Government announces £120m package for ceramics industry

The Government has announced a package of £120m for the ceramics industry to back capital investment in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects, as well as provide operational support for successful applicants to the fund who require additional support to manage increased costs.

Although there is little to no industrial tile manufacturing taking place in the UK at the moment, ceramics are crucial not only for housebuilding and everyday items like plates, bowls and smartphone screens but strategic industries such as advanced manufacturing, defence and tech, backed by the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.

Support for the ceramics sector will be open to eligible UK manufacturers across subsectors including refractory products, clay building materials, household ceramics and technical ceramics.

In a fresh call today, Ministers are also urging ceramics producers to engage with the Trade Remedies Authority, who can impose tariffs, to provide evidence where they believe existing trade remedy measures are not enough, or to support new investigations.

CEO of Ceramics UK Rob Flello said: “Ceramics UK is delighted by this landmark decision by the Government which recognises the fundamental role of our sector in the UK economy.”