ceramic industry Angola: Portugal’s Mota-Engil group invests in tile production in Angola

Porto, Portugal, 4 Jan – Portugal’s Mota-Engil group has formalised a new partnership in the construction area, in the wire drawing (tiles) sector, via Mota-Engil Angola, indicates a note sent last Wednesday to the national market regulator (CMVM).

The group reported it had established a partnership “with the Fapricela company to build an industrial drawing unit in Benguela province in Angola.”

Mota-Engil’s new partner is the “market leader in Portugal in the wire drawing industry and transferred most of the capital of the company it held in Angola, Fatra.”

Mota-Engil Angola will hold “a 70 percent stake in Fatra and in the first phase plans call for an investment volume above US$15 million” in 2010 alone, the note indicates.
This phase will create about 75 jobs. “New investments are planned in a later phase, so that Fatra can expand its offer of wire-drawn products and become a reference company in Angola.”

Mota-Engil has been investing in various activity sectors in Angola, ranging from construction to energy, via its subsidiary for that country.

Mota-Engil’s partner is a group of Angolan investors headed by the state oil company Sonangol, with a 41 percent stake. The Portuguese group controls the remaining 51 percent. (macauhub)

Source: Portugal’s Mota-Engil group invests in tile production in Angola

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Performance Blue Kitchen Design

easily accessible kitchen cabinet. There are different shapes, textures exposure, and the dominant color. Be cabinets that changed the face of the kitchen is attractive.

“It knew it was love”. It can be an inspiration to make a placement cabinet “that easily recognizable, so that we can continue to love”. Two of the kitchen cabinet is a display window. Cabinet underneath for storage mini furniture and silverware. That way, whoever kitchen users, can identify where the equipment and furniture stored, easily.

We can even make it more optimal and attractive. Consider, on the left there is a shelf cabinet door board. Serves as a container rack kitchen furniture prone to dust. Form a shelf that adjusts its location adjacent to the windows and side door.

Central cabinet using two stacking shelves. Which one is flat and elongated, the other shaped boards arranged vertically. Board planks confirm the size and function, while the shelves in corner cabinet into the kitchen where the barrier. All the shelves are useful as a container for furniture and accessories that had been exposed.

On the shelves there are frosted glass door shelf. Form takon box with silver trim makes it look outstanding. This shelf serves as a container of instant food. Instant food packaging makes a colorful display rack becomes more beautiful.

Under Cabinet-shaped box. Coating the door to be different. Left the cabinet with two shelves decorated with protruding door. Bulge is derived from a form of silver colored plastic triangle. This is to confirm the functions under the stove shelf. The ornaments also accent in the cabinet below.

Drawer stacking three performed with the touch of another design. Curved handle, made of stainless steel. Arch was performed to balance the rack on a framed cabinet silver.

This is a bold design cabinet design performance without losing functionality. Cabinet face character, container for furniture are met.

Glass Waste used to make Floor and Wall Tiles – Ceramic Industry Singapore

SINGAPORE: In the near future, building materials, such as floor and wall tiles, insulation materials and concrete, could be fashioned from bits of waste glass at only a fraction of its current recycling cost.

Last year, more than 57,000 tonnes of waste glass was generated in Singapore.

After a year of research, a team from the Centre of Innovation in Environmental and Water Technology at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), believes it has come up with a greener alternative by converting waste glass into building materials by crushing and blending the glass with an eco-friendly binding agent.

Currently, waste glass is either dumped at the Pulau Semakau landfill or sold to recycling companies overseas where the glass is re-melted at temperatures of 1,600°C.

Not only is this method expensive, it also consumes a lot of energy and generates massive amounts of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.

Resource: Turning waste glass into wall tiles and floor tiles

Ceramic Industry Africa: Ghana brick and tile manufacturers looking for government help

Brick and tile producers inwards the Brong-Ahafo domain birth called in on the authorities to bug out with a insurance that would assist sustain the diligence, since all but of the constructing companies are during the brink of caving in, due to the low contempt of their products.

Concording to the producers, the governing can attain its aim of creating several businesses for the young to palliate the issue of maverick migration, as well as give enough revenue, if it considers encouraging the brick and tile industry.

