Porsgrund Porcelain Factory
Porsgrund Porcelain Factory (Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik, abbreviated PP) is a porcelain flatware company located at Porsgrunn in Telemark county, Norway.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
History
The company's production plant is a popular tourist attraction. The company was founded by Johan Jeremiassen in 1885 and has produced designs by Norwegian artists such as Ferdinand Finne, Theodor Kittelsen, Frans Widerberg and Odd Nerdrum.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Since 1996 the factory has been owned by the Atle Brynestad company CG Holding AS. In contrast to its prosperous history, Porsgrund has since experienced a financial decline.<ref>NTB/Dagens Næringsliv (June 13, 2005). Selger Porsgrunds Porselen etter uvilje Template:In lang</ref> After years of uncertain future, adjustments have been made to increase cost efficiency, by considerable restructuring to the production and sales processes.<ref>Tinholt, Dag, Telemarksavisa (January 8, 2010). PP blir handelshus med få ansatte Template:In lang</ref><ref>Bjørndal, Bente, Dagens Næringsliv (April 24, 2009). Brynestad i gjeldsforhandlinger Template:In lang</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Brynestad has restructured his group several times, and CG Holding has gradually become the privately owned group company 3 Norske, which was founded on 2 July 2007.<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It also includes the sister companies Hadeland Lys and Tinnstøperi (established in 1991) and the cruise ship company SeaDream Yacht Club (established in 2001).<ref name=":0" />
Gallery
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Chocolate pot
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Teacup
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Teapot designed by Konrad Galaaen
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Moustache cup
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Cream mug designed by Nora Guldbrandsen
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Porcelain glass with national emblem
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Coffee pot designed by Nora Gulbrandsen
References
Other sources
- Bøe, Alf (1967) Porsgrunds porselænsfabrik : bedrift og produksjon gjennom åtti år, 1885-1965 (Oslo: Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik)
- Polak, Ada (2000) Gammelt porsgrund porselen (Oslo: C. Huitfeldt Forlag ) Template:ISBN