Glassmaker questions future of UK manufacturing
Summary
Bristol Blue Glass, a long-running glassmaker in the UK, announced it will close in May due to high energy and tax costs. The company’s managing director said rising fuel prices and National Insurance payments make manufacturing very difficult in the UK.Key Facts
- Bristol Blue Glass has made specialist glassware for nearly 40 years.
- The company’s lease was extended until the end of May after public support.
- Rising fuel prices and National Insurance increases have heavily impacted costs.
- The managing director questioned the future of manufacturing in the UK.
- Bristol Blue Glass’s products appeared in Dr Who and Harry Potter films.
- A key employee has spent 17 years as a glassblower and is upset about the closure.
- Nearby Bath Aqua Glass is also cutting costs by reducing visits and staff.
- Running glass furnaces is very expensive, costing around £4 per minute.
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