They emphasised that Republic of Ghana is blessed with rich raw clay, which is the raw material for the output of quality bricks and tiles for the building industry, which when used could help keep the country vast adds together of income.

Mouthing in carve up questions with the directors of the Adantia Bricks and Tiles Company Limited, and Paramount Housing and Clay Enterprise, Mr. Kofi Sarfo Sakyi and Mr. Emmanuel Kwame Mensah respectively, they both excused the amount used to importee cinder for the making up of cement could be abbreviated to save the country sufficiency revenue, whenever the apply of localized bricks and tiles is swept up.

Read more: Brick And Tile Manufacturers Cry for Gov't Support

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Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition 2010

Are you looking to take a part in any competition then go for Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition 2010. Just have to make a call to register your name as participant.

The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics, have announced the 2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition Call for Entries

Huh! do you how much winner prize amount???

it's cash prize of $5,000 and a five-day trip to Bologna....

This one is 17th no competition during year (i dont know exactly the years)

If you are interested then please visit www.tilecompetition.com or contact Novità Communications at 718.857.4806 and info@novitapr.com.

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Vinyl! Floor Tiles India, USA, UK

If you are looking for a durable tiles for flooring then vinyl tiles is your first choice. This is types of ceramic tiles and widely used as floor tiles. In home improvement market vinyl floor tiles are leading online selling product.

Resource: Luxury Vinyl Tiles for bathroom and kitchen at Cheap Price

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Porcelain Bathroom Tiles India

Porcelain Bathroom and Kitchen Tiles

If you are planning on replacing your bathroom tiles, an excellent choice will be Porcelain tiles. Porcelain bathroom tiles are very durable, comes in a variety of colors and textures and are just as easy to install as ceramic tile. An overview of porcelain bathroom tiles will give you a good foundation to build on and plan for your new bathroom.

Porcelain bathroom tiles with a range of designs, easy installation, low pricing and convenient manageability are well suited for all housing requisites.

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What are vitrified tiles?

What are vitrified tiles?

Vitrified tiles are made by combining 40% clay and 60% silica in a process called vitrification. The process of manufacture makes them extremely hard and non-porous - a great advantage over natural stones like marble which are porous and hence need a good deal of care.

Vitrified tiles are virtually maintenance free and have very good abrasion resistance - which makes them very suitable for use in high traffic areas.

And there is another huge advantage vitrified tiles have over most other floors. The designs on vitrified tiles are printed with soluble salts which are essentially penetrating pigments that penetrate to a depth of 2 to 3 mm below the surface of the tile ... and that means the design is present at depths of up to 25% of the tile's thickness! And the high hardness and abrasion resistance of vitrified tiles essentially means that the design is permanent for all practical purposes. In contrast, some floor polishes exist over the surface of the floor and have little abrasion resistance.

But on the other hand, vitrified tiles are not currently available in a great variety of shades - at least not in as many shades as natural stone tiles are.

Source: Other advantages of vitrified tiles

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Porcelain tile, a world leader in tiling arena!

Porcelain tiles prove versatility of design, color and purpose by offering high range and variety in all forms. Highly popular for domestic and commercial purposes these are globally availed and thus prove highly competent in tiling market.

Read more about porcelain tiles:
Ceramic tiles vs. Porcelain tiles

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Ceramic tiles vs. Porcelain tiles

Tug of war between ceramic tiles vs. porcelain tiles can be put to rest by confirming porcelain tile as finest form of ceramic tile that is widely popular for usage and designs it offers.

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The Derbyshire Ceramic Fair 2009, UK

Derbyshire Ceramic Fair 2009

The Derbyshire Ceramic Fair
Date: 26th September (Saturday) to 27th September (Sunday)
Time:
11 am—4:30 pm Saturday
11 am—4 pm Sunday
Venue:
The Derbyshire Ceramic Fair
Cavendish Hall
Edensor, Estate
Chatsworth, United Kingdom (UK)

Organizer:
Prestige Ceramic Fairs in UK
http://www.prestigeceramicfairs.com/
P.O. Box 5 Pinxton NG16 6JD United Kingdom (UK)

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Ceramic Industry Angola, Africa

Luanda, Angola — At least 14 ceramic units for the manufacturing of bricks, floor tiles, wall tiles, roof-tiles, glazed tiles, mosaics and sanitary wares will be built in 2009 in Angola (Region: Africa), reported Monday to Angop, the general-director of Unicerâmica, Artur da Silva Mota.

