Steelite says move strengthens their position in luxury tableware sector
Steelite International has acquired William Edwards Limited. The
announcement comes following Arbor’s acquisition of Steelite
International, announced in December of 2019, fuelling Steelite’s
expansion and global product offerings.
William Edwards Limited, founded in 1993 by William Edwards in
Stoke-on-Trent, is known globally for its fine bone china servicing
famous brands across the world. This includes collaborations with
Michelin-star chefs like Brett Graham and Tom Kerridge to design
stunning yet practical tableware collections. Their excellent
reputation in servicing four and five-star hotels is second to none and
includes a roster of high profile customers, including Jumeirah,
Rosewood London, Claridge’s, Four Seasons Hotel, The Connaught, The
Dorchester, and the Historic Royal Palaces.
“We are so pleased to welcome William Edwards and his team at WE
Limited to Steelite International,” said John Miles, President, and CEO,
Steelite International. “Our goal with all our iconic brands is to
provide customers with exceptional quality, creative design, and
unparalleled service; William Edwards is a perfect fit!”
“WE Ltd are very excited to be joining Steelite International,”
said William Edwards. “We see this as the perfect fit for our ambitions
of future worldwide brand growth. The combination of Steelite
International’s unrivaled global reach, with both of our U.K. based
factories in Stoke-on-Trent working in unison, will undoubtedly allow
our passion and creativity in tableware to thrive in the future.”
The acquisition of William Edwards Limited will strengthen Steelite’s
position in the luxury tableware sector, while at the same time powering
William Edward’s growth in the development, design, and manufacturing
of luxury dinnerware. Both Steelite and William Edwards will continue
to operate from their current facilities in Stoke-on-Trent, the
heartland of England’s ceramics industry, since the late 1700s.
