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The article offers information on bone china and ceramic tableware maker Clay Craft India based in Jaipur. Topics include the firm's venture into plastic tableware, kitchenware, and bath ware via the Crown Craft India retail store, its store metrics and location strategy, and store design. It also discusses Clay Craft India's products in several categories such as household, hospitality, and institutional, its growth rate, and funding for retail expansion.

The article discusses the history of the five pottery manufacturers known as the Big Five that launched colored-dinnerware in California in 1937, including J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., Metlox Potteries and Gladding-McBean & Co.

The article presents information on designer tableware and dinnerware available in the market. Mackenzie Childs' fanciful enamelware collections come in different designs. Enamelware collection from Mackenzie-Childs can also be gifted to others. A platter from the ceramic collection of Mackenzie-Childs can cost around $300. Several other products are available at attractive prices.

Features ceramic dinnerware manufacturers in California. Includes Cyclamen Studio; Diane Dunwoodie Ceramics; Brett; Luna Garcia; Melange Pottery. INSET: Rebounding Bauer..

The article evaluates Puebla collection of ceramic tableware by the Agua Viva.

This article presents a forecast related to the dinnerware industry in the U.S. in the year 2006. Melamine will continue to become a year-round feature in dinnerware as its presentation increasingly becomes more upscale. Lucy Hockenhull, director of marketing for Royal China & Porcelain Cos., said that they are definitely doing well with accessory serveware pieces. According to Chris Cogley, communications manager at Zak Designs Inc., the company is focusing on high-end looks in melamine for upcoming introductions.

Focuses on The China Gallery of Sherborne, Dorset, England, retailer of fine bone china, glassware and giftware since 1908. Offering of casual dining merchandise; Demand for modern colors; Maintenance of local interest through advertising in local newspaper.

In this article, the author offers suggestions for tabletop designs for hospitality industry to serve customers with their needs of environments at dining. Topics discussed include use of custom cutlery buckets, organic and clean minimalism for tables, use of Bespoke handcrafted ceramics by artisans and natural timbers for communal tables for casual dining.

The article presents several things that everybody loves in California. The reality television show "Top Chef" features locations around Los Angeles. The Old Potrero Hotaling's rye whiskey is perfect for cocktails from Anchor Distilling in San Francisco. The custom dinnerware with health ceramics is offered from Alice Waters.

Features several tableware products in the U.S. Price of the South of the Border chili serving set from Boston Warehouse; List of tableware included in the Bannister Collection from Reed & Barton Corp.; Unique design of the Aida three-section relish condiment dish from Mariposa Corp.

Focuses on the Sausalito, California-based Heath Ceramics. History; Edith Heath's creation of the company; Company's offering of ceramic tableware and tiles; Contact information.

This article focuses on the highlights of the New York show which offered a sneak preview of the latest trends in the home furnishing sector. Last week's fall tabletop show, a contained, compressed event, offered little in the way of breakout, blockbuster introductions but spoke volumes about the hopeful stance both retailers and vendors have taken heading into the fourth quarter. With Election Day on the forefront of everyone's mind, many industry executives demurred on making predictions for the make-or-break holiday season.

Reveals growth in the United States dinnerware market with imports as the highest sales posted. Cumulative effect of a strong job market, low inflation and stock market gains; Foreign products as the primary beneficiaries of demand growth; China as the first largest supplier in the industry; Focus on investment in plant modernization.

Focuses on the ceramic tableware manufacturing industry in China. Emergence of China as a major decorator in the tableware and souvenir markets; Impact of membership in the World Trade Organization on the global market; Failure of meeting United States leaching standards as one of the technical problems that limit decorating capacity.

The article provides information on Corelle in Corning, New York. According to the article, the firm has always been manufacturing in the same place and cites the launching of its new Simply Lite bakeware line. It also elucidates how the company was considered as the number-one dinnerware brand in the U.S.

The article reports on the tabletop licensing agreements entered into by U.S. ceramics tableware manufacturer Zrike Co. and Walt Disney Co. The licensing agreements are associated with "Ratatouille," the Disney/Pixar animated film about Remy, the Parisian rat who wants to be a chef. Zrike, which is manufacturing the ceramics for Disney under a relatively new agreement, has created Just Desserts and Bon Appetit. The Just Desserts line features whimsical plates, cups and accessories in pastel colors.

This article presents news related to giftware and tabletop industry. Richard Kane, president of tabletop manufacturer Centrum, will retire by the end of the year. He began his career at Sigma Marketing as a representative and moved up to regional sales manager. Zak Designs Inc. has been named as a finalist for the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association's 2005 International Licensing Excellence Award. Two's Co. has introduced a line of giftware from ATYPK, a French design company led by creators Jean Sebastian Ides and Ivan Duval.

This article discusses the fact that brides are the most important and loyal consumers of the tabletop industry. Brides today are part of the "Echo Boomer" generation, children of baby boomers who have a sense of entitlement, and this feeling of specialness is what drives emotionally based decisions as they seek out personalized, unique and customized products and experiences. This generation, which grew up with a generous disposable income and a high comfort level with technology, readily shares news about the brands and shops they've discovered with a large network of friends.

Profiles Joe Wells III, president of chinaware manufacturer The Homer Laughlin China Co. based in Newell, West Virginia. Career background; Contribution of Wells to the company, including the elimination of lead from the company's products; Role of the Fiesta lie in the success of the company. INSET: Perspectives.

Sonoma, California-based Wine Things Unlimited has established itself as a leading tabletop company featuring handcrafted glassware from Romania and hand-painted ceramic bottles and serveware. The company focuses on functional art for the table by utilizing licensed artists and trademarks. In 2003, Wine Things Unlimited has also acquired its newest division, That Wine is Mine, the original wine charm company. Wine Things Unlimited has established the market for hand-painted ceramic art bottles with its top-selling Chef and Bistro bottles.

Reports on the acquisition of Great Britain-based ceramic tableware manufacturer Steelite International by its management. Overseas branches of the company; Benefits of sale of the company for the management team and its backers.