According to him, the construction of these ceramics will employ dozen young people and increase the current ceramic production rate, estimated at 5.6 million bricks per month.

In the opinion of Silva Mota, the fully functioning of the new ceramics will count on a production capacity estimated at 12.3 million bricks per month.

The ceramic industrial unit currently manages 14 units, of which 12 are working and another two about to be launched.

The industrial unit counts on two ceramics in Luanda, three in Catete (Bengo), one in Porto Amboim and Wako Kungo (Kwanza Sul) two in Benguela, three in Lubango (Huila) an one at Caala (Huambo) and another to be opened next April.

The ceramic industry unit was created in 1975.

Source: Ceramic Industry Angola: Country to Have 14 Ceramic Factories in 2009

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CERAMITEC 2009 Munich, Germany

CERAMITEC 2009
11th International Trade Fair for Machinery, Equipment, Plants, Processes and Raw Materials for CERAMICS and POWDER METALLURGY

CERAMITEC 2009
Date: 10/20/2009 To 10/23/2009
Time: Currently we have no data if any user have then please make comment
Venue:
New Munich Trade Fair Centre, EAST Entrance
Munich, Germany

Exhibitors at CERAMITEC can take part in the special exhibition free of charge; companies that are not exhibitors at CERAMITEC pay a flat rate of €500. For further information, and a registration form, contact the CERAMITEC exhibition team (Phone: +49 89 9 49-113 78, e-mail: info(at)ceramitec.de).

Further information on CERAMITEC 2009: www.ceramitec.de

Please note that online booking is now open for space at the trade press stand and in the trade press boxes at CERAMITEC 2009.

To book your space go to: http://www.ceramitec.de/de/Presse/Fachpresse

Please check this page if we get any information regarding CERAMITEC 2009 then update it. If you have any information about CERAMITEC 2009 then please make a comment.

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Ceramic Industry Iran: History of Iranian china industry

Ceramic Industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. Due to the abundance of ceramic raw material, namely soil and ease of production, ceramic objects are one of the oldest and most ancient signs of the early man ever found. As far as archeological findings and excavations are considered, Iran is the primary birthplace of this industry. And it was from Iran that the industry expanded to other parts of the globe.

The first ever-excavated ceramic objects belonging to 10 to 12 thousand years ago were explored in Zagros mountain range in Iran. They were made manually using neither a clay wheel nor an oven for baking the clay. The discovered items in Silk Hills in Kashan (belonging to 8,000 year B.C.) and the discovered items in Susa (belonging to 2,700 B.C.) are indicative of the acquaintance and knowledge of their residents with an oven to bake the clay.

During a developing trend Iran's ceramics flourished more to reach a turning point during Safavid's era. Exceptional and marvelous items were created in that era. Decorating historical monuments and buildings inclusive of mosques in Isfahan and other Iranian towns. The production of tiles suffered stagnation after the Safavad's era giving way to imported European china.he industry suffered stagnation even further until 1960. Before then tiles were produced manually. Then Iran tile factory, the first manufacturer of tiles, was inaugurated. This was a turning point.

Later Sa'di, Hafiz and Isfahan factories followed the suit. Later a few china factories were inaugurated to manufacture china- ware and sanitary ware. Unfortunately the activity of all factories was halted after the 1979 Revolution and during the Imposed War. But later during the First and Second Five Year Economic Development Plans (FYEDP) activities were restored and during the Second FYEDP the total production in the industry witnessed a 12.6% increase on the average. During 1999 the production of tiles exceeded 61 million sq. m and ceramics in general 82,000 tons. Over 22,000 workers were working in this industry.

Three outstanding factors are responsible for the flourishing of the prosperous tile manufacturing business in Iran: one is abundance of soil as the raw material; the second is inexpensive energy sources and the third one cheap labor and high unemployment rate (there are plenty job applicants available). The products of this industry are divided into four categories: Tiles, sanitary ware, chinaware and industrial ceramics. The objective of this report is to study such classification.

