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Denby Pottery Axes 80 Jobs Amid Rising Costs
4 Apr
Summary
- Denby, a 217-year-old pottery firm, has made about 80 workers redundant.
- Rising costs, including energy and employment, squeezed the business financially.
- Administrators are actively seeking a buyer for the renowned pottery brand.
A significant redundancy of around 80 staff has impacted Denby, a pottery firm with a 217-year heritage based in Derbyshire. The company appointed administrators this week, citing severe financial pressure from rising costs. Specifically, the business struggled with escalating employment expenses and soaring energy prices, which pushed operations into a loss.
Employees like Fran Cutmore, who had dedicated decades to the company, described the situation as heartbreaking and destabilizing. Many workers specialized in pottery skills and now face the challenge of finding new employment. Despite the redundancies, administrators are actively pursuing a sale process to preserve the brand's future.
Denby's international subsidiaries in Korea, the USA, and China are currently unaffected and will continue normal operations. The company is committed to servicing online and store orders, as well as supplying its customers as usual during this period.
