History
The division was spun off from Corning in 1998 and purchased by Borden. It acquired General Housewares and Ekco in 1999.
As part of the sale to Borden, the company was required to shed the Corning name within three years. The World Kitchen name was adopted in 2000. In 2002 the company filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and underwent financial reorganization.
As of 2004, it has been privately held. Since 2006, Joseph T. Mallof is President and CEO. The company's website states it employs approximately 2,800 people, and has major manufacturing and distribution operations in the United States, Canada, and Asia-Pacific regions.
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