Wall and floor tiles:

Tile industry is ten thousand years old. Tiles used to be manually produced in small workshops before 1960. Then Irana tile factory was inaugurated. This was a turning point. Later Sa'di, Hafiz and Isfahan factories became operational to boost the production volume of machine made tiles. The above 5 factories were producers of wall tiles before the Revolution.

But Nilu, Yazd, Alborz and Gilan factories were making floor tiles. Establishment of new factories after the Revolution brought their number to 16 units in 1994, with a total capacity of 37.3 million square meters in the same year. As the production volume boosted gradually, the number of production units was brought to 30 in 1999 with an annual capacity of 67.1 million sq. m. 15 units of which were allotted to production of wall tiles with 47.4 million sq. m. capacity, while the remaining 15 units were producers of floor tiles with 19.7 million sq. m. capacity.

Such figures were indicative of 87.5% and 89.8% boost in number and capacity respectively compared to five years earlier. The production volume of tile manufacturers reached 60.9 million sq. m in the year 1999, indicating 8.7% growth compared to a year earlier and 65% growth compared to five years before that. The total number of the staff in the aforementioned production units equaled 14,000 people in that year (with 4,350 sq. m. per capita) and 91% output as the nominal production capacity. Such output fluctuated between 90% and 100% during the said Five Year Plans.

Sanitary ware:
The first manufacturer of sanitary ware products, Pars Ceram, was constructed and opened in 1969 in Qarchak, Varamine. Two other such factories, Mina and Armitaj (Gol-Nama) were later built and inaugurated to launch their production line. Meeting the domestic requirements of such products, prior to that, was totally dependent on imports from Europe. However as the government attached more significance to boosting the domestic production in recent years, a giant step has been taken in this regard.

While enjoying promotion of technology in production, enhancement of quality, diversification and a wide range of varieties in ceramic industry have been witnessed. The production capacity of the aforementioned first three factories totaled 22,000 tons back in 1979. But this figure jumped to 51,000 tons in 1999, indicating a remarkable 232% growth compared to 1979. The number of production units also boosted to 9 indicating 200% increase.

Also in the same year 2,700 workers were employed with a production of 19 tons per capita. In 1999 some 6,136 tons of sanitary ware were exported amounting to $2 million. This figure was indicative of 19% and 12% increase respectively compared to a year before.

Chinaware:
It is evident that the ceramic pots and dishes have been made for ages. The industry of making such items is one of the most ancient ones, as based on the excavated and discovered items we know that since thousands of years ago man has been making them in order to meet her/his needs. Clay pots and objects were made in Iran using argil (red soil or clay) for ages. Not only Iranians made clay pots but also sculptures.

The traditional way of making clay objects is still used in some provinces such as Hamedan and Khorasan. As the machine was introduced in the Iranian china industry four factories namely Kabon, Alborz, Pars China and Air Porcelain (Gilan) launched their production activity with a total annual capacity of 4,780 tons of dishes and pots and other chinaware products before 1979.

Up to the year 1980 about 30,000 tons was the domestic annual demand for above products, 80% of which was met by imports. But during that year, the government banned the import of chinaware and consequently the number of relevant factories was increased. Thirteen production units with an annual nominal capacity of 16,000 tons were active in 1984.

Industrial Ceramics:
Great significance is attached to the industrial ceramics in the advanced ceramics, as industrial ceramics are one of the major requirements of advanced industry. Electricity, metal melting (in steel mills) and the textile industries are great need of the industrial ceramics. The country's demand for industrial ceramics used to be entirely met through imports in the past.

However, the adoption of self- sufficiency policies during the recent years by the government has caused great significance to be attached to domestic production of such items. Thus, three industrial units comprising 658 staff launched the production of this product in 1999 with 8,850 tons yield. This volume not only met the domestic requirements but also paved the way for export of such products. The total value of exported industrial ceramics was merely $200,000 in this year.

