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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 6 3 Sunday, March 11, 2018 The Metal Ware Corporation and Chard International Merge Fifteen months after the merger of The Metal Ware Corporation (NESCO and Open Country Campware brands) and Chard International (Chard Products and Carey), the pieces are settling into place. Back in November of 2016, 97 year old Metal Ware combined with nine year old Chard to create the new Metal Ware Corporation under the leadership of President Rick Carey and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ross Niemi. A major challenge with the merger was bringing together two companies with different cultures and history, but company leadership worked to take the strengths of each company and blended them. Together, it created an environment in which employees are empowered to think innovatively. Rick Carey attributes a large part of the success of the merging companies to being privately held. "One of the bene- fits of being privately held in this 'renaissance period' is that we see our visions five to 10 years out – where do we want to be? We think in terms of generational aspirations as opposed to quarterly returns for our stockholders." And Metal Ware certainly is thinking long-term. It has recently announced its plans to open another 200,000 square-foot distribution and plastics facility to increase domestic and hybrid production. With newly added roto molding capabilities and increasing metal pro- duction, the manufacturing departments of the company have doubled in the last year, and according to Carey is expected to at least double again within the next two years thanks to increasing second and third shift production. This is some- thing that's very important to Metal Ware employees as well as customers, as it allows for greater ability to respond to fluctuation in demand – an ever- increasing struggle for companies in today's landscape. Most impor- tantly, it allows greater quality control – Carey cites workers' pride in making quality products the largest pillar in suc- cess for the company. Merging two compa- nies with a wide gap in culture, history and capabilities is never an easy task, but that isn't holding Carey and Niemi back from building "upward and onward" in all three ways. For more information, visit www.nesco .com and www.chardproducts.com, call 920.323.5175, email mbartos@mwcorp .com or stop by booth #L12702. Bone Broth Made Easy with VitaClay Broth Cooker An interview with Michelle Liu, President, Essenergy, Inc. KNSD: Why is unglazed clay so impor- tant to bring into a 'green' kitchen? ML: Unglazed clay-pot cooking has been enhancing the flavors of food and supporting the health of ancient civiliza- tions for centuries. When I discovered rich, intense flavors and amplified nutri- ent profiles by preparing fresh food in unglazed clay cookware, I created the VitaClay pot. I wanted to bring the supe- rior results of clay cooking into my kitchen for fast and easy family meals. Unglazed clay is a top green choice because it's fast and easy to prepare ele- gant meals for one or many. KNSD: Why should consumers use VitaClay instead of a stainless steel pot, pressure cooker or glazed pot? ML: High-fire unglazed VitaClay uses its low thermal conductivity and micro- porous properties to heat evenly and to slow simmer foods after quickly bringing to a boil. Because of clay's steady low heat conductivity, it allows you to extract more nutrients, minerals and collagens from bones recipes. Bone broth is slightly acidic because vinegar's added to help draw out nutrients into the broth. This contributes to leaching of heavy metals, most notably carcinogenic nickel and excessive amounts of chromi- um, from cookware made with stainless steel. Heated clay cre- ates a delicate flavor. KNSD: What is a new nourishing tradi- tion for VitaClay? ML: I am very excited about making large-batch bone broth in our newly released Smart Organic Stock Pot and Multi-Crocks. The new stock pot features Steam, Fast, Slow Cooking, Porridge with Delay option and low-temperature Yogurt settings. Unlike a conventional crock pot, the beauty of this clay stock pot is that you get an option to cook fast or slow. You've got dinner options! Because of technological breakthroughs, VitaClay Multi-stock pot is fully programmed for steam/fast cooking for quick meals in 30 minutes to steam or stew and even slow cooking for stock, bone broth or soups up to 10 hours! Most cooking takes less than two hours. We further developed a cooking chart and updated recipe book and manual on the web. Any healthy cook really does become a culinary genius, because all it takes is good quality ingredients and pushing a button. For more information, go to www.vita claychef.com or stop by booth #L11145. Debbie Meyer Products Showcased at Show Known around the world as the "The Original Green Lady™" and "The Home Problem Solver™", Debbie Meyer ® has created a wide range of unique, innova- tive products using her wealth of knowl- edge and unstoppable creativity to find tangible solutions to common household problems. Debbie says, "Home is where my heart is, so I love creating ways to make everyday life easier and healthier; help save money, reduce waste and be more organized." Since her first invention, the Debbie Meyer CakeCutters™, Debbie has created numerous other unique innovations that make life easier, more economical, organized and cleaner. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, author, speaker, mentor and true innovator. Debbie is recognized as the creator of an entirely new category in food storage through her Debbie Meyer GreenBags ® and Debbie Meyer GreenBoxes™. Since their introduction in 2004, Debbie has helped millions of people save millions of dollars by extending the life of fresh pro- duce and baked goods and reducing waste. Independent laboratory testing and proven results have made her products world-wide successes. Other Debbie Meyer products being showcased at the show are: Debbie Meyer GeniusVac™ line of vacuum food sealing products to prevent freezer burn, Debbie Meyer GeniusSponge™ line of bacteria and mold inhibiting, longer last- ing, sponges, Debbie Meyer Twist&Core™ 3-piece set of food corers to turn vegetables and fruits into creative masterpieces, and the Debbie Meyer GeniusRack™, which creates an instant custom kitchen. Many other Debbie Meyer products are displayed in the Housewares America, Inc. booth #S1445. Debbie is in the booth, and is delivering a Keynote address at the Inventors' Corner Pavilion today at 12:45pm. For more information, visit www.debbie meyer.com or stop by booth #S1445. Create 'Wow' with Brother Cutting Machines Calling all makers, crafters and designers – Brother has the cutting machines you need to power your next project! The Brother ScanNCut2, CM350 and Brother DesignNCut, DC200 are a cut above the rest. These home electronic cutting machines paired with ScanNCutCanvas, a free cloud-based web application that combines the versatility of your favorite design software and the awesome cutting power of your Brother cutting machine, make for endless possibilities. The Brother ScanNCut2 home and hobby cutting machine does not require cartridges, dies or monthly subscriptions. Unlike other cutting machines, the Brother ScanNCut2 allows you to scan virtually anything – from your handmade drawings, cherished family photos, home decor designs and more – and then create custom-cut shapes or outlines to fit your unique project. The Brother ScanNCut2 machine features a high-quality built-in 300DPI scanner, a super-large LCD touchscreen display (30 percent larger than before), ability to read SVG data files and over 600 integrated designs. The DesignNCut machine can cut simple patterns to the most intricate designs. The DesignNCut is a compact and affordable precision cutting machine built to produce an infinite number of mix-material projects in a matter of minutes – everything from stunning signs and invitations to customized clothing and more. This user- friendly cutting machine is capable of handling a wide variety of materials, including paper, fabric, felt, foam, vinyl, iron-on, leather, plastic, wood veneer and poster board. Wireless Network Ready, the DC200 connects directly to a comput- er or mobile device and offers hundreds of clip arts, fonts, logos, projects and step-by-step instructions for no additional fee. With a suite of optional accessories to enhance any project and an easy-to-use interface, the DesignNCut is the perfect companion for makers, students, teachers, quilters, sew- ers, designers, DIY enthusiasts and everyday crafting needs. There's no reason to wait – with Brother Crafting products you can create "Wow" in minutes. Check out Brother Crafting at booth #L11513 for more information. For more information, visit www.brother sews.com, www.scanncut.com and www.designncutbybrother.com, call 877.BROTHER or stop by booth #L11513.