ARC International is splitting its N. American operations into Mikasa & ARC International N. America (AINA). Mikasa will focus on its tableware & giftware brands, while AINA will focus on manufacturing high-quality glassware for foodservice customers, businesses & mass customers in consumer goods. AINA & Mikasa will continue to be wholly-owned by privately-held ARC International, & there will be no impact on its other American subsidiary, Cardinal International, a distributor of food service products located in New Jersey. John Ranelli has been named CEO of Mikasa & Fred Dohn named CEO of AINA & Durand Glass. Ranelli will oversee Mikasa, Celebrations by Mikasa, Gourmet Basics by Mikasa, Lauren Ralph Lauren brands, & Dohn, currently SVP of ARC International global business will oversee commercial & manufacturing operations in Millville, NJ.
