Lenox Corporation Acquires Oneida Consumer LLC

Centre Lane Partners Affiliate Acquires Lenox Corporation

October 19, 2020

Consumer Products

Lenox Corporation, the Bristol, Pennsylvania-based designer and marketer of dinnerware, flatware, glassware and giftware (including the Lenox, Dansk and Reed & Barton brands), was acquired by an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners. Centre Lane said it will partner with Lenox's management to support the company's transformation and growth, building on investments in branding and e-commerce.

Lenox Corporation Acquires Cambridge Silversmiths

July 11, 2022

Consumer Products

Lenox Corporation has acquired Cambridge Silversmiths, Ltd., Inc., adding Cambridge-branded tabletop products (excluding the Thirstystone brand) to its portfolio. The acquisition expands Lenox's house of brands and distribution reach across retail channels in the U.S., Canada and internationally, while preserving Cambridge's relationships with major retailers.

Lenox Corporation Acquires Hampton Forge

January 4, 2021

Consumer Products

Lenox Corporation has acquired Hampton Forge, the 30-year-old designer, wholesaler and distributor of flatware and cutlery, adding the Hampton Forge portfolio (including Hampton Forge Signature, Tomodachi, Skandia and Argent Orfèvres) to its brand lineup. The acquisition is intended to expand Lenox's product offering and retail reach in the tabletop and home entertaining market.

Food52 Acquires Dansk from Lenox Corporation

May 3, 2021

Consumer Products

Food52 acquired heritage housewares brand Dansk from Lenox Corporation and will assume Dansk’s sales channels to revitalize and relaunch the brand globally. Food52 said it will preserve Dansk’s iconic design heritage while reintroducing remastered classic products, archival releases, and new designs for its commerce channels.

Cedar Ridge Holding Company Acquires Oneida Molded Plastics from Argosy Private Equity

September 8, 2021

Manufacturing

Cedar Ridge Holding Company, a Minnesota-based family office, acquired Oneida Molded Plastics, LLC from Argosy Private Equity on August 19, 2021, marking Argosy's exit from the investment. Oneida, headquartered in Oneida, New York, is a custom injection-molding manufacturer that serves niche end markets including recreational firearms, specialty automotive and medical equipment.

The Hershey Company Acquires ONE Brands

September 23, 2019

Food & Beverage

The Hershey Company completed its acquisition of ONE Brands, LLC, a maker of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars, for $397 million (approximately $325 million net of tax benefits). The purchase expands Hershey's better-for-you snacking portfolio and is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first full year post-close.