Crestware

Name

Crestware

Legal name

Crestware

Website

https://crestware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Salt Lake

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Crestware manufactures and distributes commercial-grade cookware (fry pans, crepe pans, woks, griddles, paella pans, egg poachers), tabletop and serviceware (china, flatware, buffetware, chafers, beverage servers), steamtable and inset pans, kitchen equipment (knives, food preparation tools, food containers), textiles, and sanitation products for the foodservice industry. Products are sold exclusively through independent dealers and online retailers, with nationwide U.S. distribution from warehouses in North Salt Lake, Utah and Miami, Florida.

Product overview

Crestware is a foodservice equipment manufacturer serving the commercial cooking industry since 1986. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into major categories: Cookware (fry pans, crepe pans, woks with non-stick coatings using Teflon™ by Chemours), Tabletop items (china, flatware, buffetware, airpots, chafers, serving accessories), Steamtable Equipment (SAF-T-STAK pans in various sizes, inset pans, Bain Marie pots), Textiles (aprons, chef hats, oven mitts), and Kitchen Equipment (knives, food preparation tools, sanitation products). The product line includes non-stick fry pans in multiple series (Teflon, Black Pearl, Platinum Pro, Induction) ranging from 7.5" to 14", along with specialty items like paella pans, griddles, and egg poachers. Crestware distributes exclusively through independent dealers and online retailers, with warehouses in North Salt Lake, Utah and Miami, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Fry Pans Commercial-grade fry pans with multiple non-stick coating lines (Teflon, Black Pearl, Platinum Pro, and Induction-compatible), available in sizes from 7.5" to 14" diameters, for restaurants, hotels, catering, and other professional kitchens.
• Crepe Pans Non-stick crepe pans using Teflon™ by Chemours coatings in 8.5", 10", and 12" sizes for foodservice and breakfast service applications.
• Woks Silverstone non-stick woks in 8", 11", and 13" sizes for commercial Asian and high-heat cooking applications.
• Aluminum Griddles Aluminum griddles with non-stick coating in three sizes (23.5" x 15.75", 19.5" x 15.375", and 17.75" x 12.5") for flat-top cooking in commercial kitchens.
• Paella Pans Non-stick paella pans in 10", 12", 14", and 18" sizes for Spanish and Mediterranean foodservice operations.
• Egg Poacher Sets Egg poacher sets including complete units and replacement egg cups for breakfast service in commercial kitchens.
• China Dinnerware China dishes and servingware for restaurants, hotels, catering, and other foodservice establishments.
• Flatware and Buffetware Flatware and buffet serving equipment for commercial dining and buffet operations.
• Food Containers Food storage containers for commercial kitchen use, including ingredient and prep storage.
• Food Preparation Equipment Food preparation equipment and tools for commercial kitchens performing prep work.
• Commercial Knives Commercial kitchen knives and cutlery for professional chef and prep use.
• Outdoor Products Outdoor cooking and serving products for catering events, patios, and outdoor foodservice operations.
• SAF-T-STAK Steamtable Pans Stainless steel steamtable pans under the SAF-T-STAK brand, available in Full, Half, Third, Quarter, Sixth, Ninth, Half Long, and Two-Thirds sizes with depth options from 1.25" to 6" for commercial steam tables and buffet lines.
• Stainless Steel Inset Pans Stainless steel inset pans in 2.5 qt, 4 qt, 7 qt, and 11 qt capacities with matching covers for steam table inserts and round well applications.
• Bain Marie Pots Stainless steel Bain Marie pots from 1.25 qt to 8.25 qt capacities with solid covers for hot food holding in commercial kitchens.
• Tabletop and Serving Accessories Comprehensive tabletop collection of 148 items including airpots, augratin dishes, chafing dishes, baskets, cake stands, shakers, cruets, sugar dispensers, creamers, soup warmers, beverage servers, and serving accessories for restaurant and banquet service.
• Kitchen Textiles Kitchen textiles (22 items) including aprons in bib, bistro, and waist styles, chef hats, oven mitts, gloves, bar mops, pizza bags, and hot pads for kitchen staff.
• Replacement Parts Replacement parts for Crestware products, supporting ongoing maintenance of installed cookware and equipment.
• Sanitation Products Sanitation and cleaning products for commercial foodservice environments.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Vollrath: Long-established U.S. manufacturer of commercial cookware, steamtable pans, and tabletop serving products for the foodservice industry. Directly competitive with Crestware across cookware, stainless steel steamtable equipment, and tabletop categories.
• Carlisle Foodservice Products: Major foodservice smallwares manufacturer offering cookware, tabletop, food storage, and sanitation supplies distributed through dealers. Directly comparable to Crestware's product breadth and dealer-led distribution model.
• Tablecraft Products: Supplier of tabletop, buffet, and kitchen tools to foodservice operators via dealer and foodservice distribution channels. Overlaps with Crestware's tabletop/buffetware and food preparation categories.
• Update International: Foodservice equipment and smallwares supplier offering cookware, tabletop, and kitchen tools distributed through dealers. Comparable SKU breadth and channel approach to Crestware.
• American Metalcraft: Manufacturer of cookware, tabletop, and buffet presentation products sold to foodservice operators. Comparable to Crestware on cookware lines and tabletop presentation items.
• G.E.T. Enterprises: Foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturer focused on tabletop, melamine, and steamtable serving products. Direct overlap with Crestware's tabletop and steamtable categories.
• Winco: Importer and supplier of commercial kitchen smallwares, cookware, and tabletop sold through foodservice distributors and dealers. Comparable product assortment and channel mix to Crestware.
• Hubert Company: Distributor of foodservice supplies, kitchen equipment, and tabletop sold through dealer/catalog channels. Comparable distribution orientation to Crestware across smallwares categories.
• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest U.S. distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies, serving operators through a national distribution network. Competes with Crestware for the same operator smallware spending.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco Corporation: Largest U.S. broad-line foodservice distributor with extensive private-label smallware programs that compete for the same operator budget Crestware relies on. Comparable end customers but vastly larger scale and direct sales force.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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