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ABOUT CUTCO CUTLERY & VECTOR MARKETING
CUTCO is the largest manufacturer and marketer of high-quality kitchen cutlery and accessories in the United States and Canada. Vector Marketing is the exclusive marketer of CUTCO products, which are sold throughout the U.S. and Canada by authorized sales representatives. Both CUTCO Cutlery and Vector Marketing are subsidiaries of Alcas Corp.
Overview
The CUTCO Corporate family consists of:
Alcas Corporation - the parent company
CUTCO Cutlery Corporation - manufacturer of CUTCO since 1949
Vector Marketing Corporation - exclusive marketer of CUTCO directly to consumers via sales representatives in the U.S. and Canada
CUTCO International, Inc. - markets CUTCO internationally
KA-BAR Knives, Inc. - maker of quality sporting knives
All are located in Olean, New York.
Schilling Forge - manufacturer of precision forgings - located in Syracuse, NY.
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Company Structure

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Facts and Figures
- In 2007 sales of CUTCO were over $197 million
- More than 100 kitchen cutlery products are sold under the CUTCO name, as well as a variety of kitchen gadgets, utensils and flatware. The company also carries a line of cookware, sporting and pocket knives and garden tools.
- CUTCO has been purchased by more than 15 million satisfied customers.
- Over 700 manufacturing and administrative people are employed at the Alcas/CUTCO/Vector headquarters in Olean, N.Y.
- CUTCO products are marketed directly, by appointment only, to consumers in the convenience of their homes
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Executive Officers
Erick J. Laine - Chairman Emeritus, Alcas Corp.
James E. Stitt - Chairman, CEO and President, Alcas Corp.
Brent A. Driscoll - Executive Vice President Administration and Finance, Alcas Corp.
James M. Stitt - President, CUTCO Cutlery Corp.
Carey F. Litteer - Executive Vice President, CUTCO Cutlery Corp.
John W. Whelpley - President and COO, Vector Marketing Corp.
Albert T. DiLeonardo - CEO and President Vector East, Vector Marketing Corp.
Bruce S. Goodman - CEO and President Vector West, Vector Marketing Corp.
Mark D. Heister - CFO, Vector Marketing Corp.
Amar Davé - Executive Vice President Eastern Region, Vector Marketing, Corp.
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