On a recent trip to Germany, David Cameron presented the German Chancellor Angela Merkel with a Denby Halo tea set. It would not have been easy for the Prime Minister to select something that is British made these days, but … Continue reading
Founded in 1867 Edinburgh Crystal was one of the kings in glass making. The Edinburgh crystal factory was based most recently in Penicuik, Midlothian in Scotland. The company was taken over by Waterford Crystal and the factory in Scotland was … Continue reading
Since the Spode China business went into administration in November 2008 there has been speculation over the factory sites future. Production had ceased and the doors closed. Portmeirion Potteries bought the Spode brand name in May 2009 but had no … Continue reading
The market leading wedding List company Confetti has gone into Administration on Friday 13th August 2010 It’s 5 stores including one in London have been closed and 48 staff have been made redundant, the Administrator RSM Trenon is looking for … Continue reading
Waterford Crystal glass group (WWRD) have agreed a strategic partnership with Waterford City Council to build a new manufacturing facility, with retail outlet and visitor centre in the heart of Waterford City. The council will retain full ownership of the … Continue reading
The 1st Sunday in February heralds the start of the Spring Fair at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on the outskirts of Birmingham. It is the main opportunity in the year for Manufacturers and Suppliers in the China Tableware, Crystal … Continue reading
A year has passed since The Waterford Wedgwood went into Administration. The Group incorporates a number of the most famous brands in the China and Glass Industry. Late February 2009 an American Private equity company KPS bought the brand names … Continue reading
Well not a huge amount to report. It has now been 6 Months since KPS bought the Waterford Group and we still have not had confirmation of what will be happening to the Waterford Crystal, Edinburgh Crystal and Stuart Crystal … Continue reading
At last all our customers who have been waiting for news on Jamie Oliver Tableware will be pleased to hear that Churchilll China based in Stoke -on-Trent have purchased the licence to produce the Jamie Oliver Simply White Tableware, Jamie … Continue reading
We have just heard that the Royal Worcester China Company has beeen bought for £3.2 Million by Portmeirion Pottery. We understand that this does not include the manufacturing plant at Worcester but we hope to have further details in due … Continue reading
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