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The ceramic mix consists of three clays drawn from different areas of the country, all being at least 100 kms distant and some up to 300 kms away. Because of the large volumes of clay consumed it was hoped to vary the ceramic recipe so as to include more of the clays which were closer to the factory location. Also one of its primary fluxing clays was presented in a hard shale like form causing serious and on-going damage to the normal mixers, which were unable to fully reduce the material.

The clays were transported to the factory by 40 tonne lorry then transferred to the mixing and blending departments by front end loader.