Business Details
Ceramics Equipment Manufacturer Stoke-on-Trent
Gladstone Engineering has been a family-owned business since our inception, rooted in Stoke-on-Trent - the heart of the UK's ceramics industry. With over 35 years of experience in manufacturing, we have established ourselves as the largest UK producer of pottery and ceramics studio equipment. Our commitment to superior customer service ensures we provide tailored solutions to meet client needs, backed by technical support, spare parts, and servicing for both our products and those of other manufacturers. Safety remains integral to our design philosophy, reflected in CE-compliant machinery featuring advanced safety mechanisms that exceed industry standards.Every product undergoes rigorous quality control through our ISO 9001-certified foundry and in-house manufacturing processes, guaranteeing exceptional durability and performance. We continuously refine our designs to enhance equipment efficiency while maintaining pride in building to exacting standards rather than cost constraints, offering these high-quality products at competitive prices. Our comprehensive range spans pottery machinery, glaze preparation systems, spray booths, and studio furniture, all developed through decades of industry expertise.
Services
Potters Wheels
Pugmills
Slabrollers
Spray Booths
Glaze Preparation
Studio Furniture
Plasticene Extruders
Plaster Blenders
Jigger Machines
Maintenance Service
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of ceramics equipment manufacturing expertise
- ISO 9001-certified foundry and production processes
- Comprehensive technical support and spare parts service
- Safety features exceeding industry standards
- Family-owned business with UK manufacturing heritage
Associations and certifications
- BS EN ISO 9001:2000
Services
Potters Wheels
We manufacture manual and electric potters wheels designed for both educational institutions and professional studios. Our wheels feature precision-engineered components and variable speed controls, offering stability and reliability for different clayworking techniques. Clients benefit from durable construction with easy maintenance features that ensure long-term performance.
Pugmills
Our de-airing pugmills produce consistent clay batches through advanced vacuum extrusion technology. The equipment combines robust industrial components with user-friendly controls, ensuring optimal clay preparation for commercial and educational facilities. Specialised models include heavy-duty mixers for high-volume production environments.
Spray Booths
Waterwash spray booths provide safe, efficient glazing environments with integrated filtration systems that meet health and safety regulations. Available with compressor and spraygun packages, these booths offer dust-free application spaces ideal for studio and workshop settings requiring professional finish quality.
Slabrollers
Motorised slabrollers produce uniform clay sheets with adjustable thickness settings. Designed for both studio and educational use, our equipment combines mechanical precision with ergonomic safety features. Manual operation options maintain tactile control while ensuring consistent output.
Studio Furniture
Customisable studio furniture solutions including workbenches, storage cabinets, and safety equipment stations. Our designs integrate with ceramic production equipment, optimising space usage while meeting ergonomic standards. All furniture complies with workshop safety regulations.
Questions
What ceramics equipment do you manufacture?
We produce potters wheels, pugmills, slabrollers, spray booths, glaze preparation systems, and studio furniture. Our range covers both educational and professional ceramic production requirements.
Do you supply spare parts for older equipment?
Yes, our technical support includes supplying spare parts and servicing for all our machinery, regardless of age or model, plus assistance with some competitor equipment.
Are your products CE marked?
All equipment complies with current health and safety legislation and carries CE marking, incorporating advanced safety features exceeding basic industry standards.
How is quality controlled during production?
Our ISO 9001-certified foundry produces all castings in-house. Components are machined at our Stoke-on-Trent facility, with final assemblies undergoing rigorous electrical testing and pre-delivery inspection.
Can equipment be delivered to remote UK locations?
We deliver to mainland UK. For Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, and Channel Islands, please contact us directly for shipping arrangements.
