Rada Manufacturing is a

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located in

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. It is the maker of Rada Cutlery. The company has been manufacturing American-made cutlery since being founded in 1948 and manufactures their products 100% in the USA. They are known for the solid

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handles on their

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, their lifetime guarantee, and for their aid to fundraisers for over 70 years. , Gary Nelson is chairman and CEO, and Phil Jones is president.

History

Rada Cutlery was first produced in 1948, using surplus military

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s then available at a fraction of their value. Early on, Rada utilized various buildings to meet their needs. One was a fortified military radar base used to monitor air space during the Cold War. In 1969, manufacturing operations moved to the current facility in Waverly, Iowa which has since been expanded.

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* {{Official website, RadaCutlery.com Kitchenware brands Direct sales companies Manufacturing companies based in Iowa American companies established in 1948 Manufacturing companies established in 1948