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IPS Cares #1: Painting Our Offices Green
Posted by Tom Evans on 19-07-2019
Between the Campaign Against Climate Change, documentaries such as Drowning in Plastic, and a range of recent news stories, environmentalism is once again a hot topic. IPS Ceramics believe that it is our collective duty to look after our planet and are dedicated to leading by example on this front. We also believe in the economic and practical benefits of being environmental. We’ve found ecological practices to be cheaper and more effective than our previous ones, allowing us and our…
IPS Ceramics Expands Marketing Team
Posted by Tom Evans on 13-05-2019
IPS Ceramics has added to its marketing and digital team with the appointment of Thomas Evans as a Marketing Executive. “Already I have seen what a busy time this is for IPS Ceramics and I’m being introduced to the many dynamic projects being undertaken by the company on a daily basis,” commented Thomas. “I am delighted to have joined IPS and am very much looking forward to organising our marketing activities, including exhibitions and social media feeds. I'm looking forward…
IPS Ceramics attending Ceramitec 2018
Posted by Liam Morgan on 13-02-2018
Meet IPS Executives at Ceramitec in April Sales director Phil Green, Operations director Ian Wright and Business Manager Alan Keenan will be in attendance throughout the show at this year’s Ceramitec exhibition (10-13 April 2018, Munich Trade Fair Centre, Germany). IPS will be promoting cordierite kiln furniture and a wide range of associated products. [gallery size="medium" link="none" ids="2424,2618,2420"] IPS cordierite ceramics are not only used in the ceramic industry itself – in the major sectors such as sanitaryware, tableware, technical…
IPS Ceramics director Ian Wright celebrates 40 years of service
Posted by Liam Morgan on 24-01-2018
IPS Ceramics has great pleasure in congratulating operations director, Ian Wright, on his recent completion of 40 years of service. Ian joined kiln furniture manufacturer Hewitt Refractories back in 1977, initially working in technical and quality control roles and then progressing to senior production management roles. When Hewitt Refractories became part of Dyson Group, Ian was appointed as manufacturing manager for the two kiln furniture production sites in Stoke on Trent, and eventually became manufacturing manager for Dyson Group in…
IPS Ceramics shows the way
Posted by Liam Morgan on 22-01-2018
In recent months, IPS Ceramics has been running a dress-down Friday at its North Staffordshire headquarters, and all employees have been donating a £1 every week towards a rolling fund for a designated charity. So far, £130 has been raised and on this occasion the sum has been donated in aid of the Guide dogs for the Blind Association. Sales director Phil Green commented: “The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association does fantastic work and, as with the other charities we…
IPS Ceramics USA exhibit at Heat Treat 2017
Posted by Liam Morgan on 11-10-2017
Keeping the heat on Stateside Later this month, IPS Ceramics USA will be exhibiting at Heat Treat 2017, taking place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio from 24-26 October. This is the 29th ASM Heat Treating Society conference and exposition and is considered the premier event for heat treating professionals in North America. Come and visit us on booth 2536 – we will have a wide range of products on display, including cordierite and silicon carbide kiln furniture, technical…