| What started as a request for unique bisque developed into a company known for innovative ceramic products. In 1999, Alicia Toal asked her husband, DJ, to find contemporary bisque shapes for her paint-your-own-pottery studio in Charlotte, NC. The popularity of contemporary ceramic studios was rapidly growing and vendors were overwhelmed by the demand for simple functional shapes. Upon purchasing a container of Bisque from Italy, DJ found the ideal spot to warehouse his inventory - the barn in his backyard. Sherry Purser had just moved to the southeast from California and was hired as Bisque Imports' first employee. Sherry thought that working in a barn was normal in North Carolina - so she was perfect for BI. |
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Keeping Track of our inventory is an important task and Sherry is the best! Having been with Bisque Imports since its inception in 1999, Sherry knows what works best for our customers and is dedicated to keeping inventory levels at their peak.
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| Our shapes were an immediate hit with local and regional studio owners. DJ enjoyed his new endeavor so much that he quit his day job and started working full-time on Bisque Imports. One year later we moved the company to Belmont - an historic textile town just outside of Charlotte. The development of our website, unique shapes and quick order turnaround helped us to grow quickly. This growth afforded us the opportunity to be the first bisque supplier to implement 10% shipping rates to any location in the USA. See our shipping policies. |
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Managing the Daily Operations of a growing company like Bisque Imports is a big job. Spencer ensures that the BI Crew has what they need to efficiently and effectively provide the best products and services to our customers.
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Warehousing and Shipping our wide range of products keeps Jerry, our Warehouse Manager, and his crew on their toes. They pack and ship each order with care and precision within 24-48 hours. Our recycled (and recyclable) packaging helps them to send your product in a Green manner while effectively reducing the opportunity for breakage. Whether it is a big or small order - we will go beyond the norm to make sure you are satisfied with our packaging and delivery services. Please call us with any special delivery or order requests. Photo: (front row: left to right) Rene, Frances, Bonnie, (back row: left to right) Mike, Jerry, Dee, Chris and Ray.
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We Love What We Do and it shows each day by cheerfully supporting our customers. Zane, Renee and Kirsty provide the best Customer Service in the industry and are ready to help you with any questions that you may have about our products. We want to make your job easier by having a "can do" attitude. Give us a call - we love your business. Photo: (from left to right) Zane, Renee, and Kirsty (middle)
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| We have long since outgrown the barn, but bisque is still the primary focus at Bisque Imports. Our home is now an 80,000 sq ft former textile mill which houses our offices and thousands of bisque shapes including elegant, functional pieces, home decor, garden accents, figurines, bisque beads, Tag-Alongs, Mighty Tots, Speranza, Terra Cotta Bisque and more. In 2006, the company introduced Bisque Imports Warm Glass - a division that offers tools and supplies for fusing and forming art glass. Our understanding of the contemporary ceramics market helped the art of Warm Glass make a successful introduction into studios. |
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New Ideas are embraced daily in our Marketing Department. By staying ahead of trends and working to consistently provide our customers with innovative new products, we are able to keep you at the forefront of the fired and creative arts industry. Photo: (from left to right) Chris, Kristin, Crista and DJ
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Technical Expertise about our products and attention to detail are essential to Beth. As our Technical Support / Quality Control expert, Beth works daily to ensure that our products continually improve so that we may provide the best for you and your business.
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| Bisque Imports has aligned itself with many top industry suppliers including Duncan, Spectrum System 96 Glass, Marabu, Royal Langnickel, AMACO and Paint Me. In the coming years, BI will continue to offer a broader offering of bisque shapes, glaze, glass, clay, tools and accessories for our customers. |
In 2008, Bisque Imports initiated a Green program through which we endeavor to reduce our carbon footprint through recycling, reducing waste and reusing materials. Our packing materials are made from recycled paper and are recyclable. We endeavor to reduce paper use by e-mailing invoices and sharing company news through our website, e-mails and other electronic media. Eco-friendly measures are used to up-fit and restore our historic warehouse which allows us to "recycle" our building and share in spirit of the community in which we operate.
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| Throughout our years in business, we have worked with thousands of studios around the world and have shipped over 10 million bisque shapes. We are fortunate to be involved in the creative industry and we are grateful to our customers for the many years we have had as a supplier to their establishments. We love bringing ne wideas to the table and we thrive on providing unmatched service to our customers. We are truly blessed to be your bisque supplier. |
Our Mission:
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Supply quality bisque at competitive prices.
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Expand our product offerings to meet market demands.
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Provide Superior Customer Service
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Our Products
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Superior craftsmanship quality
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Internationally recognized imported bisque
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Bisque fired cone 02-04 certified
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Compatible with cone 05-06 glaze and underglaze
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