What Chicago Metallic Bakeware does

Chicago Metallic Bakeware is a US-headquartered commercial and foodservice bakeware manufacturer that has operated continuously since 1898 and is a brand of Bundy Baking Solutions, a diversified baking-industry platform. The company designs and manufactures more than 300 stock pan styles (457 unique SKUs in catalog) covering sheet pans, bread pans, bun and roll pans, cake pans, cupcake and muffin pans, egg pans, pie pans, pizza pans, specialty bread pans, and racks, alongside USA PAN sub-brand products and Z+ commercial racks. Its defensible technology base centers on proprietary coatings and materials: AMERICOAT ePlus (a non-PFAS silicone release coating, FDA- and EU-compliant, delivering 300-600 releases before recoating — up to 30% more than competing glazes), BĀKALON hardcoat anodized aluminum, and patented mechanical designs including the Uni-Lock baguette pan locking system (granted in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, and Germany) and EXACT STACK stackable pizza pans.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise field sales through a global network of industry-expert reps for large and custom orders, plus a broad distributor channel for stock product. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based; custom-pan orders require minimums of typically 250 pans. Primary customer segments are commercial bakeries, foodservice operations (restaurants, hotels, hospitals, institutions), and quick-service and fast-casual restaurant chains. Named enterprise customers include Little Caesars, Subway, and unnamed leading US pizza and chicken chains, indicating that custom pan solutions target the largest foodservice operators.

Commercially the business extends beyond new-pan sales through Pan Glo, a sister company under Bundy that operates 18 pan-refurbishment facilities across North America, providing cleaning, straightening, recoating, and restoration services. This integrated lifecycle offering — new pans plus proprietary refurbishment — creates recurring service revenue and ties customers into the AMERICOAT and BĀKALON technology stack. Manufacturing is concentrated in Humboldt, Tennessee, with secondary inventory and Canadian-customer support in Brantford, Ontario; both sites ship globally.

Name

Chicago Metallic Bakeware

Legal name

Chicago Metallic

Website

https://cmbakeware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chicago Metallic Bakeware is a 120-year-old US manufacturer of commercial and foodservice bakeware, producing 300+ proprietary pan styles with patented non-PFAS coatings and hardcoat anodized aluminum for bakeries, foodservice operators, and global QSR customers like Little Caesars and Subway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bakeware

NAICS

Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing (332215)

SIC

Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Trays, Pans & Foil Containers (Semi-Rigid) (IMALADAH)

Keywords

• Commercial bakeware
• Custom baking pans
• Foodservice equipment
• Baking pan manufacturing
• Pan refurbishment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Humboldt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Bakeware Sales: Sale of commercial-grade baking pans including sheet pans, bread pans, bun & roll pans, cake pans, pizza pans, cupcake & muffin pans, egg pans, pie pans, specialty bread pans, and racks & accessories. Sold through distributor network and direct sales for custom/large orders.
2. Custom Pan Solutions: Design and manufacture of custom baking pans to meet specific customer specifications including material, size, arrangement, coating type, and special features. Minimum order size typically 250 pans (500 for individual bread pans, 200 for bread sets).
3. Pan Refurbishment Services: Through sister company Pan Glo, provides cleaning, straightening, recoating, and restoration services for baking pans. Available at 18 facilities across North America. Typically costs less than buying new pans and supports sustainable operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chicago Metallic Bakeware manufactures commercial-grade baking pans including sheet pans, bread pans, bun & roll pans, cake pans, pizza pans, cupcake & muffin pans, and specialty bread pans using proprietary materials such as aluminized steel, aluminum, hardcoat anodized aluminum, and carbon steel. The company offers over 300 stock pan styles and provides custom pan design and manufacturing services for foodservice and bakery clients. Pan refurbishment services (cleaning, recoating, straightening) are delivered through sister company Pan Glo.

Product overview

Chicago Metallic Bakeware offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and foodservice baking solutions, centered around a stock bakeware program with over 300 different pans manufactured in the USA with global materials. The product line spans bread pans, bun & roll pans, cake pans, cupcake & muffin pans, egg pans, pie pans, pizza pans, sheet pans, specialty bread pans, USA PAN® Bakeware, and racks & accessories. Core proprietary technologies include AMERICOAT® ePlus silicone release coating (non-PFAS, food-contact safe) and BĀKALON hardcoat anodized aluminum material. Key branded products include Uni-Lock® baguette pans (patented locking system), EXACT STACK® stackable pizza pans, ePAN® bun pans, and StayFlat® sheet pans. The company also offers custom pan solutions for specific customer requirements and pan refurbishment services through sister company Pan Glo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMERICOAT ePlus: Proprietary silicone release coating technology used on all Chicago Metallic glazed pans. Non-PFAS based, food-contact safe coating providing approximately 300-600 releases before refurbishment.
• BĀKALON
• Z+ Racks
• ePAN
• EXACT STACK
• Uni-Lock

