This paper looks at the world-wide situation in the tableware industry for both glassware and china. With over 300 manufacturers producing artware, crystal, ornamental ware and other types of glassware it is estimated that around a third of these companies produce tableware. Production figures for the EU (to 1995) are given with a feature on the Eastern European market. A table of major players in the Eastern European market are listed. The feature also covers Japan and the USA.
Origin
Ceramic Industry, Usa
Journal Title
Proc Xviii Icg, San Francisco, Usa, July 1998 27-36
Sector
Domestic glass
Class
D 451