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Kiln-free recycled tile startup agrees pilot deal with major UK supplier

Dekiln and Johnson Tiles launch a pilot manufacturing site in Stoke-on-Trent to scale kiln‑free tiles.
Tiles are cured on a drying rack at 35C, avoiding energy‑intensive kilns and saving over 90% in energy costs.
The project aims to revive Britain’s ceramics sector amid rising energy costs and plant closures.
Johnson Tiles hopes to resume production at its Stoke factory using Dekiln’s low‑carbon technology if the pilot succeeds.
Dekiln tiles are made from recycled plaster or gypsum waste and plant‑based binders.
The project has backing from Green Angel Ventures and Frontier IP, with £3m awarded by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Dekiln sources plaster waste from the ceramics industry for free, cutting disposal costs for partners.
The Guardian notes North Staffordshire has seen a decline in ceramics firms, underscoring industry challenges.
Dekiln founder Aled Roberts highlights the tiles as better insulators with fewer defects and broader pigment options.
The collaboration may pave the way for broader adoption of low‑carbon ceramics in the UK.

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