Products and services

• Stock Bakeware Over 300 commercial-grade baking pans manufactured for commercial bakeries and foodservice operations, including bread pans, bun & roll pans, cake pans, cupcake & muffin pans, egg pans, pie pans, pizza pans, sheet pans, specialty bread pans, USA PAN Bakeware, and racks & accessories. All pans are made in the USA with global materials and stocked at facilities in Humboldt, TN and Brantford, ON.
• Custom Pan Solutions Custom pan design and manufacturing service for foodservice and bakery clients, engineered to specifications including material, size & arrangement, coating type, and special features. Minimum order of 250 pans on most pans (500 for individual bread pans, 200 for bread sets). Customers include Little Caesars, Subway, and other leading QSR chains.
• StayFlat Sheet Pans NSF-certified commercial sheet pans designed to resist warping and maintain flatness during high-temperature commercial baking operations in commercial bakeries and foodservice settings.
• Uni-Lock Baguette Pans Commercial baguette pans with patented Uni-Lock locking system providing permanent connection between frame and panel without rivets or welds. Available in 3, 4, 5, and 6 channel configurations with open ends and perforations for maximum airflow. Patented in USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, and Germany.
• EXACT STACK Deep Dish Pizza Pans Stackable deep dish pizza pans engineered to nest together so dough can proof with one pan securely stacked on top of another without dividers or spacers, saving storage space and improving efficiency in commercial pizza operations.
• ePAN Bun Pans Commercial-grade hamburger bun, hot dog bun, and hoagie bun pans with easy release properties designed for efficient production in high-volume bakery and foodservice operations.
• Z+ Racks Commercial baking racks and dollies for commercial baking operations, including single and double rack configurations with 10, 15, and 20-shelf options for efficient pan storage and transportation.
• USA PAN Bakeware Previously known as Bundy Professional Bakeware line, providing pan designs in convenient sizes for smaller operations or new product introductions, including cake pans, cookie sheets, jelly roll pans, madeleine pans, and pie pans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decreased thawing time by over 400% for a leading US chicken restaurant using custom thawing pans
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bundy Baking SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Chicago Metallic became a brand of Bundy Baking Solutions in 2005. Bundy Baking Solutions is the parent company that includes Chicago Metallic along with other baking industry brands: American Pan, Pan Glo (refurbishment services), Runex, Synova, Turbel, and USA Pan.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nordic Ware: Established American bakeware brand (founded 1946) making cast aluminum and stamped pans for retail and commercial channels. Overlaps in commercial sheet pans, specialty pans and bundt/cast product lines; broader consumer focus makes it an incumbent rather than direct QSR competitor.
• Vollrath Foodservice: Large U.S. foodservice equipment manufacturer whose portfolio includes commercial sheet pans, pizza pans and other bakeware under brands like WearEver. Bigger and more diversified, but addresses the same commercial/foodservice buyers with metal bakeware as one category among many.
• Carlisle Foodservice Products: Major broadline foodservice supplies manufacturer including metal bakeware, sheet pans and pizza pans sold through the same foodservice distribution channel. Larger incumbent with adjacent categories (storage, tableware, janitorial).

Direct peers

• USA Pan: Another sister brand under Bundy Baking Solutions, producing commercial and consumer bakeware. Offers the same category of pans (sheet, cake, cookie, jelly roll) and competes in the same commercial/foodservice channel.
• Lloyd Pan (Lloyd's Pans): Independent U.S. commercial bakeware manufacturer known for strapless, glazed and custom pans, serving artisan bakeries and QSRs. Directly comparable product line and similar custom-pan service model.
• American Pan: Sister brand under Bundy Baking Solutions and the closest direct peer: also manufactures commercial and industrial bakeware (sheet pans, bread pans, cake pans) for bakeries and foodservice with proprietary coatings and global distribution.
• Fat Daddio's: U.S.-based commercial and consumer bakeware maker producing anodized aluminum and carbon steel pans (sheet, cake, bread, pizza). Closely comparable on material science, product range and distribution through foodservice dealers.

Others

• Pan Glo: Sister company under Bundy Baking Solutions that delivers pan refurbishment services at 18 North American facilities — an adjacent, enabling service wrapping the same installed base rather than competing for new pan sales.

Regional players

• Pujadas: European commercial kitchenware manufacturer (Spain) producing stainless and aluminum bakeware, pizza pans and trays for professional foodservice. Comparable product, but primarily competes in EMEA rather than directly in North America.

Emerging players

• Baking Steel Company: Specialty manufacturer of carbon steel and coated baking steels targeted at both home pizzamakers and commercial kitchens. Partial overlap with Chicago Metallic's pizza pan line and demonstrates an emerging niche within commercial bakeware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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