Clay Technology December 2008/January 2009

The December/January 2009 issue looks at alternative energy sources. Features focus on firing heavy clay products and financial support for SMEs.

News takes a look at the winners of the 2008 Brick Awards .

News

Head of the British Ceramic Confederation talks transferable skills

Gary Price talks to Dr Laura Cohen, the new Chief Executive Designate of the British Ceramic Confederation, about the challenges that lie ahead for the industry and the importance of transferable skills.

Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Dec 2008

Helping lean production

A UK Productivity and Competitiveness (PAC) programme to help small companies develop an approach to lean manufacturing has been launched by the UK Manufacturing Skills Alliance.

Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Dec 2008

Features

Training investment boost

A significant financial injection into training for small and medium sized businesses is expected to help the clay industry as the UK and world economy slows down.

Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Dec 2008

Burning the alternatives - different fuels for firing

By changing the fuels in kilns that fire heavy clay products, companies can reduce costs and benefit the environment. Gas, liquid petroleum gas, heavy oil and coal could, in part, or totally, be replaced by biomass and petrol coke.

Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Dec 2008