EveryWare Says to Close Regional Office in Oneida, Small Office in Melville, NY

EveryWare Global, Inc. ("EveryWare") EVRY, a global leader in the consumer tabletop and foodservice markets, announced today that it plans to close its regional office in Oneida, N.Y., as part of its ongoing integration of the Oneida business. A smaller satellite office in Melville, New York, also will be closed. Certain functional and administrative roles now based at the Oneida regional office will gradually be relocated to the company's headquarters in central Ohio, as will certain roles based in Melville. The changes will take place in several phases beginning in April with full completion scheduled in 2015. "This is a difficult but necessary decision as we work to complete the full integration of the Oneida business into EveryWare," said John Sheppard, EveryWare Chief Executive Officer. "This move will enable us to achieve the greater efficiencies and synergy of having all of our key business, functional and administrative positions in a single North American location." EveryWare is providing affected associates with severance and other support. The Company intends to divest the Oneida office building, located at 163 Kenwood Ave. Mr. Sheppard continued, "We are extremely proud of the rich history we have built with the town of Oneida and we want to thank the local community and all of our employees for their time and dedication in helping make Oneida into the iconic brand name that it is today. We remain dedicated to continuing the brand's legacy and are excited for the opportunities ahead."