Ray Machine Incorporated makes the original patented Table Crumber, a compact scraper designed to keep dining tables clear of crumbs. Baltimore-based production continues the invention developed by restaurateur John Henry Miller, who patented the pocket-size design in 1941 and improved it in 1950. The company still manufactures the crumber in Miller’s hometown, using aircraft-grade aluminum and offering laser engraving for custom orders.
Arthur Court DesignsFounded by Arthur Court in 1966, Arthur Court Designs creates distinctive aluminum tableware and home décor, with nature-inspired designs developed in California and handcrafted by artisans worldwide. The company became the first U.S. maker to incorporate aluminum into tabletop collections in the 1970s, and its hand-cast, food-safe pieces remain known for combining practical durability with whimsical detail.BREWSTER, NY
Crazy Dad's (Kitchen and Pet Products)Crazy Dad’s makes patented silicone scraper spatulas that pull the last food from hard-to-reach cans, jars and containers, along with smaller CatSpat tools sized for cat-food cans. Based in western Pennsylvania, the company focuses on reducing food waste and making cans cleaner for recycling, with dishwasher-safe, food-grade silicone designs built for specific container shapes.326299MONROEVILLE, PA
CleanerwareCleanerware 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.NEW YORK, NY
Ottinger Machine Company, IncOttinger Machine Company, Inc. is a family business whose roots reach back to Gotlieb Ottinger’s nineteenth-century butchering trade and whose manufacturing story began when Malcolm Ottinger designed a better hammer mill in 1934. Now operated by Malcolm’s son, Robert, the Phoenixville company continues to make the Mighty Samson for industrial users, including rendering and plastics businesses, across the United States and Canada.PHOENIXVILLE, PA