Over 100 years of history
Products made in Utica, NY
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When it comes to dining, flatware is an absolute necessity that can elevate any meal, whether you're at home or in a restaurant. With high-quality tabletop products from Walco, you can add a touch of sophistication and elegance to any dining experience, making every meal delightful. Williams Food Equipment is proud to offer a wide selection of Walco flatware that combines both style and functionality for your dining pleasure.
Sophisticated design, exceptional quality, extensive selection
Discover the difference that tradition, quality raw materials, expert workmanship, and innovative ideas can make with Walco. Williams Food Equipment is proud to offer a wide selection of Walco flatware that will elevate your dining experience. Find exactly what you're looking for at Williams Food Equipment.
Shop Walco Series
When it comes to dining, flatware is an absolute necessity that can elevate any meal, whether you're at home or in a restaurant. With high-quality tabletop products from Walco, you can add a touch of sophistication and elegance to any dining experience, making every meal delightful. Williams Food Equipment is proud to offer a wide selection of Walco flatware that combines both style and functionality for your dining pleasure.
Sophisticated design, exceptional quality, extensive selection
Discover the difference that tradition, quality raw materials, expert workmanship, and innovative ideas can make with Walco. Williams Food Equipment is proud to offer a wide selection of Walco flatware that will elevate your dining experience. Find exactly what you're looking for at Williams Food Equipment.
Sophisticated design, exceptional quality, extensive selection
Discover the difference that tradition, quality raw materials, expert workmanship, and innovative ideas can make with Walco. Williams Food Equipment is proud to offer a wide selection of Walco flatware that will elevate your dining experience. Find exactly what you're looking for at Williams Food Equipment.
- About Walco
- Care & Cleaning
At Walco, since day one, their top goals have always been to have a quality product and to offer quality service. The Walco name has become synonymous with quality, dependability, and service because they strive to offer the best value for the dollar in both 18/0 and 18/10 stainless steel.
With over 100 years of history, Walco has continued to grow and shape the foodservice industry. The company has been happy to call Utica, NY home. Walco is an independent division of Utica Cutlery Company selling to the Hotel-Restaurant Industry. It has proven to be a great success for the Utica name and an asset to the Foodservice Industry. The Utica Cutlery Company was founded in 1910 by a group of prominent Utica businessmen. It was felt that a metal working industry would create employment and bring economic balance to the area. The primary industry in Utica at the time was textile manufacturing. The original location for the company was 820 Noyes Street. Through the years, several major additions were made to the building, but the address remains the same. The current size of the factory and office is approximately 100,000 square feet.
Stainless flatware was added to the line in 1952 and has been continuously manufactured and marketed by the company since that time. The flatware program was substantially enhanced during the "mid-seventies" with the addition of imported flatware. This broadened the line by adding a number of new qualities and price points. Tradition, raw materials, workmanship and ideas make the difference between a normal object and something special. Walco stays ahead of modern trends with the knowledge that has been passed down through the generations of this family owned company.
Presoak
- Remove all food remnants before presoak but avoid using steel wool or metal scrapers.
- Flatware should be pre-soaked immediately following its removal from the table.
- Flatware should not remain in presoak for longer than 10 min.
- Use presoak compound suggested by manufacturer of your detergent.
- Do not use presoak containing silver de-tarnishing agent on stainless. These products cause severe corrosion to flatware.
- It is very important that only a plastic or stainless steel pan is used for pre-soaking. NEVER USE AN ALUMINUM PAN.
- Make sure liquid or powder compounds are completely dissolved before flatware is placed in presoak.
- Change presoak frequently. Chemicals accumulate in the presoak and may cause harm.
Washing
- After pre-soaking, immediately load flatware loosely into vertical cylinders.
- NEVER WASH FLAT.
- Wash your flatware in hot water and a good cleaning agent.
- Use a nonabrasive or noncorrosive cleaning agent.
- Check dishwasher temperature twice daily, and make sure it is above 130 degrees.
- Low temperature or chlorine bath dishwasher systems are ok to use with Walco flatware. The sanitizing agent used in these systems can however be harmful to stainless steel if not used properly.
Rinsing
- The clean flatware should then be rinsed in water of at least 180 degrees.
- A wetting agent may be added to the rinse to prevent minerals in water from staining the flatware.
