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The managing director of a Stoke-on-Trent-based engineering company has been announced as the new president of a global industry organisation.

A Staffordshire business leader has reacted to the Government’s new Industrial Strategy saying he would have liked to have seen ‘bolder plans’ announced.

Tony Hague, CEO of Cheslyn-Hay-based PP Control & Automation has spoken out after the Government revealed its new Industrial Strategy on Monday.

Angry Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Gareth Snell last night slammed the government’s failure to include support for the UK Ceramics industry in its 10-year industrial strategy as a “kick in the teeth.”

Ministers dealt a hammer blow to Stoke-on-Trent’s historic ceramics industry after hoped-for support failed to materialize in the Government’s 10-year industrial strategy, announced yesterday.

Stoke-on-Trent’s historic ceramics industry is today holding its breath as indications are that the Government could announce significant support which could save businesses millions of pounds in crippling energy costs.

Russell Roof Tiles has invested £100,000 into a new hub to support product development. 

Pottery firm Moorcroft has ceased trading with 57 people losing their jobs, it has been announced today.

Ceramics industry leaders from around the UK are set to gather in Stoke-on-Trent for a conference exploring decarbonisation and sustainable manufacturing practices.

A roofing system manufacturer enjoying increased success is investing in new machinery to speed up output to meet continued market demand.