Homer and Shakespeare Laughlin, two brothers from East Liverpool, Ohio, formed a partnership in 1871 to sell pottery ware, which was made in the factories located in their hometown.

In 2020, The Homer Laughlin China Company took a bold step and returned to its roots, focusing solely on manufacturing dinnerware for the home. The foodservice divisions and brand names of The Homer Laughlin China Company (HLC) and the Hall China Company were acquired by Steelite International. The Homer Laughlin China Company was renamed and will henceforth be known as The Fiesta® Tableware Company. The Fiesta® Tableware Company continues to operate in Newell, WV, as a retail-only tabletop and giftware manufacturer. In addition to the Fiesta brand.