I just wanted to clear up several rumors and inaccuracies about the Wagner and
Griswold cast iron products.
First, I've read that the Wagner brand is now being produced in China. This
claim is absolutely false. Wagner has always been produced in United States of
America. Griswold was acquired by Wagner and it too has always been produced in
the United States of America.
Second, the Wagner and Griswold brands are the intellectual property of American
Culinary Corporation (ACC). ACC owns the trademarks, trade dress, molds,
patterns, metal formulas and tooling of Griswold, Wagner, WagnerWare and
Magnalite (which is now known as Mag-Wag as a result of litigation with World
Kitchen).
Third, let me be clear about the brand name Magnalite. Magnalite is a metal
recipe which was originally created by Wagner Manufacturing Company. General
Housewares claimed to have purchased some of the rights from Wagner
Manufacturing Company which was disputed by President of American Culinary
Corporation,Peter Pike, in courts. As a result from the significant amount of
attorney fees Pike eventually settled with World Kitchen. World Kitchen was the
new name of General Housewares after they went through reorganization.
Fourth, products "stamped" with Magnalite are currently manufactured in China
and the responsibility of World Kitchen. AS a result from poor quality control
and the fact that the pans warp and twist after limited use many of the
customers of World Kitchen are furious. Unbeknown to consumers, they believe
American Culinary Corporation is responsible for the poorly crafted Magnalite
product which is absolutely inaccurate. American Culinary Corporation is not
associated with the Magnalite Classic brand which World Kitchen offers.
HOWEVER, American Culinary Corporation still makes original "Magnalite" under
the brand name Mag-Ware. Mag-Ware is the responsibility of American Culinary
Corporation and cannot be found in retail stores at this times.
In conclusion, if you are looking for new authentic Wagner, Griswold, and
Mag-Ware (as known as Wagner Manufacturing Company's Magnalite) the place you
can purchase the products is through
www.americanculinarycorp.com. American
Culinary Corporation also sells to the retailer Lehmans. American Culinary
Corporation's Wagner brand anticipates being listed in an upcoming catalog of
Cabela's. Be on the look out of more availability of the Wagner and Griswold
brands in a retailer near you.
Again thank you for your continued support of the Wagner and Griswold brands.
These brands continue to represent the tradition of high quality cast iron
products manufactured in the United States of America.
Aaron Pike
www.americanculinarycorp.com 
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