New Medalta Ceramics

New Medalta

1958

Established by Malcolm McArthur in the old Medalta buildings. Began production of 'birch bark' style dishes designed as a promotional item for Dairy Queen franchises. Destroyed by fire December 24th, 1958.

 

Sunburst Ceramics Ltd.

Sunburst

1960 - 66 Medicine Hat

 

1966 - 75 Lethbridge

Ralph Thrall of Lethbridge acquired the Medalta plant and hired Malcolm McArthur as manager. In 1966 the plant was moved to Lethbridge.

 

Medalta Potteries 1966 Ltd.

Medalta66

1966 - 86

Shorty Matuska (formerly of Medalta and Wyatt's Alberta Potteries), in partnership with Bill Crockford, leased the old Alberta Potteries plant. They made classic Medalta crocks, bean pots, etc.

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