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Since 1896, the Lodge family has been producing American-made cast iron cookware of the highest quality. We have a full assortment of cast iron cookware, bakeware, and outdoor items, along with our lines of Seasoned Carbon Steel, Enamelware, Stoneware, and Accessories.

Cooking Up Tradition: A Look Inside the Legacy of Lodge Cast Iron

with Mike Otterman, CEO/President at Lodge Cast Iron

In this Stronger Together episode of What’s Cooking with the CBA, Mike Otterman, the CEO of Lodge Cast Iron and host Fran Groesbeck discuss the history of Lodge Cast Iron and their contributions to the industry, such as adding seasoning to cast iron cookware.

Since 2019, Mike Otterman has served as CEO & President of Lodge Cast Iron. Mike has over 25 years of experience in the Housewares and Outdoor industries. Together with a strong leadership team and the support of Lodge shareholders and employees, he has helped continue the company’s proud legacy, culture, and category leadership.

Otterman spoke about Lodge’s commitment to their employees and the community, including the National Cornbread Festival and the Lodge Museum of Cast Iron. As a board member of the CBA, Otterman highlighted the benefits of membership, including networking and the opportunity to push forward engineering standards. The podcast episode also touched on the CBA’s update of their strategic plan and the importance of honoring tradition while also moving forward.

Lodge Cast Iron has been making heirloom-quality cookware and accessories since 1896. They operate two foundries and a distribution center in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, their home since the very beginning. Backed by over 125 years of experience, each piece of Lodge cookware is crafted for durability and versatility.

Today, you can find Lodge products in leading retailers around the world or directly through their website and four retail locations.

The episode also touched on the CBA’s update of their strategic plan and the importance of honoring tradition while also moving forward.

Listen here.