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Porcel turns 35

Bonna set to increase capacity

Bonna has announced plans to build a new warehouse in 2023, followed by a fully automated factory. Currently Bonna produces more than 30 million-piece products annually at its two facilities in Kocaeli/Çayırova and Bilecik/Pazararyeri. Besides Turkey, it exports to more than 90 countries in six continents. The company predicts the production capacity of its new factory will double its output.

Portuguese porcelain company Porcel celebrated its birthday on 19 November 2022 – established on the same date in 1987 by Eng. Adolfo Roque. His daughter Ana Luísa Roque is now company president maintaining the same value system held by her father. Maris d’Or, the newest collection, is the perfect example of the company’s work featuring a detailed wave shape decorated with classic golden edge. Porcel say they are working on new releases to be launched early 2023.

Fiskars makes changes to leadership team

Fiskars Group has made changes to its leadership team adding a new role of executive vice president, direct to consumer. The position, will report to president and CEO Nathalie Ahlström.

The leadership of Fiskars Group’s wholesale sales organisation is being split into two regional roles, one for the Americas and one for Europe and Asia-Pacific (excluding China).

Johan Hedberg, currently Fiskars Group’s chief sales officer and president, Americas and will

continue to lead sales for the Americas region as chief sales officer, Americas and president, Americas as of 1 January, 2023. Gennady Jilinski has been appointed chief Gennady Jilinski sales officer, Europe and APAC (excl. China) as of 1 January, 2023. Risto Gaggl, chief supply chain officer, has decided to leave Fiskars Group after heading the company’s supply chain organization since 2012. Bengt Erlandsson Bengt Erlandsson will take on the position of chief supply chain officer on an interim basis as of 1 January, 2023, until the new chief supply chain officer is appointed.

From left: Mike Chapman, executive producer, America ByDesign, Una Maybin, head of production, America ByDesign, Julia Uherek, vice president, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Scott Henderson, designer and presenter, America ByDesign

Ambiente in new global partnership with ByDesign

Ambiente has formed a new partnership with ByDesign, producers of the globally recognised collection of design television series.

Ambiente featured in episode 1 of America ByDesign: Innovations aired on the CBS News Streaming Network on Saturday, 12 November. Additionally, Ambiente will feature in the first Europe ByDesign series which will showcase innovation and design excellence, launching summer 2023.

With this new partnership, Messe Frankfurt plans to take the consumer goods landscape to the next level – displaying the best in dining, living, giving, working, and contract business/hospitality on screen.

“I think design nowadays is a very democratic product, so therefore it is very good to have this discussion in front of a big audience. I think that’s the beauty of America ByDesign,” says Detlef Braun, member of the executive board, Messe Frankfurt.

The Mingus pitcher, designed in 1934

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Orrefors will celebrate 100 years in the US in 2023. The brand was established in Sweden in 1898, and enjoyed a golden era in the early 1900s, contributing to the establishment of the Scandinavian design movement.

Trending tableware

Francéclat, the association responsible for supporting French crafts such as tableware production, watchmaking/clockmaking and jewellery has given insight into seasonal trends in tabletop. Illustrated by a selection of products from French brands, the winter theme is ‘Tables from times gone by’.

“The look emphasises natural colours and rusted or patinated materials, but still gives a more contemporary take on them, where raw materials are showcased,” they say. Colours – colours are straight from the countryside with rusty reds, browns, mineral grey, khaki, etc. In terms of harmonies, shades of grey or grey-green are combined in subtle contrasts with rusty ochres. Materials and motifs – the materials showcase the irregularity and poetry of the patinas on authentic stoneware and earthenware. In terms of motifs, there are hand-impressed patterns, mixes of clays and decorations inspired by winter plants. Shapes and finishes – shapes inspired by the land are modernised to elevate natural materials. In terms of finishes, designs play with mixtures of glossy and matt and natural, irregular finishes.

Francéclat’s trends are based on a foresight study carried out in 2020 for the 2022 Influences booklet, the organisation provides an insight into seasonal trends in tableware, illustrated by a selection of products by French brands.

HOMI

returns in January

HOMI returns to fieramilano in January for the next edition of the show, which will run from Thursday 26 January to Sunday 29 January.

Organisers promise lots of new ideas, inspirations and trends for visitors across a broad spectrum of sectors including furnishing accessories, table and kitchen accessories, textiles and home fragrances, and giftware. “Craftsmanship and Made In Italy have always been the common element throughout the HOMI pavilions, enhancing tradition and reinterpreting it with creativity and ingenuity. Just as important is the list of companies and products that pay attention to environmental and social impact,” they tell us.

Porland to debut innovative new collection at Ambiente

Porland is set to present an innovative, sustainable new collection at Ambiente – ReGen.

In what Porland says is an industry first, the company explains that Re-Gen is made by “using not only the production extract that has been recycled since 2005, but also this time recycling broken pieces, and misfits throughout the production processes for the first time in the industry”.

The collection will debut on both Porland stands at Ambiente. “In order to reach our target for reducing our carbon footstep, this is one of the many attempts we have been performing for the last couple of years,” says Imge Pamukcu, Porland board member and a founding member of internationally renowned organization Yuvam Dünya for raising awareness for global warming. “This project started in 2019 and it had to be flawless. We’ve been doing what people now call ‘recycled products’ since 2005. Porland wanted to create something unique with a quality feel and look that would be welcomed by everyone that has an awareness and environmental conscious, but most importantly by broad audience groups through its reasonable price tag.”

Retail news in brief

Waterford opens first pop up in NYC

The Waterford brand has opened its first-ever, standalone pop up in SoHo, New York. Marking the brand’s inaugural campaign under the guidance of new creative director Alice Bastin – whose background is in fashion – the pop up will remain open until December. As Waterford’s first standalone retail concept in the United States, the store is equipped with a fully immersive experience that enables visitors to absorb the powerful elements and landscapes of Ireland, the brand’s renowned heritage and craftsmanship, while celebrating past generational bonds.

Royal Selangor opens luxury flagship store in London’s iconic Battersea Power Station

Royal Selangor has opened its flagship

UK store in the iconic, revamped

Battersea Power Station. The brand has also launched the Battersea Capsule Collection to commemorate the opening and pay tribute to the heritage of the area. The opening is part of Royal

Selangor’s wider global growth expansion plans. The store, which is located within the legendary London landmark, pays homage to the

Battersea Power Station throughout its design.