Nordic Ware

Casts aluminum bakeware in Minneapolis

Founded in 1946 by the Dalquist family, Nordic Ware manufactures its iconic cast aluminum Bundt pans and bakeware on a 14-acre campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Shop Nordic Ware Reviewed 15 Aug 2026

From Nordic Ware

Heritage Bundt Pan (10-Cup)

$44

Iconic swirling architectural design crafted from heavy cast aluminum for sharp detail and even browning.

75th Anniversary Braided Bundt Pan

$42

Commemorative cast aluminum pan featuring interwoven ribbon patterns and a premium nonstick interior.

Naturals Half Sheet Baking Pan

$21.50

Commercial pure aluminum baking sheet with reinforced galvanized steel rim, trusted by professional test kitchens.

What we found

Owned here

Privately held and three-generation family-owned by the Dalquist family since 1946 in Minneapolis, MN.

Source

Founded in 1946 by Dotty and Dave Dalquist, Nordic Ware remains a family-owned and operated American kitchenware manufacturer.

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Local

Made here

Cast aluminum melting, molding, tooling, stamping, and coating occur in-house at the Minneapolis, Minnesota plant.

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The vast majority of our cookware and bakeware is cast, stamped, and coated in our Minneapolis, Minnesota manufacturing plant.

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Materials

Cast and formed aluminum alloys with specialized non-stick coatings, incorporating domestic and international components.

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Made from heavy cast aluminum that delivers superior heat conductivity, finished with PFAS-free non-stick coatings.

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Partly local

Shipped from here

14-acre integrated campus housing corporate headquarters, tool-and-die facility, factory, and warehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Our complete 14-acre headquarters, design studios, tool-and-die shop, and distribution campus are based on Highway 7 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Sources we checked

Nordic Ware Dalquist family founding, 1946 heritage, and American manufacturing commitment
Nordic Ware Minneapolis, Minnesota 14-acre corporate and plant location

Reviewed 15 Aug 2026. Next check by 15 Feb 2027.