January 15, 2026

Chicago Metallic Highlights Trusted Pizza Pan Solutions for Long-Term Operational Success at Pizza Expo 2026

In today’s fast-paced pizza operations, consistency, reliability, and durability are essential—not optional. For more than a century, Chicago Metallic has been a trusted supplier of high-quality pizza pans and commercial bakeware to the baking, restaurant, and foodservice industries, supporting operators who demand dependable performance day after day. At the International Pizza Expo, taking place March 24–26, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Chicago Metallic will demonstrate how choosing the right pizza pan solutions can have a lasting impact on operations well beyond the show floor.

Pizza operators face ongoing challenges, from maintaining consistent bake quality to improving efficiency during peak production periods. Chicago Metallic pizza pans are engineered to meet these demands across a wide range of pizza styles and production environments. With a sole focus on bakeware since 1898, the company understands how pan design, materials, and coatings directly influence throughput, labor efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

Today, Chicago Metallic manufactures more than 300 different baking pans and ships to customers worldwide. The company maintains the world’s largest inventory of bakeware, allowing most orders to ship within 24 to 48 hours—a critical advantage for operations where downtime is not an option. Its proprietary AMERICOAT® ePlus silicone glaze delivers up to 30% more releases than standard silicone coatings, helping operators achieve consistent results while reducing oil usage, cleanup time, and waste.

Chicago Metallic continues to invest in pizza pan innovations that address real-world operational needs. These include welded corner pizza pans, designed to provide added strength, improved sanitation, long service life in demanding environments, and easy customization based on customer needs; EXACT STACK® Deep Dish pizza pans, which stack securely to support efficient proofing and storage without sticking; and pizza pans manufactured from proprietary BĀKALON material, offering enhanced durability and reliable heat performance for high-volume production. Together, these solutions reflect the company’s commitment to building bakeware that operators can rely on year after year.

“When operators choose pizza pans, they’re making a decision that affects consistency, efficiency, and long-term performance,” said Mike Macdonald, Vice President of National Sales at Chicago Metallic. “The Pizza Expo gives us the opportunity to help customers evaluate solutions that will support their operations not just today, but well into the future.”

Beyond product performance, Chicago Metallic is known for its deep industry expertise and ability to deliver custom pan solutions tailored to specific menu items, equipment, and production requirements. With a focus-driven team dedicated exclusively to bakeware, the company applies rigorous quality control to ensure consistent results with every order.

“As a family-owned company, we take our role as a trusted supplier seriously,” added Macdonald. “Our customers count on us for reliable products, responsive service, and the confidence that comes from working with a partner who understands their operation.”

All Chicago Metallic pans are manufactured in the United States with global materials, reinforcing the company’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and dependable supply. Visitors to the International Pizza Expo are invited to connect with the Chicago Metallic team in booth 745 to explore pizza pan solutions designed to deliver reliable performance and long-term value—long after the show concludes.