rier to entry is the distribution system. Lodge has been doing business with Wal-Mart for 30 years and the relationship is well established. “If a large retailer is going to make a big change, such as


adding product to more stores, they know we need four to six months’ notice,” Lodge said. Te brand is well-recognized—thanks, in part, to the


Lodge name cast-in on the helper handles of many of its skillets and shown in countless magazine features, TV specials and cookbooks. More products have been released, as well. In the last few years, Lodge began offering enam- eled cast iron cookware, which it sources from China, and carbon steel pans it sources locally. Additional product development in cast iron is on hold due to the capacity constraints. “We are now trying to look at a more optimistic scope of what we need to accommodate growth,” Shouse said. “Even if the growth rate slows down, it’s still a lot of pounds to add.” No solid decision has been made yet on how to


accommodate the continued growth, except that the company does want to meet the challenge. The company expects it will need to double its existing capacity in the next year or two. “We intend to keep going.” Lodge said. Shouse added: “We do feel like we need to keep it rolling.” ■


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