Thermos acquires glass storage company Lifefactory

SCHAUMBURG - Thermos LLC, announced it will acquire Lifefactory Inc., a privately held housewares company leading the category in reusable glass beverage and food storage products headquartered in Sausalito, California.

Terms of the acquisition were not announced.

Lifefactory was founded in 2007 and is a leading designer and marketer of on-the-go, glass hydration and food storage products. Its best-selling products are glass water bottles ranging in capacity from 12 to 22 ounces that feature an iconic, patented hourglass shape wrapped in silicone. Lifefactory products are currently available in over 20 countries and more than 3,000 retail locations.

"Lifefactory has set themselves apart as the leader in portable glass hydration and food storage products, and their commitment to designing the most innovative products, with the highest quality materials, has been the foundation for their incredible success," said Rick Dias, president and chief operating officer of Thermos.

Lifefactory Chairman Jan-Patrick Schmitz added the combined capabilities of the two organizations "create an opportunity to amplify the authentic and special brand we have built and accelerate the pursuit of our vision to become the most innovative and inspirational premium hydration brand in the world."