The Potclays Group of companies was founded in the 1930's. We have been leading suppliers of small to medium sized kilns for industry, schools and colleges, art potters and hobbyists since the 1960's, and manufacturers of these kilns since 1982 when Potclay Kilns Ltd was added to the Group. We now have a wide range of top quality kilns of both electric and gas fired types, and in addition to the kilns we build ourselves we are the exclusive UK and Ireland importers for the world renowned USA kiln building company L&L Kilns Inc.
Whilst our product range is now very extensive we would emphasise that our marketing strategy is still based upon flexibility and we are able to produce kilns to customers own specification. If you therefore require a product not included on these web pages, or you require any amendment or modification, please let us know.
We extend a cordial invitation to visit us at our Showrooms in Etruria , Stoke-on-Trent. You will always be most welcome to discuss any technical or supply issues, and at the same time collect any goods required thus avoiding carriage charges.
History Founded in 1932 as a coal and clay mining company, the Group now comprises the holding company Potclays Limited, and two subsidiaries: The Potters Clay & Coal Co. Ltd. and Forward Transport Ltd. Harry Fraser Ltd. was merged into the company in 1976, Potclay Kilns Ltd in 1983, Claytec (UK) Ltd in 1992 and D.J.Shaw in 1992. The group is a relatively small one employing about 50 people. The Company operates from three sites. The main clay mine and clay production base is at Brownhills, South Staffordshire (Swan Works). Raw material processing and grog manufacture is at Valley Works in Etruria and other material processing, glaze manufacture, kiln manufacture, warehousing, retail shop, showroom and main offices is located at Albion Works, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent. |
