CUTCO - The World's Finest Cutlery - is the largest manufacturer and marketer of high-quality kitchen cutlery and accessories in the United States and Canada. The CUTCO corporate family consists of Alcas Corporation, the parent company; CUTCO Cutlery Corporation, manufacturer of CUTCO since 1949; Vector Marketing Corporation, exclusive marketer of CUTCO directly to consumers via sales representatives located throughout the United States and Canada; and CUTCO International Inc. All are headquartered in Olean, N.Y. Alcas Corporation was formed in 1949 as the result of a joint venture between ALCOA (Aluminim Company of America) and Case Cutlery to manufacture high-quality knives. In 1982, Alcas management purchased the company from ALCOA, and three years later it acquired Vector Marketing Corporation to form its present structure.   Fact and Figures In 2007 sales of CUTCO were over $197 million. More than 100 kitchen cutlery products are sold under the CUTCO name, as well as a variety of kitchen gadgets, utensils and flatware. The company also carries a line of cookware, sporting and pocket knives and garden tools. CUTCO has been purchased by more than 15 million satisfied customers. More than 700 manufacturing and administrative people are employed at the Alcas/CUTCO/Vector headquarters in Olean, N.Y. CUTCO products are marketed directly, by appointment only, to consumers in the convenience of their homes. For more information, call CUTCO Customer Service at 1-800-828-0448 or visit www.cutco.com. Back to Top   Officers Erick J. Laine, Chairman of the Board James E. Stitt, President and CEO Brent A. Driscoll, Exec. V.P. for Administration & Finance, Secretary, Treasurer John W. Whelpley, Exec. V.P., Asst. Treasurer Jim M. Stitt, Exec. V.P. of Manufacturing, Asst. Secretary Back to Top