As we go to press, the dramatic events of last week at Waterford Crystal, with the occupation of the visitor centre, are still...
Author: Munster Express
Crystal parallels in Rosenthal case
Crystal parallels in Rosenthal case
German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal, which filed for insolvency after parent company Waterford Wedgwood went into...
Clarion Capital – a new American suitor for Waterford Crystal
Clarion Capital – a new American suitor for Waterford Crystal
There is some optimism that Waterford Crystal may be rescued but there are still some issues outstanding. The Receiver has...
‘Rosenthal' state support proposal for purchase an example to Waterford
‘Rosenthal' state support proposal for purchase an example to Waterford
While Waterford Crystal workers worry about their fate, we understand that the situation in Germany is not dissimilar for...
Sister firm to Waterford Crystal fights for own survival
Sister firm to Waterford Crystal fights for own survival
The very fine, old and prestigious German company of Rosenthal, currently a subsidiary of Waterford Wedgwood, may be taken over...
Wedgwood family may buy back pottery firm
Wedgwood family may buy back pottery firm
While KPS Capital Partners are clearly in the running for the purchase of the Waterford Crystal group, they will have...
Banking crisis adds to recession
Banking crisis adds to recession
The fall of Anglo Irish Bank, the popular bank for developers, was not a great surprise. They overlent and created an...
KPS Capital Partners has track record of company rescue
KPS Capital Partners has track record of company rescue
The New York based KPS Capital Partners specialises in turnaround situations both in America and Europe and has a history of...
O'Reilly deserved more appreciation than he received
O'Reilly deserved more appreciation than he received
The Receivership of Waterford Wedgwood marks the end of a long relationship between Sir Anthony O’Reilly and Waterfrord...
Positive signs at Waterford Crystal
Positive signs at Waterford Crystal
It is good to see buyers emerge for Waterford Crystal and we understand that the KPS firm could be a good owner and ensure a...
National Government is a real option
National Government is a real option
Given the continuing recession and the drastic fall in tax revenues and growth in the budget deficit, a united approach is...
Shock over Waterford Crystal receivership
Shock over Waterford Crystal receivership
Shock and concern has affected Waterford in the first week of the year as the New year could not have brought worse news with...
