Last checked Jul 23, 2026
Pyrex® brand (U.S./housewares) — operated by Corelle Brands (housewares business) under Anchor Hocking, controlled by Centre Lane Partnerspyrexhome.comPyrex® brand (U.S./housewares) — operated by Corelle Brands (housewares business) under Anchor Hocking, controlled by Centre Lane Partners is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Yes—Pyrex (U.S./housewares brand) is currently controlled by private equity firm Centre Lane Partners through its ownership/control of Anchor Hocking, which holds the Corelle Brands/housewares assets that include the Pyrex business.
Notes
- Pyrex is a trademark owned by Corning Incorporated and used under license by operating companies; in the U.S., Pyrex-branded housewares have been marketed/operated under Corelle Brands and its affiliates.
- Instant Brands (which included Pyrex among its brands) sold its appliance business to an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners during its 2023 Chapter 11 process; subsequent court findings describe Centre Lane increasing ownership and then transferring full ownership of Corelle Brands (including the Pyrex plant/assets) to Anchor Hocking, a Centre Lane portfolio company—indicating PE control of the Pyrex (U.S.) housewares business.
- For 'when first became private-equity-owned', the U.S. housewares platform containing Pyrex (World Kitchen, later Corelle Brands) became PE-owned when Cornell Capital (a private investment firm) completed its acquisition in 2017; Cornell later exited control through the 2023–2024 bankruptcy sale process, after which Centre Lane Partners became the controlling PE owner.
Sources
- Instant Brands Provides Update on Sale Process for its Appliance Business (completed sale to affiliate of Centre Lane Partners; lists Pyrex among company brands)
PR Newswire / Instant Brands - Evidence that Centre Lane Partners acquired a major portion of the Instant Brands enterprise that included Pyrex among its brands during the 2023 bankruptcy process.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Centre Lane Partners, LLC et al — court document describing Centre Lane’s acquisition steps and transfer of Corelle Brands (including Pyrex plant) to Anchor Hocking (a Centre Lane portfolio company)
U.S. District Court (W.D. Pa.) via GovInfo - Evidence of Centre Lane’s controlling ownership path (Corelle Brands ownership and transfer to Anchor Hocking), supporting current PE control over Pyrex (U.S.) housewares assets.
- Cornell Capital Completes Acquisition of World Kitchen (includes Pyrex in brand portfolio)
PR Newswire / Cornell Capital - Evidence that the Pyrex-containing housewares platform became private-equity-owned in 2017 under Cornell Capital.
- FAQ — America’s Favorite Dish: Celebrating a Century of Pyrex (states Pyrex developed by Corning Glass Works in 1915; notes trademark licensed for U.S. use by Corelle Brands, LLC and affiliates)
Corning Museum of Glass (Pyrex exhibition site) - Evidence for founding/development year (1915) and trademark licensing to Corelle Brands for U.S. markets.
- Pyrex definition (credits W. C. Taylor and Eugene Sullivan; Corning Glass Works; Corning, New York; 1915)
Corning Museum of Glass (All About Glass) - Evidence for founder/creator attribution and founding location/year context.
- Pyrex Home — Frequently Asked Questions (company profile identifying Corelle Brands and listing Pyrex among its brands; indicates HQ in Downers Grove, IL)
PyrexHome.com (brand site) - Evidence that the U.S. Pyrex brand site is part of Corelle Brands and that Pyrex is one of Corelle Brands’ marketed brands.
- File: Pyrex - Logo.svg
Wikimedia Commons - Source for a reusable, direct logo asset URL (SVG) for Pyrex.
- https://international-cookware.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360004081319-Who-owns-Pyrex-brand
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- https://legalclarity.org/who-owns-corelle-brands-current-owner-explained/
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrex
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- https://www.glass-international.com/news/pyrex-brand-owner-acquired-by-financial-group
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- https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/pennsylvania/pawdce/2%3A2024cv01501/314180/42/
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Ownership FAQ
Is Pyrex® brand (U.S./housewares) — operated by Corelle Brands (housewares business) under Anchor Hocking, controlled by Centre Lane Partners owned by private equity?
Yes. Pyrex® brand (U.S./housewares) — operated by Corelle Brands (housewares business) under Anchor Hocking, controlled by Centre Lane Partners is currently listed as private-equity-owned by Centre Lane Partners.
Who owns Pyrex® brand (U.S./housewares) — operated by Corelle Brands (housewares business) under Anchor Hocking, controlled by Centre Lane Partners?
Centre Lane Partners (via its ownership/control of Anchor Hocking, which holds Corelle Brands/housewares assets including the Pyrex business)
When was Pyrex® brand (U.S./housewares) — operated by Corelle Brands (housewares business) under Anchor Hocking, controlled by Centre Lane Partners last checked?
This page was last checked on Jul 23, 2026.