The Company was formed in Tucson and began manufacturing there in 1990. Mugs and small bowls were our first products. Within two years, we were making three million mugs per year. In 2003, we acquired and began utilizing the assets of H. F. Coors China Company, a Western US, and full-service commercial tableware manufacturer.
What we do: We sell our mugs and tableware to retailers, decorators, and the foodservice industry (restaurants, hotels, resorts, stadiums, hospitals and other institutions) all over the United States. All our products are made from scratch in Tucson, Arizona. Our products are high-fired to 2320 degrees F, are vitreous, and contain no toxic materials. We meet or exceed government standards for the foodservice industry. We sell many white, solid colored or highly decorated shapes.
Government work: We were awarded our first GSA Contract in February, 1999. When this contract expired, we were awarded our current GSA Multiple Schedule Award contract, contract number GS-07F-0131K. We have been shipping more than $50,000 per annum to the GSA since 1999. Additionally, we sell to VA hospitals through a reseller and directly.
Our Staff: Our three senior management staff owns the company. Between them, they have more than 80 years experience manufacturing ceramics in both the United States and England. The majority owner is a Service Disabled Veteran, and an MBA. Our six key staff members have been working for us an average of more than seven years each; our twenty five core employees, for an average of two years, and 90% of them can multi-task. Additionally, we have a nation-wide network of foodservice industry dealers and distributors who sell our ware.
Equipment and resources: We own our 33,000 sq. ft. building, located on 2.5 acres of land in central Tucson, Arizona. Our 200 foot, gas-fired, tunnel kiln is one of the most efficient and flexible in the industry. Our clays, other minerals, oxides, and other materials are mainly from the United States. Our in-house artists and craftsmen are backed up by others across the country.
Where you find us: Our Manufacturing plant, office, and factory outlet store are located at the address on this letterhead. We are on Cherrybell Stravenue, South of 22nd street, across from Tucson’s main Post Office. We are ten minutes from the Ajo/Kino I-10 exit.
