Furlong Mills Ltd

Established in 1842, Furlong Mills Ltd has become one of the UK's major processed material manufacturers and suppliers to the ceramic industry. With its technical knowledge & resources, coupled with a practical approach has enabled the company to establish itself as a leader in its field.

The company is firmly established within the ceramic industry, providing materials and support to a well-respected customer base, which includes its shareholding companies Dudson (Holdings) Ltd, Portmeirion Group plc and Churchill China plc.

Our diverse product range includes silica, feldspar, alumina, and industry specific composite ceramic fluxes that are processed to exact customer specifications. Our standard and bespoke range of ceramic bodies has enabled us to offer the materials required to meet the demands of today's market place, whilst an ongoing investment programme in people, plant and machinery shows our total commitment to the Ceramic Industry.


Products:

• Calcined Alumina (various grades)
• Feldspars (soda : potash)
• Silica
• Flint
• Dolomite
• Limestone
• Kaolins (specialist low fluorine products)
• Ball Clays
• Ceramic Bodies: Vitreous Hotelware, Earthenware, Wall Tile, Porcelain, Sanitaryware
• Bespoke range of ceramic fluxes

Manufacturing:
Purpose built state of the art production facilities with a capacity in excess of 30,000 tonnes per annum produces ceramic bodies in a high tech computer controlled blending department and a range of milled materials / minerals using continuous mills or individual cylinders.

The Production facilities on site are geared to processing raw materials to a controlled, consistent final state through the following operations.


Crushing : Grinding : Blending : Drying
Materials are supplied as individual components or blended to suit customers requirements.

Toll grinding contracts are considered.

Technical Facilities:
Working Closely with customers, understanding their needs and developing products to meet today’s high standards Furlong Mills Ltd offers technical support on an on-going basis.

Continuous product development has kept Furlong Mills Ltd at the forefront of it's business activities.

Logistics & Transport:
Furlong Mills Ltd sources minerals / materials on a worldwide basis which enables the company to offer products which are suitable for our customers' needs. The company is experienced in shipping and storage and has a fleet of vehicles for UK deliveries.