Since 1904, Noritake has been bringing beauty and quality to dinner tables
around the world. Superior artistry and craftsmanship, attention to detail
and uncompromising commitment to quality have made Noritake an international
trademark during these 100 years.
The
Noritake of today grew out of a trading company that was originally established
by the Morimura
Brothers in New York 1876. This trading company imported chinaware, curios,
paper lanterns and other gift items in 1904, the forerunner of the Noritake
Company was established in the village of Noritake, a small suburb near
Nagoya, Japan. The goal of this first factory was to create the first
porcelain dinnerware plate that was suitable for export.
The earliest dinnerware plates were mostly hand-painted, often with liberal applications of gold. By the early 1920's, Noritake introduced assembly line techniques which allowed for mass production of high quality, yet affordable dinnerware. In the ensuing decades, Noritake continued to perfect it's production capabilities and expand to markets world-wide.
Today, Noritake is and acknowledged leader in tableware manufacturing and marketing with subsidiaries, factories and affiliates around the world. Our products are sold to customers in over 100 countries and are used in hotels, restaurants and airlines throughout the world. Join us as we celebrate our 100th anniversary and continue the Noritake tradition...distinctive designs, innovative technology and superior product quality.