Oneida is one of the world's largest designers and sellers of stainless steel and silverplated cutlery and tableware for the consumer and foodservice industries.

[1] The company operates in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, marketing and distributing tabletop products, which include flatware, dinnerware, crystal stemware, glassware and kitchen tools and gadgets.

Its progressive nature also allowed for a woman, Harriet Joselyn, to sit on the board of directors — a departure from the norm for the time.

During the First World War, it produced ammunition clips, lead-plated gas shells, combat knives, and surgical instruments; during World War II, the company added army trucks, aircraft survival kits, and even jet engine parts to its manufacturing repertoire.

At the end of the 1990s, the company encountered tough economic times, however it still tried to hold on to its mantle as the last remaining U.S.-based manufacturer of flatware, knives, forks, and spoons.

[13] In 1996, Oneida Limited acquired THC Systems, Inc., including its team of professionals, which operated under the name Rego China.

[14] Oneida Limited transitioned from its manufacturing history and focused on design and marketing of its products that are globally sourced.

Sales, marketing, advertising, procurement, customer service, legal and operational support is also still based in Oneida, New York.

After stabilizing financially and reducing its debt load, the company was purchased by a group of hedge funds led by Monarch Alternative Capital.

In November 2011, Oneida Limited was acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a mid-sized New York City equity fund.

[20] In January 2014, EveryWare Global announced its plans to close its regional office and the Oneida outlet store, both in Sherrill, NY, with the process starting in April.

[24] In January 2019, The Oneida Group sold the majority of its foodservice business (excluding Anchor Hocking glassware) to Crown Brands, LLC.

[7] During World War II, Oneida purchased a factory in Canastota, New York, to manufacture army trucks, aircraft survival kits, and jet engine parts.

Starting in 1977, and continuing throughout the 80s and 90s, Oneida acquired orthogonal manufacturing companies making such things as wire, flatware, and china.

[34] Oneida Limited serves various customer segments by selling different brands of banquetware, flatware, glassware, and tableware.

In 1983, Oneida Limited purchased Buffalo China, Inc., at the time one of the country's largest makers of commercial chinaware.