Ronkonkoma Kitchenware Maker Mercer Culinary Closes, Lays Off 35

The Suffolk County manufacturer shuttered operations after being acquired last year.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:59am

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A high-end studio still life photograph featuring a collection of premium, polished stainless steel kitchen tools and utensils arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background with dramatic lighting and shadows.The closure of a long-standing local kitchenware manufacturer reflects broader industry consolidation and the challenges facing smaller regional producers.Ronkonkoma Today

Mercer Culinary, a Ronkonkoma-based company that produced commercial-grade chef knives, kitchen tools, bar supplies, and apparel for the food service and home market, has closed its doors following an acquisition of the brand last year, according to state layoff records. The closure resulted in at least 35 employees being laid off.

Why it matters

The closure of Mercer Culinary represents the loss of a long-standing local manufacturer and supplier of specialty kitchenware on Long Island. It also reflects broader trends of consolidation and offshoring in the culinary equipment industry, which has seen increased competition from larger global brands.

The details

Mercer Culinary, which had operated in Ronkonkoma for many years, manufactured a range of high-quality kitchen and bartending products for professional and home use. The company was acquired by a larger entity last year, leading to the decision to shut down the Long Island production facility.

  • Mercer Culinary closed its doors in April 2026.
  • The company was acquired by another entity in 2025, leading to the closure decision.

The players

Mercer Culinary LLC

A Suffolk County-based manufacturer of commercial-grade chef knives, kitchen tools, bar supplies, and apparel for the food service and home market.

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The takeaway

The closure of Mercer Culinary is a setback for the local manufacturing economy on Long Island, as the company represented a long-standing producer of specialty kitchenware. It also highlights the ongoing challenges facing smaller, regional manufacturers as they compete with larger, global brands.