Blog
IPS Ceramics Awarded ISO 9001 Re-Certification
Posted by Tom Evans on 20-07-2021
After a recent audit by Lucideon CICS Ltd, IPS Ceramics have passed re-certification against the ISO 9001 standard. ISO 9001 is a recognised national and international quality standard which guarantees a certified company's ability to meet or exceed their customer expectations. 2020 was a challenging year in which to maintain our business processes, yet IPS Ceramics passed their recent audit with flying colours. [gallery columns="2" link="none" size="medium" ids="5352,5353"] Brian Wycherley (our Technical Manager, pictured above) said that “this external validation…
A Brief History of Saggars
Posted by Tom Evans on 28-06-2021
Put basically, the saggar is a deep ceramic box used in industrial applications to hold materials or items while they’re being fired in a kiln or furnace. While they can look relatively simple, the saggar was one of the first items of kiln furniture ever invented and has been through many ups-and-downs during its long existence. We’re here to pay tribute to the elder of the ceramics world and take a look inside the saggar. The Early Age (Pre-1700s) The…
The Red Street Condors: Kicking Up a Storm!
Posted by Tom Evans on 29-04-2021
With lockdown in the UK beginning to ease, many local activities are starting up again. Hitting the ground running are the Red Street Condors, the local under-12s football team sponsored by IPS Ceramics. The Red Street Condors are a local football team for children under 12 based in Chesterton, Staffordshire. Since the lockdown restrictions have been eased, the Condors have played three games, winning two (5-2 and 3-2) and drawing one (3-3). It’s not just these victories providing the team…
IPS Ceramics’ 2020: A Retrospective
Posted by Tom Evans on 28-12-2020
Last year, we published an article looking back at 2019 and the things we achieved during it. Here is our equivalent for 2020, a year which was full of constant surprises. COVID-19 Of course, the biggest story of 2020 was the worldwide pandemic. We assume we don’t have to go into too much detail about what that’s been like. Luckily, the pandemic has also been a time where businesses and industries have come together and supported each other. At IPS,…
IPS Ceramics’ 2019: A Retrospective
Posted by Tom Evans on 27-12-2019
2019 has been a big year for IPS Ceramics, filled with celebrations, new projects, new products, expos, articles and more. Join us as we look back over some selected highlights and look forward to the start of another decade of IPS… IPS CERAMICS' 10th ANNIVERSARY 2019 was an important year for IPS: though IPS Ceramics' employees have a long history in the ceramics industry, stretching back over a collective 250+ years, 2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the IPS Ceramics…
Competition: How Many Alumina Pyramids are in the Bottle?
Posted by Tom Evans on 21-10-2019
When we're at events and expos, a popular feature is always our Alumina Pyramid Competition. Each expo, we fill a bottle with Alumina Pyramids and challenge people to guess how many there are. Prizes for the closest guess have included Whiskey, Bespoke Silicon Carbide Chess Sets, and more. People who couldn’t attend the expo can sometimes miss out though, so we’re bringing the competition online! Above is a photo of a bottle filled with Alumina Pyramids. If you think you…