Editing Oneida Limited (section)

==History==

===Origins===
The company arose out of the [[Oneida Community]], which was established in Oneida, New York, in 1848.<ref>C. N. Robertson, ''Oneida Community: An autobiography, 1851-1876''. Syracuse: University Press, 1970. pp. 14-23.</ref> The Oneida Association (later Oneida Community) was founded by a small group of [[Christian perfection|Christian Perfection]]ists led by [[John Humphrey Noyes]], Jonathan Burt, George W. Cragin, Harriet A.Noyes, George W. Noyes, John L. Skinner and a few others.<ref>C. N. Robertson,''Oneida Community, an autobiography''. pp. 10-15.</ref> In 1880, after more than 30 years operating as a commune, the Oneida Community voted to transfer much of the common property to a [[joint-stock company]] to be known as Oneida Community Ltd. effective January 1, 1881.<ref>C.N. Robertson, Oneida Community, the breakup, 1876-1881. Syracuse: University Press, 1972. pp. 301-311.</ref>

Oneida Community Ltd. was one of the earliest joint-stock companies in the United States. Its founders' religious philosophy helped inform the early development of the company, in which members of the former Oneida Community became shareholders in the company. Its progressive nature also allowed for a woman, Harriet Joselyn, to sit on the board of directors — a departure from the norm for the time.<ref name="OneidaStory">{{cite web | url=http://www.oneida.com/aboutoneida/the-oneida-story/ | title=The Oneida Story | publisher=Oneida Limited | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212131139/http://www.oneida.com/aboutoneida/the-oneida-story | archive-date=February 12, 2014 | access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>

Oneida Community started production of silver-plated [[Tableware|flatware]] and [[Holloware|hollow-ware]] in 1899 using the "Community Plate" mark. The Oneida Community purchased the Wm A. Rogers company in 1881. In 1929, the merged company began producing a somewhat lower-quality line of products using those companies’ marks. In 1935, Oneida Community changed its name to Oneida Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://library.syr.edu/digital/collections/f/FirstHundredYears,1848-1948/|title=First 100 Years: 1848 - 1948|website=library.syr.edu|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>

===Post-war growth===
Oneida Limited successfully adapted to the difficult economic conditions of the [[First World War]] and [[Second World War]]. Throughout both of these world economic upheavals, Oneida adapted its manufacturing capabilities. During the First World War, it produced ammunition clips, lead-plated gas shells, combat knives, and surgical instruments; during World War II, the company added army trucks, aircraft survival kits, and even jet engine parts to its manufacturing repertoire.<ref name="OneidaStory"/>

[[File:Community Commando Vol.1. Num. 17.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Oneida made many goods for the war.]]

The company then managed an innovative transition to the manufacture of stainless steel flatware in 1961, which eventually dwarfed its production of silver-plated flatware.<ref name="Replacements">{{Cite web|url=https://www.replacements.com/mfghist/oneida.htm|title=Oneida Flatware and more - Oneida History at Replacements Ltd. &#124; Replacements, Ltd.|website=www.replacements.com}}</ref> In 1976, Oneida purchased the Camden Wire Co., Inc., a major manufacturer of industrial wire products.

By the 1980s, Oneida made at least half of all flatware purchased in the United States.<ref name="OneidaStory"/> In 1983, the company acquired Rena-Ware, a Bellevue-based kitchenware manufacturer with a majority international operations. Oneida sold Rena-ware three years later.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Unigard will expand Bellevue office park |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/1998/06/01/newscolumn3.html |website=www.bizjournals.com |access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref> In 1984, it acquired D.J. Tableware, a flatware and china manufacturer that targeted the foodservice industry.

===Modern era===
At the end of the 1990s, the company encountered tough economic times, however it still tried to hold on to its mantle as the last remaining U.S.-based manufacturer of flatware, knives, forks, and spoons. The events surrounding [[9/11]] negatively affected the hospitality and consumer tableware markets, and in November 2003, Oneida sold its 100-year-old Buffalo China plant and four overseas factories in Mexico, China, and Italy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AG8iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vKwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4911,124040&dq=oneida+limited+china&hl=en|title="Oneida Ltd. To Close Five Plants"}}</ref> In February 2004, it sold off more assets to BC Acquisition Co. LLC for $5.5 million.<ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=DRRB&d_place=DRRB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=100EB533552428B1&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Oneida Ltd. Finds Buyer For Buffalo China's Assets"]</ref> Eventually, the manufacturing facilities in [[Sherrill, New York]] were sold to [[Sherrill manufacturing|Sherrill Manufacturing]] on March 22, 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracuse.com/news/2011/09/sherrill_manufacturing_resumes_1.html|title=Sherrill Manufacturing resumes flatware production with boost from Internet retailer|first=John|last=Mariani|date=September 1, 2011|website=syracuse}}</ref>

In 1996, Oneida Limited acquired THC Systems, Inc., including its team of professionals, which operated under the name Rego China.<ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BN&p_theme=bn&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF997794BCCF08&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Oneida Ltd. Acquires China Importing Firm"]</ref>

