About Us

Celebrating 80 years crafting kitchenware made to last!

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

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.

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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Creator of the Iconic Bundt® Pan

"There's a hole in this cake"

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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See Our Current Collections

We manufacture more than just bakeware!

Naturals Half Sheet 45.5 x 32.5 x 2.5cm

Bakeware

Prism Half Sheet W/ Non-stick Grid 45.5 x 32.5 x 3cm

Baking Sets

Baking Sheet

Baking Sheet

Bundt Pans

Bundt Pans

Cake Pans

Cake Pans

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.

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

Made Without PFAS

Safe Ceramic Coatings

Community Garden

Employee-Led Garden