T.G Green, one of the UK’s most iconic ceramics manufacturers and home of the beloved Cornishware, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Royal Stafford ceramics business assets in Stoke-on-Trent. This strategic move significantly enhances T.G Green’s production capacity and reinforces our mission to keep British pottery at the forefront of global design and manufacturing. As part of the acquisition, T.G Green now operates Royal Stafford’s full suite of production equipment and facilities. More importantly, we have welcomed back many of Royal Stafford’s highly skilled employees, who lost their jobs following the company’s closure in February 2025. Their expertise and craftsmanship are vital to preserving the legacy of Stoke-on-Trent as the heart of UK ceramics.

With expanded capacity and a deeply experienced team, T.G Green is now offering contract manufacturing services for third-party brand owners, including: Bisque (unglazed) ware production – ideal for brands with their own decorating or glazing operations Fully finished and branded ceramic products – manufactured entirely in the UK Bespoke ceramic design and production – tailored to hotels, restaurants, lifestyle brands, and luxury retailers Whether you’re a global retailer seeking British-made authenticity, a hospitality group in need of branded tableware, or a design-led label looking to create a signature collection, TG Green offers reliable, high-quality UK production with flexible, collaborative service. “We believe in the future of British ceramics—and we’re inviting others to manufacture with us,” said Charles Rickards, Managing Director of TG Green. “This isn’t just about our heritage—it’s about building new possibilities for brands who value quality, provenance, and sustainability.”

• 100% UK-based production in Stoke-on-Trent, the historic centre of ceramics • Access to a skilled workforce with generations of pottery expertise • Flexible batch sizes and custom development to suit small collections or large-scale rollout • A trusted name in ceramics with over 150 years of heritage • T.G Green is proud to be helping shape the future of British ceramics. We’re open for partnership, collaboration, and contract manufacturing discussions now.