Portmeirion designs, manufactures, distributes and retails an extensive range of high quality tableware, cookware and giftware. Its’ product ranges include ceramics, glassware, textiles, placemats, trays and candles.
Since its inception in Stoke-on-Trent in the 1960s, Portmeirion has continued to bring outstanding new designs to the market place, becoming one of the best known remaining pottery brands in
Steven Chait, Head of New Business at Burdale commented: "We are delighted to assist Portmeirion in their acquisition of certain assets of Royal Worcester and Spode. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for Portmeirion to strengthen their position in a challenging marketplace by investing in these British Brands".
Dick Steele, Chairman of Portmeirion commented, “The innovative financing solution structured by Burdale will allow us to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the acquisition of the Royal Worcester and Spode brand names and patterns. Blue Italian, Christmas Tree, Evesham and others will be reinvigorated under Portmeirion; these are major patterns which will compliment our existing offering of heritage and contemporary ranges. We will source or manufacture these important designs as appropriate.”
