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Upcoming Expos: Ceramitec & Ceramics UK
Posted by Tom Evans on 13-06-2022
At the end of June, we will be exhibiting at two different expos in two different countries. Here are the details of both shows: Ceramitec A very important trade show for the ceramics industry, Ceramitec brings all the major ceramic companies to Munich for four days of talks and exhibitions. When is it? 21st – 24th June 2022 Where is it? Trade Fair Center Centre Messe München, Munich, Germany (See on Google Maps) Who will be there? Phil Green (Sales…
IPS Ceramics’ 2021: A Retrospective
Posted by Tom Evans on 28-12-2021
Each year, we publish a retrospective of the year that’s passed and everything that happened throughout it. You can read our look backs at our 10th Anniversary Year and the Year that Covid Hit here. In comparison, 2021 has been slightly less eventful. However, that doesn’t mean it’s been quiet. Korf Audio Ceramic Headshell [gallery columns="1" size="medium" ids="5636"] Representing years of research and development between IPS Ceramics and Korf Audio, 2021 saw the official release of Korf Audio’s HS-A02 Ceramic…
An Early History of IPS Ceramics USA
Posted by Tom Evans on 24-11-2021
The modern history of the UK ceramic industry is rarely told outside of Staffordshire and is mostly comprised of anecdotes from people who were there. One of these people is Bob Kelly, the man who set up the first US branch of a UK kiln furniture manufacturer, a branch which would eventually become IPS Ceramics USA. Sitting down with him at the IPS office, we asked him how he set the branch up and what it was like to run.…
IPS Case Study: Korf Audio’s Unrivalled Ceramic Headshell
Posted by Tom Evans on 15-11-2021
IPS Ceramics and Korf Audio have worked together to make the HS-A02 Ceramic Headshell, a unique fully ceramic headshell for record players. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="5603,5604"] A high-end analogue audio set-up depends on having high-quality components which provide a sturdy platform, allowing for the accurate reproduction of a LP record’s tiny grooves without any distortion or loss. Take, for example, the headshell of a record player, the component that holds the pick-up cartridge and its stylus as it touches the…
IPS Ceramics are Proud to Support City Dogs Home
Posted by Tom Evans on 09-11-2021
IPS Ceramics have donated £100 to City Dogs Home, a charity dedicated to rehoming dogs-in-need throughout Staffordshire and the West Midlands. IPS fundraises for local charities through our weekly Dress Down Friday. All participating employees donate £1 a week which is collated and saved until we have a full £100; this money is then donated to a local charity and the saving starts again. This time, we donated to the City Dogs Home. The City Dogs Home was set up…
IPS Ceramics and the Red Street Condors: Looking Good!
Posted by Tom Evans on 04-11-2021
IPS Ceramics, sponsors of the Red Street Condors (a local under-13's football team), were presented with a framed copy of the team’s new shirt by team manager Nikki Rackham. [gallery columns="1" size="medium" ids="5537"] The Red Street Condors are a local under-13’s football team based in Chesterton, Staffordshire, who play in the North Staffs Junior Youth League. IPS’ sponsorship has allowed them to update the design of their kit and provide a full kit to all of their players. The kit,…