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Waterford Wedgwood plc was an Irish holding company for a group of firms that specialized in the manufacture of high-quality porcelain, bone china and glass products, ...
WWRD Holdings Limited is a company that was created by KPS Capital Partners in 2009 out of the remains of Irish firm Waterford Wedgwood plc, and it has been owned since 2015 by Finnish home products maker Fiskars.
Waterford Crystal is a manufacturer of lead glass or "crystal", especially in cut glass, named after the city of Waterford in Ireland.In January 2009, the main Waterford Crystal manufacturing base on the edge of Waterford was closed due to the insolvency of Waterford Wedgwood plc, and in June 2010, Waterford Crystal relocated almost back to the roots of glass-making in the city centre.
Waterford Wedgwood's bankruptcy earlier this year was a crystal-clear sign that luxury products weren't immune from the ravages of worldwide recession. Now an investment firm with an appetite for ...
It was a latecomer in this market compared to firms such as Royal Crown Derby, Royal Worcester, Wedgwood, Spode and Mintons, but made a place for itself in the later 19th century. Today Royal Doulton mainly produces tableware and figurines, but also cookware, glassware, and other home accessories such as linens , curtains and lighting.
The former president gave his first rally following a New York judge fining him more than $450 million for inflating his business finances.
Typical "Wedgwood blue" jasperware plate with white sprigged reliefs. Wedgwood pieces (left to right): c. 1930, c. 1950, 1885 Wedgwood is an English fine china, porcelain and luxury accessories manufacturer that was founded on 1 May 1759 [1] by the potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood and was first incorporated in 1895 as Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. [2]
Sep. 5—WATERFORD — A decorated U.S. Navy Command Master Chief was relieved of his duties last week and reassigned following his arrest here on sexual assault charges. Joshua Sturgill, 46, with ...