Quality pays off

Article Abstract:

Churchill China has performed well since the company was floated in Nov 1994. The company has developed exports and moved away from the cheaper segment of the tableware market. The company holds a 35% stake in the middle market which is more profitable than the cheaper segment that is exposed to imports from Asia. Hotelware is growing strongly and this provides repeat orders. The company is likely to increase its stake in the US market following a distribution agreement signed with Allied Buying Corp.

Churchill China

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Regaining its shine

Article Abstract:

Frederick Cooper has seen a rise in operating profit and the company's new management appears to have been successful in bringing about a recovery. British kitchenware and coil coating business still experiences economic hardships due to tough export market s and low retail sales. The company also plans a new acquisition that could be carried out by the middle of 1999.

United Kingdom, Paints & Allied Products, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Paints and allied products, Cookware, Coatings, Paints, Coatings industry, Housewares industry, Frederick Cooper PLC

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Dog bowl Derby

Article Abstract:

UK china and glass firm Waterford Wedgwood's main market, the US, may not look promising, but its shares still look attractive. The group has made much progress in recent years and the outlook for its strong Wedgwood and Rosenthal china brands appears healthy.

Table, Kitchen & Novelty Glass, Glass industry, Securities, Waterford Wedgwood PLC

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