The British Ceramic Confederation represents the collective interests of all sectors of the UK ceramics industry. BCC safeguards the industry’s prosperity, acting on its behalf in discussions and negotiations with government and regulators. In addition, as a Trade Association, BCC provides wide ranging professional advice to its members, covering employment law, health and safety, energy, emissions, planning and waste management issues. In this role it promotes environmentally responsible and sustainable manufacturing. BCC’s 100 member companies together comprise over 90% of the UK ceramic industry’s manufacturing capacity.

Churchill China was established in Stoke-on-Trent in 1795. The company has developed a long history of providing ceramics to hospitality and retail markets, offering exciting brands and developing products for Jamie Oliver and Disney and collaborating with British designers such as Cath Kidston and Alex Clark. Churchill has products in some of the UK’s best known retailers including Harrods, Selfridges, John Lewis, House of Fraser, Debenhams and The National Trust. Products are popular across the world with over 35% of sales being exported to 53 countries. Leading markets include the USA, Australia and Europe giving the Churchill brand global recognition and a strong manufacturing reputation.

Ibstock Ltd is a market leader in the UK with 24 brick and paver plants and a total annual capacity in excess of 900 million bricks. The company employs a total of 1960 people across the UK. In 2013 the firm celebrated the first bricks out of the kiln at its new Staffordshire factory in Chesterton. The factory was one of the largest investments in the Potteries ceramics industry for over a decade.

Morgan Advanced Materials uses a wide range of specialist, high-specification materials such as engineered ceramics for use in a wide variety of industries from transportation to medical, oil and gas to defence. The company provide advanced ceramic solutions in the form of components and assemblies based on the intelligent application of materials know-how and precision engineering.

Portmeirion Group PLC is based in Stoke-on-Trent.  A significant force in the homewares industry, the Portmeirion Group, encompasses the Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel brands. It is a market leader in high quality and innovatively designed tableware, cookware, giftware and tabletop accessories.

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce help members to manage and develop their businesses by acting as the voice for local business at local, regional and national level. The organisation provide networking opportunities to encourage inter-trading, strengthening the local supply network and providing a range of value-added services and business information, which improve sustained profitability.

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce help members to manage and develop their businesses by acting as the voice for local business at local, regional and national level. The organisation provide networking opportunities to encourage inter-trading, strengthening the local supply network and providing a range of value-added services and business information, which improve sustained profitability.

Steelite & Royal Crown Derby is one of the region’s leading ceramics manufacturers. In 2012 Steelite International acquired Royal Crown Derby, announce a record turnover of £66.3 million and unveil plans to expand its factory in Stoke-on-Trent to meet global demand, with a £12 million investment at its Middleport base. Steelite International is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of award-winning, inspirational tabletop ranges for the international hospitality industry. The company’s core chinaware products are manufactured at its factory in Stoke-on-Trent – one of the most modern and efficient tableware production units in the world.

The Wade name has been associated with fine pottery since the 1800s. The Stoke-on-Trent firm’s heritage unites the best of British workmanship with contemporary and innovative style shown in its premium quality products. Wade employ a number of traditional processes such as slip casting, plastic clay pressing and extrusion as well as pressure casting techniques to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality replication of products and use glaze, underglaze/enamel colour and print to decorate and finish the pieces.

WWRD is a leading provider of luxury home and lifestyle products worldwide. WWRD manufacture, distribute and sell well recognised brands including Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert and Johnson Brothers. Our corporate mission reflects the company’s two hundred and fifty year commitment to creating prestigious, luxury products whose designs transcend time, yet resound with relevance for today’s consumer.

WWRD is a leading provider of luxury home and lifestyle products worldwide. WWRD manufacture, distribute and sell well recognised brands including Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert and Johnson Brothers. Our corporate mission reflects the company’s two hundred and fifty year commitment to creating prestigious, luxury products whose designs transcend time, yet resound with relevance for today’s consumer.