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Pottery manufacturer Churchill China is enjoying a ‘healthy order book’ as it continues to bounce back from the pandemic.

Over the past six weeks, the Sandyford-based company has seen a recovery in º£½ÇÊÓƵ sales following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions around hospitality, while trading in Europe and some of the company’s other export markets have also improved.

But bosses say that they ‘remain mindful’ of the potential impact any further restrictions could have on the business over the course of the rest of the year.

During today's AGM, Churchill China chairman Alan McWalter said: “I would like to update you on the positive progress our business has made since our 2020 preliminary results announcement on 19 April, 2021.

“In our announcement we advised that, following a quiet first quarter given Covid-related market constraints, we were beginning to see growing evidence of a recovery in hospitality activity and sales as these restrictions were relaxed

“I am pleased to report that this increased activity has continued over the following six weeks and we now enjoy a healthy order book.

“This improvement has been most evident in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, but we have also been encouraged by stronger trading in Europe and other export markets.

“We believe our decision to maintain operating levels will stand us in good stead and that the level of momentum within the business will allow us to meet our target performance levels both in the short and longer term.”