TOLEDO, Ohio, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (American
NYSE: LBY) Libbey Inc. will add premium serveware and
buffetware products to its full spectrum tabletop offering through
an exclusive distribution agreement with Assheuer + Pott GmbH &
Co. KG (APS®), manufacturer and distributor of catering products
based in Germany.
Through the distribution agreement, Libbey will offer more than
300 catering, buffet and tabletop products that provide innovative
solutions for hotel, restaurant and catering customers in the U.S.
and Canada. The assortment
includes buffet display stands and risers in metal and wood
options, high quality melamine serving trays and bowls in a variety
of styles, including faux wood, faux concrete and faux cast iron;
chafing dishes and beverage dispensers. Most of the products are
stackable and feature interlocking systems for stability.
Additionally, most products can serve multiple purposes and are
interchangeable enabling the greatest flexibility.
The APS serveware and buffetware will join Libbey's upscale
Artistry Collection™ of curated, premium tableware brands that
provide a rich and varied palette of elements to beautifully frame
food and beverage presentations.
"The hospitality and catering sector of the foodservice industry
continues to evolve. The need to stand out and provide exceptional
guest experiences is of utmost importance," said Joe Huhn, vice president, general manager, U.S.
and Canada, Libbey, Inc. "They've
gone one step further in thoughtfully engineering products that can
be configured in virtually endless ways, so operators can get more
use out of every piece."
"APS has a strong reputation and prestige for the high quality,
beautifully designed metal products it manufactures and the range
of products it distributes throughout Europe. Their rich heritage and dedication to
exceptional product quality aligns well with the other brands in
our Artistry Collection," Huhn added. "We believe APS' innovative
serveware solutions will complement Libbey's extensive foodservice
product assortment and provide a wide range of stylish and
functional options for our customers."
Bastian Becker of APS said,
"Libbey's leadership, category expertise and comprehensive product
offering makes them an ideal partner for introducing APS products
to the foodservice industry in the U.S. and Canada."
Libbey will feature a sampling of its new collection of APS
serveware and buffetware products at the National Restaurant
Association Show in Chicago
May 18-21, 2019. The products will be
available to ship in the fourth quarter.
In addition to the new APS serveware and buffetware products,
the Artistry Collection includes SCHÖNWALD and Playground
dinnerware, Spiegelau and Nachtmann glassware, and VIVA®
Scandinavia teaware, in select markets. For more information, visit
https://foodservice.libbey.com/Artistry-Collection.
About Libbey Foodservice
Libbey Foodservice, a
division of Libbey Inc., sets the standard for success in the
foodservice industry. Libbey is the expert in integrating today's
latest insights and trends with the full spectrum of inspired
tableware products from fine dining to casual. It manufactures and
distributes the complete tabletop, including Libbey Glassware and
Master's Reserve®, a collection of premium glassware; Syracuse®
China dinnerware; and World®
Tableware dinnerware and flatware, including Master's Gauge™
premium flatware. In addition, Libbey Foodservice distributes the
Artistry Collection™, a premium collection for fine hospitality
venues that includes SCHÖNWALD and Playground dinnerware, Spiegelau
and Nachtmann glassware, VIVA® Scandinavia teaware and APS
serveware and buffetware, in select markets. For more information,
visit libbey.com.
About Libbey Inc.
Based in Toledo, Ohio, Libbey Inc. is one of the
largest glass tableware manufacturers in the world. Libbey Inc.
operates manufacturing plants in the
United States, Mexico,
China, Portugal and the
Netherlands. In existence since 1818, the company supplies
tabletop products to retail, foodservice and business-to-business
customers in over 100 countries. Libbey's global brand portfolio,
in addition to its namesake brand, includes Libbey Signature®,
Master's Reserve®, Crisa®, Royal Leerdam®, World® Tableware,
Syracuse® China and Crisal Glass®.
In 2018, Libbey Inc.'s net sales totaled $797.9 million. Additional information is
available at libbey.com.
About Assheuer + Pott
Based in Germany, Assheuer+ Pott GmbH & Co. KG
(with its brand name APS) manufacturers and distributes a
comprehensive selection of functional and trendy buffet and
serveware. The family-owned and family-run business was founded in
1933, their dedicated and innovative approach to buffetware has
made them popular in the foodservice and hospitality industry in
Europe for decades.
Additional information is available at www.aps-germany.de
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