Drayton Beaumont history

Kilnconstruct Ltd. was founded originally in 1985. Following steady growth in the design and manufacture of kilns, the company was renamed. The core expertise was initially intermittent kilns, but the consequent development of the activities soon led to the construction of continuous kilns as well. The focus on the domestic market was broadened in the 1990s towards international markets. Looking for new avenues of expression, Chairman Jack Beaumont naturally became interested in a liaison with Drayton, as the many synergies were obvious. Drayton, which was founded in 1965, offered a well-established network on a global scale and long experience in the manufacturing of continuous kilns, two important factors for merging the activities of the two players. There was no risk that the philosophy and the existing activities of Jack Beaumont Exports Ltd. with regard to quality, service and product range would be jeopardized. Drayton Beaumont Kilns Ltd. was founded in July 2002 at the former Drayton works, forming Britain's largest kiln building company.

The merging of Drayton Kilns and Jack Beaumont Kilns in 2002 meant the emergence of one of the most experienced units in this field and there will be a chance at the show to see just how busy and successful they have been With rapidly changing production strategies, Drayton Beaumont has become expert at helping to source the right kiln and getting it in, up and running for the customer

Whilst still family owned, the company will maintain the business ethics on which both companies were founded, integrity and the supply of high quality, cost effective kilns and ancillary equipment to all sectors of the ceramic and other industries. The company has 60 employees, over 60,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and an established and growing agency network.

Its wide range of products and expertise cover the whole ceramic spectrum including tunnel kilns, shuttle kilns, lifting hoods, belt kilns, driers, curing ovens, heat treatment furnaces, thermal oxidisers, repairs / refurbishments relocation and automation.

Drayton Beaumont Kilns Ltd fully refurbish and/or upgrade kilns, including new steel work, linings, burners, in fact anything to improve existing kilns bringing them up to the latest safety standards, improving, firing efficiencies.

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