Oneida Limited transitioned from its manufacturing history and focused on design and marketing of its products that are globally sourced. Sales, marketing, advertising, procurement, customer service, legal and operational support is also still based in Oneida, New York. The company was taken private in 2006. Oneida no longer operates manufacturing in the United States.<ref name="OneidaStory"/>

Partly as a consequence of the economic blowback from 9/11, Oneida Limited's sales fell more than $157 million.<ref name="NYT">{{Cite web|url=https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/private-equity-firm-sees-a-future-in-flatware/|title=Private Equity Firm Sees a Future in Flatware|first=Kevin|last=Roose|date=January 6, 2012|website=DealBook}}</ref> In 2006, the company filed for [[Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]. After stabilizing financially and reducing its debt load, the company was purchased by a group of hedge funds led by Monarch Alternative Capital.<ref name="NYT"/>

Oneida announced at the beginning of 2009 they were transitioning away from company-owned outlet stores due to poor financial results but retaining the original outlet store in Sherrill, New York.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130205161742/http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1017429099/Oneida-Ltd-closing-outlet-stores "Oneida Ltd. closing outlet stores"]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oneida.com/aboutoneida/company-store|title=Company Store|date=September 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928045642/http://www.oneida.com/aboutoneida/company-store |archive-date=September 28, 2010 }}</ref> In September 2010, Oneida launched a new website, Oneida.com.

In November 2011, Oneida Limited was acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a mid-sized New York City equity fund.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracuse.com/news/2011/11/oneida_ltd_president_sees_brig.html|title=Oneida Ltd. president sees bright future under new buyer|first=The Post-Standard|last=Charles McChesney|date=November 3, 2011|website=syracuse}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mcpfunds.com/|title=Monomoy Capital Partners &#124; Middle Market Private Equity Firm|website=Monomoy Capital Partners}}</ref> In 2012, Monomoy merged Oneida with [[Anchor Hocking]] and created EveryWare Global.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Witkowsky|first1=Chris|title=Monomoy-backed EveryWare Global to file for bankruptcy|url=https://www.pehub.com/2015/04/monomoy-backed-everyware-global-to-file-for-bankruptcy/|access-date=15 February 2016|publisher=PE Hub Network|date=April 7, 2015}}</ref> In January 2014, EveryWare Global announced its plans to close its regional office and the Oneida outlet store, both in Sherrill, NY, with the process starting in April.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Moriarty|first1=Rick|title=Last piece of Oneida Ltd. leaving Sherrill|url=http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/last_piece_of_oneida_ltd_leaving_sherrill.html|access-date=15 February 2016|publisher=Syracuse Media Group|date=January 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222200444/http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/last_piece_of_oneida_ltd_leaving_sherrill.html|url-status=live|archive-date=2016-02-22}}</ref> 
The original Oneida outlet store in Sherrill, New York, was closed April 26, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oneidadispatch.com/article/OD/20140307/NEWS/140309371|title = News anchor exits NBC after learning she was losing 'Today'|date = February 2017}}</ref> EveryWare Global filed for bankruptcy in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pehub.com/monomoy-backed-everyware-global-to-file-for-bankruptcy/ |title=Monomoy-backed EveryWare Global to file for bankruptcy |last=Witkowsky |first=Chris |date=April 7, 2015 |website=PE Hub |access-date=2023-06-14 |url-access=registration}}</ref> EveryWare Global was renamed The Oneida Group in 2017.<ref>{{cite press release |title=EveryWare Global Changes Corporate Name to The Oneida Group |url=https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/09/904578/0/en/EveryWare-Global-Changes-Corporate-Name-to-The-Oneida-Group.html |location=Lancaster, Ohio |publisher=EveryWare Global, Inc. |agency=Globe Newswire |date=January 9, 2017 |access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>

In January 2019, The Oneida Group sold the majority of its foodservice business (excluding Anchor Hocking glassware) to Crown Brands, LLC.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190128005760/en/The-Oneida-Group-Sells-Foodservice-Business-to-Crown-Brands |date=January 28, 2019 |title=The Oneida Group Sells Foodservice Business to Crown Brands |location=Columbus, Ohio |publisher=Business Wire }}</ref> Subsequently, in January 2020, Crown Brands renamed itself to Oneida Hospitality Group.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crown Brands Gets a New Name |date=January 20, 2020 |url=https://www.fermag.com/articles/9755-crown-brands-gets-a-new-name-oneida/ |website=Foodservice Equipment Reports }}</ref>

In June 2021, Oneida Consumer LLC, including the Oneida brand, was acquired by competitor [[Lenox (company)|Lenox Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lenox-corporation-americas-leading-tabletop-giftware-and-home-entertaining-company-announces-acquisition-of-oneida-consumer-llc-301305412.html |title=Lenox Corporation, America's Leading Tabletop, Giftware and Home Entertaining Company, Announces Acquisition of Oneida Consumer LLC |website=PR Newswire |author=Lenox Corporation |author-link=Lenox (company) |date=June 3, 2021}}</ref> On July 13, 2021, The Oneida Group was renamed to [[Anchor Hocking]] Holdings, Inc.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/api/report/GetImageByNum/039002251035124205227022023077009197106213047039 |title=A0872555 |date=February 15, 2022 |website=California Business Search |publisher=[[California Secretary of State]] }}</ref>