Potter's Supplies and Mail Order

General information

Potters Supplies and Mail Order (PSMO) was one of the earliest suppliers of ceramic materials to the emerging studio pottery industry in South Africa. The family business was founded by Harold and José Fowell during the 1960’s, up to the mid 1960.'s all glazes and allied materials were imported to South Africa.
John Mathey asked Harold if he would start to manufacture glazes using, where ever possible, local materials. From humble beginnings PSMO was launched. Harold then branched out into kiln building and a factory premises was purchased in 1983 for the expanding business, in Daleside, Midvaal.
This legacy continues to this day with Simon Fowell, the son of Harold and José. From the very same family premises, the range and business has expanded to be one of the major suppliers to ceramic hobbyists, Studio Potters and manufacturing. The range of products still continues the original policy of using the best local materials. The PSMO products are offered via Mail Order; however this is now done via the Internet. PSMO now exports to several African countries as well.
The same customer oriented service is provided by the PMSO team. The phone-in and e-mail technical service has solved many a potters’ creative or technical problem. Their passion for all things ceramic is literally part of the DNA of PSMO.