Regal Ware is a privately-held, American-owned company that takes pride in producing cookware, using high quality global materials, at its manufacturing facility located in West Bend, Wisconsin. Using successful sales and management strategies, state-of-the-art equipment, and astute business acquisitions, Regal Ware’s legacy has expanded to embody a history of continuous manufacturing of high-quality cookware dating back to 1911. The history of Regal Ware is a story of stability and enduring value amid constant and dramatic change. While remaining committed to the production of one of humankind’s most basic and staple products—cookware—Regal Ware has risen to the top of the industry.

An emphasis on quality and pride in workmanship while treating employees with respect has been a key success factor in the history of Regal Ware. Regal Ware’s first products were two stainless steel saucepans. Today the Regal Ware name is a mark of quality that can be found on cookware in homes around the world. Regal Ware products have impacted more than 50 million people in our nearly 100-year history.

Drawing on a legacy of more than 100 years of cookware manufacturing expertise, Regal Ware is the only company capable of domestic finishing of different cookware constructions at its West Bend, Wisconsin manufacturing plant to ensure quality consistency, control, and centralized distribution. Regal Ware’s highly skilled professionals are committed to creating world-class quality products including stainless steel cookware, multi-ply cookware, and gravity-cast aluminum cookware.

The impact that Regal Ware and its products have had worldwide is widely recognized; so much so that in November 2008 the Washington County Historical Society (Wisconsin) opened an entire museum solely dedicated to the history and products of Regal Ware and its acquired companies. In addition, a book documenting the history of the company was released in September 2009. Titled, “The History of the Aluminum Industry in Washington County”, this book tells the story of Regal Ware and includes historical photos.

The development of self-motivated, creative-minded employees is a philosophy passed on by our founders J.O. Reigle, L.N. Peterson, and Edna Oster. The company remains committed to providing opportunities for all employees to develop their talent to the fullest. This dedicated and responsible workforce has enjoyed a stake and sense of ownership at Regal Ware, exhibited in part by their remarkable staying power. It is not unusual to have several members of a single family working at Regal Ware, and the company has employed three and four generations of many current employees.

The bond that exists between Regal Ware and its employees has also prevailed between the company and the community. Corporate headquarters remain firmly planted in the small village of Kewaskum, Wisconsin where it was founded; and our manufacturing facility is located in West Bend, Wisconsin. The company is known for its generosity in donating products for local non-profit fundraisers, and also for its financial support of local, national, and international worthwhile causes. Employees themselves donate countless hours to local non-profit and service organizations.

Well over 100 students have benefited from educational scholarships funded by Regal Ware over the years. In at least one case, the scholarship recipient went on to become an executive with the company. Joe Swanson, a 1979 recipient of the J.O. Reigle Scholarship, currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Operations.