing and reheating in microwave, oven, fridge, and freezer.
- Snugfit Food Storage Budget-friendly glass food storage containers with snug-fitting lids for refrigerator and freezer storage.
- Heritage Hill Jars All-glass apothecary-style pantry jars with lids for dry goods storage (coffee, candies, cookies, teas, spices, flour, rice); sizes from 48 oz to 2 gallons.
- Montana Jars Pantry jars with wide glass bottoms and easy-lift lids featuring silicone seals for moisture retention; 48 oz to 2.5 gallons, with metal or wood lid options.
- SecureLock Revolution Jars Stackable pantry jars with easy-grip silicone lids and threaded stainless steel lids for slip-resistant dry-goods storage.
- SecureLock Gripper Jars Pantry jars with indented glass for stabilized grip and threaded stainless steel lids, designed for high-stress kitchen use.
- Cracker Jars All-glass pantry jars with stainless steel lids in a rustic design for crackers, snacks, and dry goods; dishwasher safe.
- Mix & Measure Glass measuring cups (1-cup, 2-cup, 4-cup) with easy-grip handles, easy-pour spouts, and non-fading red measurement markings; plus batter bowls with embossed capacity markings.
- Drinkware Glass drinking glasses including Finlandia mid-century modern style glasses, beer mugs, and specialty drinking glasses.
- Karen MacNeil Flavor First® Wine Glasses Premium wine glasses designed by wine expert Karen MacNeil, featuring three shapes for flavor profiles (CRISP & FRESH, CREAMY & SILKY, BOLD & POWERFUL).
- Serveware Glass serving pieces including party bowls (104 oz), trifle bowls, serving platters, and swing boards for slicing, preparing, and serving food.
- Housewares Household glass products including canisters, pantry organization items, and olive wood cutting boards sourced from Calabria, Italy.
- Heritage Hill Beverage Dispenser Extra-thick glass beverage dispenser with 2-gallon capacity, wide mouth for easy refilling, and precise pour spigot; dishwasher safe.
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero product recalls by Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in company's history
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Anchor Hocking
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Anchor Hocking technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Anchor Hocking partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Anchor Hocking competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Libbey Glass: The largest U.S.-based manufacturer of glass drinkware and tableware, directly competing with Anchor Hocking in glassware sold to foodservice and retail channels including drinkware, serveware, and barware.
- Pyrex (Corelle Brands): Pyrex is the iconic competitor in glass bakeware and food storage, sharing Anchor Hocking's core product categories of tempered glass baking dishes and food storage containers sold through major U.S. retailers.
- OXO: OXO's Good Grips food storage line competes directly with Anchor Hocking in premium glass and plastic food storage sold through Target, Container Store, and other major retail channels.
- Snapware (Tupperware Brands): Snapware's glass food storage containers with locking lids directly compete with Anchor Hocking TrueLock in the leak-proof glass storage category at U.S. retailers and foodservice.
- Anchor Hocking Foodservice: Anchor Hocking's own foodservice division operates as a distinct commercial channel competing with dedicated foodservice suppliers like Carlisle Foodservice Products and Tablecraft in commercial glassware.
Broad incumbents
- Rubbermaid (Newell Brands): Newell Brands' food storage division competes directly with Anchor Hocking's TrueLock, TrueSeal, and Snugfit lines in plastic and hybrid food storage containers at major U.S. mass retailers.
- Tupperware Brands: Iconic food storage brand with significant overlap in food storage containers and pantry organization, though historically plastic-focused; competes with Anchor Hocking at retail and through direct sales channels.
Emerging players
- Bormioli Rocco: Italian glassmaker with strong U.S. retail distribution through Target, Williams Sonoma, and Crate & Barrel; competes with Anchor Hocking in glass food storage, pantry jars, and drinkware with European design aesthetics.
- Duralex: French tempered glass tableware manufacturer competing with Anchor Hocking in tempered drinkware, bowls, and serving products with a strong foodservice presence in North America.
- Lock & Lock: Asian glass and plastic food storage manufacturer with expanding U.S. retail presence; competes with Anchor Hocking in airtight locking-lid food storage at mass and online retailers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Anchor Hocking social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
Anchor Hocking financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Anchor Hocking leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Anchor Hocking funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Anchor Hocking M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Anchor Hocking
What does Anchor Hocking do?
Anchor Hocking designs, manufactures, and markets tempered soda-lime-silicate glass products for the consumer retail, foodservice, and specialty markets in the United States. Its core offerings include glass bakeware, food storage containers (TrueLock, TrueSeal, Snugfit), pantry jars (Heritage Hill, Montana, SecureLock, Cracker Jars), drinkware (Finlandia, beer mugs, Karen MacNeil Flavor First wine glasses), serveware (party bowls, platters, trifle bowls), mix & measure tools (measuring cups, batter bowls), and housewares (beverage dispensers, olive wood cutting boards). Products are 100% recyclable, BPA-free, and manufactured in Lancaster, Ohio; Corning, New York; and Byhalia, Mississippi.
Is Anchor Hocking a public or private company?
Anchor Hocking is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Anchor Hocking founded?
Anchor Hocking was founded in 1905. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Anchor Hocking based?
Anchor Hocking is headquartered in Lancaster, United States, in the North America region.
How does Anchor Hocking make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Glassware and Tableware Products are the primary driver. The others are foodservice Products.
Who are Anchor Hocking's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Libbey Glass, Pyrex (Corelle Brands), OXO, Snapware (Tupperware Brands) and Anchor Hocking Foodservice. Broad incumbents are Rubbermaid (Newell Brands) and Tupperware Brands. Emerging players are Bormioli Rocco, Duralex and Lock & Lock.
Does Anchor Hocking have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anchor Hocking.
What industry is Anchor Hocking in?
Anchor Hocking's product category is Consumer Glassware and Tableware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAEAI, Wide-Mouth & Storage Glass Packaging (Canisters, Utility Jars), with a secondary code of IMALAEAA, Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water). Its NAICS code is 327213 and its SIC code is 3221.