- Should you have very hard water, a softener is recommended.
- Make sure flatware in cylinders is loosely packed to allow air drying.
- Shake racks to remove any water.
- To prevent corrosion and film build-up, flatware MUST be rinsed thoroughly and dried immediately after rinsing.
Storing
- Always store stainless flatware in a dry area.
- Always store flatware tines, bowls, and blades down.
- Flatware must be clean and dry before storing.
- Make sure you have the proper amount of flatware for rush periods.
LOW –TEMP DISHWASHING – CAUTION!
If you are using a low –temp or chlorine bath type dishwashing system, take great care in following the manufacture’s instructions. An over concentration of sodium hypochlorite (Bleach), the active sanitizing agent of these systems, will attack most metal tableware, improper use, or faulty equipment functioning, will cause staining or corrosion of even the finest stainless steel.
- About Walco
- Care & Cleaning
At Walco, since day one, their top goals have always been to have a quality product and to offer quality service. The Walco name has become synonymous with quality, dependability, and service because they strive to offer the best value for the dollar in both 18/0 and 18/10 stainless steel.
With over 100 years of history, Walco has continued to grow and shape the foodservice industry. The company has been happy to call Utica, NY home. Walco is an independent division of Utica Cutlery Company selling to the Hotel-Restaurant Industry. It has proven to be a great success for the Utica name and an asset to the Foodservice Industry. The Utica Cutlery Company was founded in 1910 by a group of prominent Utica businessmen. It was felt that a metal working industry would create employment and bring economic balance to the area. The primary industry in Utica at the time was textile manufacturing. The original location for the company was 820 Noyes Street. Through the years, several major additions were made to the building, but the address remains the same. The current size of the factory and office is approximately 100,000 square feet.
Stainless flatware was added to the line in 1952 and has been continuously manufactured and marketed by the company since that time. The flatware program was substantially enhanced during the "mid-seventies" with the addition of imported flatware. This broadened the line by adding a number of new qualities and price points. Tradition, raw materials, workmanship and ideas make the difference between a normal object and something special. Walco stays ahead of modern trends with the knowledge that has been passed down through the generations of this family owned company.
Presoak
- Remove all food remnants before presoak but avoid using steel wool or metal scrapers.
- Flatware should be pre-soaked immediately following its removal from the table.
- Flatware should not remain in presoak for longer than 10 min.
- Use presoak compound suggested by manufacturer of your detergent.
- Do not use presoak containing silver de-tarnishing agent on stainless. These products cause severe corrosion to flatware.
- It is very important that only a plastic or stainless steel pan is used for pre-soaking. NEVER USE AN ALUMINUM PAN.
- Make sure liquid or powder compounds are completely dissolved before flatware is placed in presoak.
- Change presoak frequently. Chemicals accumulate in the presoak and may cause harm.
Washing
- After pre-soaking, immediately load flatware loosely into vertical cylinders.
- NEVER WASH FLAT.
- Wash your flatware in hot water and a good cleaning agent.
- Use a nonabrasive or noncorrosive cleaning agent.
- Check dishwasher temperature twice daily, and make sure it is above 130 degrees.
- Low temperature or chlorine bath dishwasher systems are ok to use with Walco flatware. The sanitizing agent used in these systems can however be harmful to stainless steel if not used properly.
Rinsing
- The clean flatware should then be rinsed in water of at least 180 degrees.
- A wetting agent may be added to the rinse to prevent minerals in water from staining the flatware.
- Should you have very hard water, a softener is recommended.
- Make sure flatware in cylinders is loosely packed to allow air drying.
- Shake racks to remove any water.
- To prevent corrosion and film build-up, flatware MUST be rinsed thoroughly and dried immediately after rinsing.
Storing
- Always store stainless flatware in a dry area.
- Always store flatware tines, bowls, and blades down.
- Flatware must be clean and dry before storing.
- Make sure you have the proper amount of flatware for rush periods.
LOW –TEMP DISHWASHING – CAUTION!
If you are using a low –temp or chlorine bath type dishwashing system, take great care in following the manufacture’s instructions. An over concentration of sodium hypochlorite (Bleach), the active sanitizing agent of these systems, will attack most metal tableware, improper use, or faulty equipment functioning, will cause staining or corrosion of even the finest stainless steel.