About
Five Generations of Quality Since 1876
Conway Import Co., Inc. is a fifth-generation family-owned food manufacturing company with a legacy spanning over 150 years.
From our humble beginnings as a gourmet meat wholesaler in Manhattan to becoming a premier manufacturer of foodservice dressings and sauces, our commitment to quality has never wavered.
Our Story
The Beginning: 1876
Founded by the Heineman family in 1876, Conway began as a gourmet meat and poultry wholesaler in Manhattan, New York.
From the start, the company built its reputation on sourcing the finest ingredients and delivering exceptional products to discerning customers.
Evolution into Dressings and Sauces
Over the decades, Conway evolved from a gourmet wholesaler into a specialized manufacturer of salad dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise.
This transformation was driven by our commitment to quality and our understanding of what foodservice professionals truly need: consistent, premium products they can rely on.
Five Generations of Family Leadership
For over 150 years, five generations of our family have maintained the values established by the Heineman family.
Each generation has brought innovation while preserving our founding principles: premium ingredients, exceptional consistency, and unwavering quality standards.
Our Commitment to Quality
Premium Ingredients, No Compromise
While many competitors prioritize cost reductions through fillers and starches, Conway has always focused on higher oil content and premium ingredients.
Our dressings and sauces deliver superior flavor, texture, and performance because we refuse to compromise on quality.
Exceptional Consistency
Every batch is manufactured to exact specifications in our modern facility with rigorous quality control standards.
Your guests experience the same exceptional product, order after order, location after location.
Made in America
All Conway products are manufactured in our 60,000-square-foot production facility in Franklin Park, Illinois.
We maintain complete control over our manufacturing process, ensuring the quality that has built our reputation for nearly 150 years.
Our Facility
Franklin Park, Illinois Production Facility
Our modern 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility houses state-of-the-art production equipment and quality control systems.
Here, we produce more than 370 dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise varieties for foodservice operations nationwide and internationally.
Who We Serve
Conway supplies premium foodservice dressings and sauces to operations across the hospitality and foodservice industry:
Restaurants
Independent and multi-unit restaurant concepts nationwide.
Hotel & Resorts
Properties seeking premium quality and consistency for guest satisfaction.
Casinos & Venues
High-volume operations requiring reliable product performance.
Airlines
In-flight catering with specialized packaging requirements.
Cruise Ships
Maritime foodservice with storage and service considerations.
Foodservice Distributors
Partnering with distributors who serve quality-focused operators.
Institutional Buyers
Colleges, universities, hospitals, nursing homes, and corporate dining.
Our Product Range
370+ Premium Recipes
From classic Ranch and Caesar to contemporary Asian Sesame Ginger and Pomegranate Acai Vinaigrette.
Specialty Options
Gluten-free, vegan, fat-free, low-sodium, organic, and kosher formulations available.
Custom Formulations
Proprietary recipes developed exclusively for your brand and concept.
Flexible Packaging
Bulk gallons, portion control cups, and custom retail bottles.
What Sets Us Apart
Family-Owned Values
As a fifth-generation family business, we make decisions for the long term, not quarterly profits.
Our relationships with customers are partnerships built on trust and mutual success.
Industry-Leading Oil Content
We use higher oil content than most competitors, resulting in superior flavor, texture, and product performance.
No fillers. No starches. Just quality ingredients that deliver results.
Decades of Expertise
Over 150 years of food manufacturing experience means we understand the challenges foodservice professionals face.
Our culinary team brings generations of knowledge to every product we create.
Innovation Meets Tradition
We honor our heritage while continuously developing new products that reflect contemporary culinary trends.
From clean label formulations to superfood vinaigrettes, we evolve with the industry.
Our Mission
To provide foodservice professionals with premium dressings and sauces they can rely on, manufactured with integrity and delivered with exceptional service.
We succeed when our customers succeed. Your reputation is our responsibility.
Our Values
Quality Without Compromise
Premium ingredients and rigorous standards in every batch.
Consistency You Can Trust
The same exceptional product every single time.
Partnership Approach
Your success is our success. We're here for the long term.
Innovation & Tradition
Honoring our heritage while meeting contemporary needs.
Family Integrity
Five generations of ethical business practices and honest relationships.
Experience the Conway Difference
Request free samples and discover why foodservice professionals have trusted Conway for nearly 150 years.