A shared meal is a powerful connector. Thanks to MMAC and FaB member Regal Ware Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned cookware and kitchen essentials company based in the Milwaukee area, people around the globe continue to have the tools to foster connections and build strong communities.

Founded in 1945, Regal Ware’s story began with a stainless-steel saucepan factory. Today, the company is a global leader in the cookware industry, serving customers in 60 countries

and displaying a remarkable portfolio of brands and divisions, including SynergyOps – Regal Ware’s nationally based manufacturing arm – and Saladmaster, the company’s direct sales division.

2025 has proven to be an unforgettable year, as the company celebrates eight decades of growth, innovation and community spirit.

Regal Ware kicked off its 80th anniversary festivities in March with a VIP social at The Norbert in West Bend to honor the company’s journey, followed by its Partner Summit with SynergyOps. The summit was an opportunity for partners, vendors and customers to discuss the future of U.S. manufacturing, emerging cookware trends and the power of strategic collaboration.

The following months were marked by several more exciting events, including Regal Ware’s April feature on PBS Wisconsin’s Main Streets with John McGivern, the groundbreaking of Regal Place, a 48-home residential development on the historic site of the company’s longtime Kewaskum headquarters, and a July feature in Forbes magazine.

“When I look at the legacy, it’s not about the Reigle family. To me, we’re all carrying the baton for a little while, and the goal is to run a good race. But at some point, it’s time to hand that off. If my great-grandfather’s picture is still on the wall, I think that’s a win, because we’re staying true to the values upon which we were founded. And we’re helping generations of other families,” said company CEO Ryan Reigle to Forbes.

August has been especially busy for the company. On Aug. 1, stakeholders took a tour of SynergyOps’ factory. The next day, employees, families, scholarship recipients and community partners convened at the Milwaukee County Zoo for an 80th anniversary celebration. Shortly after, Regal Ware received local recognition from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who proclaimed Aug. 6 as “Regal Ware Day.” The recognition is a testament to the company’s 80-year legacy and lasting impact on the community.

To learn more about Regal Ware, visit: https://www.regalware.com/