Archives

Miller Copleston (Pvt) Ltd., a local company has secured the agency for two top UK ceramics companies - Sneyd Oxides Ltd. and Whitfield and Son Ltd for their sales and marketing in Sri Lanka, a company press release said.

Devindra Amarasuriya, CEO of Miller Copleston (Pvt) Ltd in Sri Lanka said that both companies have an impressive reputation in the UK. Sneyd Oxides have established a range of top quality glazes, which are being introduced to Sri Lanka for the first time. These include China Glazes, Twice Fire Earthenware Glazes, Once Fire Earthenware Glazes, Stoneware Glazes, Hotelware glazes and Sanitary Glazes.

Sneyd Oxides, a British-based company started the production of coloured glazes, stains and ceramic painting inks in 1912, and today the company has developed to be renowned throughout the ceramics industry. Sneyd Oxides supplies colour to ceramics manufacturers throughout the world.

Designed for the modern marketplace these materials are accessible in all sectors of the ceramics industry. Ceramics manufacturers turn to them for not only standard colours used in the production of high volume wares, but also for quality giftware products, China and porcelain products, hotelware and more.

This company has constantly invested strongly in research and development, and retained skilled, highly qualified staff. Therefore, it is not surprising that Sneyd Oxide is at the forefront of ceramic colour and glaze production today.

The second company, Whitfield and Son was established in 1851 to service the needs of the pottery industry in Stoke on Trent in the UK and still fulfils that function. This company specialises in Alumina, Plaster of Paris, Clays and Allied minerals, Elastomers and Resins, Grinding Media, Mill Linings and Speciality products.

The Elastomers and Resins range includes Cure silicone and polyurethane and is available to suit end applications in both ceramic and non-ceramic sectors.

Whitfield and Son is also a major supplier of fine-grade plaster to the world ceramic industries and are able to offer grades to suit any known manufacturing process.

The introduction of Sneyd Oxides and the products of Whitfield and Son in Sri Lanka mark a significant step in the development of the ceramic industry. Their products have been designed using the latest technology and are constantly upgraded in keeping with constant research.

Miller Copleston, the local agents, will ensure that the high quality service and the reputation of these two British companies are maintained. As local agents, Miller Coplestone will also continually add to its already wide range of products and find new uses for the existing products, the release said.

News | Business | Features | Editorial | Security
Politics | World | Letters | Sports | Obituaries |

Produced by Lake House
Copyright 2001 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
Comments and suggestions to :Web Manager