Final pieces fired at Denby as production ends
Summary
Denby Pottery, a ceramics company founded in 1809, has stopped making pottery after two hundred years because it faced high costs and low demand. The company tried to find a buyer but was unsuccessful, so it ended production in its main plant while its international branches keep running.Key Facts
- Denby Pottery began in 1809 and has a history of over 200 years.
- The company faced rising energy costs, higher wages, and reduced demand for its products.
- It appointed administrators on March 31 to manage its financial troubles.
- A campaign called #SaveDenby encouraged people to buy more products to help the company.
- Despite efforts, no buyer was found, so the main production stopped in early June.
- The company thanked its staff and customers for their support in a public message.
- Denby’s international branches in Korea, the US, and China are still operating normally.
- Production ending affects the main factory in Derbyshire, England.
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