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- However, it was still unthinkable that Waterford would lose its hard earned reputation as a producer of the finest crystal in the world, so Waterford City Council responded by developing a plan to re-establish a crystal manufacturing and visitor centre in the city of Waterford.
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- Irish Independent
In January 2009, the main Waterford Crystal manufacturing base on the edge of Waterford was closed due to the insolvency of Waterford Wedgwood PLC, and in June 2010, Waterford Crystal relocated almost back to the roots of glass-making in the city centre. The Mall location holds both a manufacturing facility that melts over 750 tonnes of crystal ...
Newer and better furnaces were built in 1951 and Waterford began its amazing second phase, which, ultimately, was to take the company to the summit of the world's crystal industry. It was in 1955 that Waterford made its first profits.
Oct 12, 2013 · The old factory, visitor centre and gift shop are reportedly being gutted to allow for the development of new offices whilst the old manufacturing plant and warehouse which have been described as...
Jan 8, 2010 · This allowed the buyer to make crystal any where it wanted and call it Waterford. The factory, barring its visitors’ centre, was closed, and around 700 people lost their jobs.
Mar 17, 2010 · The new manufacturing facility will produce more than 40,000 pieces of crystal every year, with highly skilled workers crafting chandeliers and blowing crystal, as well as sculpting and...
