The first 2024 issue of Tableware International, our Ambiente preview issue is out now.
With 160-pages, the magazine is brimming with industry info, from news on Stölzle Lausitz’s new factory opening on page 120 through to Vista Alegre telling us about their 200-year anniversary on page 62.
Our cover story this month is a fascinating interview with Scott Hamberger and Prof. Andreas Buske of the Zwiesel Fortessa Group who talk to us about what inspires them to innovate and propel the company forward. That is a great read from page 36.
Ambiente, taking place at the end of January, is precisely where we will find a hotbed of new ideas, new collections and fresh, new ways of thinking. You can see our in-depth preview of the show on page 80.
Speaking of new, one company doing things differently is The Hẽrẽs Guild, who describe themselves as a brand management agency with a difference. Co-founders Liz Fodera and Peter Themistocles are based out of 41 Madison – read more on page 152.
On page 72, Porland introduces us to its latest brand Pioli while on page 74, we see Porland’s new collection launches.
It was interesting to catch up with Pauline Spin, managing director of Royal Goedewaagen, a brand with more than 400 years behind them who are bringing all that knowledge and craftsmanship to a younger generation. Hear Pauline’s take on the industry on page 144.
Meanwhile, our friends Robert Suk and Insa Doan – head of design and art direction at Rosenthal’s Creative Centre – give us insight into how they plan and prep collections. That’s on page 52. We also chat to Dunoon on page 138 who are celebrating 50 years in 2024 (a Dunoon mug, still the best vessel for a cup of tea in my book and I won’t be argued with!).
There is so much more in the magazine too, more interviews, more trends, more previews, more news which we will let you discover yourselves.
