Libbey Inc. will add premium serveware and buffetware products to its full spectrum tabletop offering through an exclusive distribution agreement
with Assheuer + Pott GmbH & Co. KG (APS®), manufacturer and distributor of catering products based in Germany.
Through the distribution agreement, Libbey will offer more than 300 catering, buffet and tabletop
products that provide innovative solutions for hotel, restaurant and catering customers in the U.S. and
Canada. The assortment includes buffet display stands and risers in metal and wood options, high quality
melamine serving trays and bowls in a variety of styles, including faux wood, faux concrete and faux cast
iron; chafing dishes and beverage dispensers. Most of the products are stackable and feature interlocking
systems for stability. Additionally, most products can serve multiple purposes and are interchangeable
enabling the greatest flexibility.
The APS serveware and buffetware will join Libbey’s upscale Artistry Collection™ of curated, premium
tableware brands that provide a rich and varied palette of elements to beautifully frame food and
beverage presentations.
“The hospitality and catering sector of the foodservice industry continues to evolve. The need to stand
out and provide exceptional guest experiences is of utmost importance,” said Joe Huhn, vice president,
general manager, U.S. and Canada, Libbey, Inc. “They’ve gone one step further in thoughtfully engineering
products that can be configured in virtually endless ways, so operators can get more use out of every
piece.”
“APS has a strong reputation and prestige for the high quality, beautifully designed metal products it
manufactures and the range of products it distributes throughout Europe. Their rich heritage and
dedication to exceptional product quality aligns well with the other brands in our Artistry Collection,”
Huhn added. “We believe APS’ innovative serveware solutions will complement Libbey’s extensive
foodservice product assortment and provide a wide range of stylish and functional options for our customers.”
Bastian Becker of APS said, “Libbey’s leadership, category expertise and comprehensive product offering
makes them an ideal partner for introducing APS products to the foodservice industry in the U.S. and
Canada.”
Libbey will feature a sampling of its new collection of APS serveware and buffetware products at the
National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago May 18-21, 2019. The products will be available to ship
in the fourth quarter.
In addition to the new APS serveware and buffetware products, the Artistry Collection includes
SCHÖNWALD and Playground dinnerware, Spiegelau and Nachtmann glassware, and VIVA® Scandinavia
teaware, in select markets.
For more information, visit https://foodservice.libbey.com/Artistry-Collection
