Cleanerware makes patented flatware designed to keep utensils elevated above the tabletop, reducing the transfer of germs, bacteria and dirt to food. The idea began after a 2014 restaurant experience in New York City, leading to two years of design, prototyping and testing. Its Elvira Collection is forged from 18/10 stainless steel and individually hand polished.
Steril-Sil Company, LLCSince Edward A. Stiller founded it in 1938, Steril-Sil has been known for rethinking how foodservice operations handle silverware. The Pennsylvania manufacturer still makes its equipment in the U.S.A., carrying forward the original silverware cylinder and the later E1 System for commercial kitchens and foodservice operations.BOWMANSVILLE, PA
Sherrill ManufacturingSince 2005, Sherrill Manufacturing has made 18-10 stainless-steel flatware in Sherrill, New York, under its Liberty Tabletop brand. Formed when current owners Matthew Roberts and Greg Owens purchased the former Oneida Ltd. flatware factory, it is identified as the only remaining stainless-steel flatware manufacturer in the United States. The company also supplies flatware directly for government purchasing and states that its products are made in the USA and compliant with applicable Buy American and Trade Agreement requirements.SHERRILL, NY
PreparaFounded in 2007 by a team of product designers, engineers, and food lovers, Prepara designs kitchenware that rethinks everyday cooking and food preparation. The Ridgefield Park company is best known for turning practical problems into distinctive tools, from its Salad Pod and Latchlok Click containers to taco-shaped cutting mats that fold for spill-free transfers. Its designs have received GOOD DESIGN and Housewares Design Awards and have appeared twice on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.NEW YORK, NY