About Us

Celebrating 80 years crafting kitchenware made to last!

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Leading Manufacturer of Quality & Innovative Kitchenware

We are a family-owned American manufacturer that’s brought innovation and inspiration to kitchens since 1946. Best known for inventing the iconic Bundt® pan, we continue to craft the majority of our high-quality products in our Minneapolis factory, including bakeware, cookware, microwave products, outdoor grillware and kitchen accessories. With a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and community, we help home bakers and cooks create meals and memories that last a lifetime.

Our U.S Factory Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We proudly manufacture over 400 kitchenware products

Since 1946, Nordic Ware has been crafting quality kitchenware designed to last. From concept to completion, every step of creating our signature products happens under one roof. While most competitors have moved overseas, we proudly provide American jobs and oversee every detail—from design to raw materials to final packaging. Our factory blends craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, ensuring every product meets the highest standards.

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What American-Made Means It’s more than where we manufacture our kitchenware

Supporting American Jobs & Communities

Every product made here helps provide stable jobs and strengthens our local economy.

Higher Standards for Quality & Safety

Our products are made under strict U.S. guidelines, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and clean manufacturing.

Eco-Friendly, Local Sourcing

We prioritize North American suppliers, reducing transportation impact and supporting regional industries.

A Responsible Choice for Consumers

Buying American-made means investing in ethical, sustainable practices- even when lower-cost options exist.

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Our Heritage

Nordic Ware was founded in 1946 after WWII by Dotty and Dave Dalquist with just $500 and a few Scandinavian-inspired pans in the basement of their Minneapolis home. What started as a small family venture has grown into a trusted American kitchenware brand known around the world.

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Nordic Ware Since 1946 From Basement Beginnings to Kitchenware Legacy

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Creator of the Iconic Bundt® Pan "There's a hole in this cake"

Nordic Ware has made these beautiful pans since the 1950s, when co-founder Dave Dalquist coined and trademarked the name “Bundt” for our fluted ring cake pan. With its center tube to distribute heat for even baking, and its elegant shape, the Bundt® Pan took off after the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off and has been shared with millions worldwide.

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See Our Current Collections We manufacture more than just bakeware

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Everyday Bakeware

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Cookware and Griddles

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Grillware

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Microwave

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Scandinavian Classics

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Sustainability At the Core

At Nordic Ware, sustainability isn’t a trend- it’s a legacy. Through safe materials, solar-powered operations, U.S. based manufacturing, and a commitment to people and planet, we’re supporting a more responsible future, one product at a time.

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Powered by the Sun

Factory Solar Array

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Made Without PFAS

Safe Ceramic Coatings

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Community Garden

Employee-Led Garden