Kiln-free recycled tile startup agrees pilot deal with major UK supplier
Summary
A Manchester startup called Dekiln has teamed up with UK tile supplier Johnson Tiles to test a new way of making tiles without using energy-heavy kilns. Their tiles are made from recycled waste and use much less energy, aiming to help revive the struggling UK ceramics industry.Key Facts
- Dekiln makes tiles from recycled plaster waste and plant-based binders without firing them at high temperatures.
- This process uses over 90% less energy compared to traditional tile production, which requires kilns heated to around 1,000°C.
- Johnson Tiles will run a pilot manufacturing site in Stoke-on-Trent to try this technology.
- The UK ceramics industry has been harmed by rising energy costs, leading many companies to close in recent years.
- The government recently announced a £120 million support package for the ceramics sector.
- Dekiln’s tiles are waterproof and good for indoor walls but currently not suitable for outdoor or floor use.
- The technology allows for more color options because the tiles are not fired at high heat.
- Dekiln was founded in 2021 and has received £3 million in funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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