Denby Pottery Ends 217-Year Production Run as Designer Signs Final Imperial Blue Bowl
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 9
Denby Pottery Ends 217-Year Production Run as Designer Signs Final Imperial Blue Bowl
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 9
Summary
Richard Eaton signed Denby Pottery’s final Imperial Blue bowl, marking the end of production at the Derbyshire manufacturer founded in 1809.
Administrators were appointed on March 31 after Denby said reduced demand, rising labour costs and soaring energy bills had squeezed the business, and no buyer was found despite a #SaveDenby campaign.
More than 105,000 people have signed a petition backing the ceramics industry and British manufacturing jobs, putting it over the threshold for possible debate in Parliament.
Denby’s overseas units in Korea, the US and China will keep operating, while Burleigh—acquired by Denby in 2010—has been bought by investors and will continue production in Stoke-on-Trent.