West Bend, WI – (March 12, 2025) — Regal Ware, Inc., in collaboration with its contract manufacturing division, SynergyOps, proudly hosted its first-ever Partner Summit on March 6, bringing together an influential group of industry leaders, valued partners, vendors, and customers for a day of strategic discussions, innovation insights, and collaboration. The landmark event highlighted the critical role of partnerships in driving the future of cookware, direct selling, and American manufacturing—reinforcing Regal Ware and SynergyOps unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and U.S.-based production.
The summit’s agenda featured insights from esteemed industry experts and community leaders, including:
- Fran Attilio, Managing Director, Cookware and Bakeware Alliance
- Ayo Olaseinde, President, Saladmaster (Regal Ware’s direct selling division)
- Greg Windfeldt, President, Preferred Credit, Inc.
- Dave Grimaldi, CEO, Direct Selling Association
- Josh Schoemann, County Executive, Washington County, Wisconsin
These thought leaders delivered presentations on the evolving landscape of U.S. and Wisconsin manufacturing, cookware trends, and the market forces driving the industry forward.
Additionally, Regal Ware’s Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Reigle, President, Dave Lenz, and SynergyOps’ President, David Duecker, took the stage to share their vision for the company’s future. Their remarks underscored Regal Ware’s legacy of craftsmanship, its continued investment in cutting-edge manufacturing, and the power of strategic partnerships in fueling sustainable industry growth.
“This summit reflects our unwavering commitment to collaboration, innovation, and American manufacturing,” said Ryan Reigle, CEO of Regal Ware. “As a purpose-driven, service-built, and relationship-based company, we are dedicated to forging true partnerships—not just transactions. By bringing together industry leaders and partners, we are strengthening the foundation for collective success, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality cookware solutions to consumers worldwide.”
The event also coincided with Regal Ware’s milestone 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of enriching lives through quality craftsmanship, pioneering innovation, and a steadfast dedication to U.S. manufacturing. As Regal Ware and SynergyOps look ahead to the next era, they remain laser-focused on driving excellence, fostering powerful partnerships, and shaping the future of cookware and American manufacturing for generations to come.
About Regal Ware
At Regal Ware Inc., we have been enriching lives by bringing families together for over 80 years. As a fourth generation owned company, we proudly continue this tradition by acquiring brands that bring exceptional experiences, products, and solutions to the kitchen, then accelerating their growth by plugging them into The Regal Way, our strategic operating system of leading experts and shared resources. Our divisions include SynergyOps, our manufacturing division, and Saladmaster, our wholesale division. Our divisions proudly service global markets through various channels. Learn more at www.regalware.com
About SynergyOps
SynergyOps is a leading ISO-certified manufacturer of premium cookware. A division of Regal Ware, Inc. with over 100 years of experience, we provide US-based contract manufacturing and services to leading organizations in the kitchen essentials industry and more. SynergyOps offers customers a wide selection of products with quality materials and custom finishing, and a full suite of lifecycle development capabilities and services, including product ideation, prototyping, tooling design and fabrication, packing, and regulatory management. Learn more at www.synergyops.com.
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