Source: Ceramic Industry in Iran

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Ceramic Industry Jan, 2010 | Ceramic Fair, Festival, Trade Show, Exhibition

Ceramic Industry January, 2010

Ceramic Fair, Festival, Trade Show, Exhibition

CeraGlass 2010

January 29, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Organiser: Confederation of Indian Industry
Venue: Sitapura Industrial Area, Tonk Road
City: Jaipur,
Country: India [Asia]

Tags: Indian Ceramic Industry, Consumer Ceramics Products, Industrial Ceramics Products, Glass Products Trade Show, Sanitary Wares Trade Exhibition, Floor Tiles Business Fair, Ceramic Fibre Products, Industrial Abrasive Products, Glass Products Trade Show, Ceramic Decorating Technology, Table Ware Products, Railway Equipments, Ceramic Glass Products, India

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Ceramic Industry Thailand: Ceramic Ware Thailand

Ceramic ware has been produced in many types for various uses and has become an inseparable part of daily human life since prehistoric times. In many archaeological sites in Thailand, a large number and variety of ceramic remains have been discovered.

According to their sources of ceramic manufacture, ceramics unearthed in Thailand are classified into two main groups: those produced in Thailand and those produced in foreign countries.



With the skills of ancient Thai artisans and the abundant raw materials available in the region, the ceramics excavated were well made. They were decorated using a wide range of techniques and designs. So they are ranked among the finest in the world and its quality is remarkably distinctive.

A number of archaeological sites and ancient ruins found throughout Thailand have been excavated to study the social and cultural conditions and the development of communities in the past.

During that process, some sites have been disturbed, to their detriment, either with intention or through carelessness. Serious damage has occurred to archaeological artifact in many sites, especially to fragile artifact made of clay.

Major ceramic sites in Thailand

One of the most important ancient ceramic sites in Thailand is in Ban Chiang. It is located in the Korat Plateau in north-eastern Thailand, where a large quantity of fine pottery several thousand years old were found.

Before the discovery, this area was thought to be an uncivilized backwater, although it actually possessed a highly developed culture that had a great impact on the whole region. The deepest levels of Ban Chiang can be dated to B.C. 3600.

Besides that, unglazed, low-fired pottery has also been found at other sites throughout Thailand. One of the major sites is at Ban Kao in Kanchanaburi province, central Thailand, where distinctive earthenware pieces including tripod vessels with hollow tapering legs were excavated.

Another site with particular fine examples was unearthed in the 1980's at Ban Prasat, which is typically in black or red clay. The pieces have less decoration than Ban Chiang, but the shapes are equally distinctive...

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World Tile Industry News: The Tile Doctor

Industry Expert Silver Cornia Joins as CTO to Launch New Products

ATLANTA, July 7, 2009 – Tile Media Properties (TMP), parent company of The Tile Doctor, today announced the addition of Silver Cornia as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. As one of the preeminent ceramic experts, Cornia’s first priority will be the launch of the company’s ground-breaking antimicrobial surface modifier for ceramic tile and sanitary ware, Tile Doctor Shield.

The Tile Doctor has secured the world-wide exclusive on the solution that has been widely accepted in other industries for more than 30-years. Cornia has pioneered a cost effective and durable application of the green antimicrobial for ceramics in response to the leaching biocides
, heavy metals and other harmful solutions for control of mold and mildew currently on the market. Tile Doctor Shield technology is “so safe you can wear it.”

According to Curt Rapp, CEO of The Tile Doctor, “This technology stands above all others for ease of application coupled with safe and effective performance. After a simple treatment you have a product that is self cleaning and is effective against a broad spectrum of microbes; mold, algae, fungus are all no match for this ceramic technology.”

Initial testing by Cornia has shown the surface modifier to have no effect on COF. The modified surface is extremely durable but, unlike other antimicrobial solutions, it can be recharged easily in high traffic areas if needed. Aesthetically, the Tile Doctor Shield does not change the appearance of the surface, nor does it leach poisons or emit VOCs when on the treated surface. As an EPA and BPD registered antimicrobial (and other global registrations), it is effective to 99.9% reduction of growth of microbes like bacteria, mold and fungus.

The target applications are wall tiles, floor tiles and pool tiles and sanitary ware. Cornia is working with companies to incorporate the technology into installation products to remove the leaching technologies currently on the market. Hospitals, schools, public areas and homes can all benefit from this cost-effective and durable solution.

Cornia will oversee all new product development from the company’s Sassuolo, Italy office. “It is with great pride and satisfaction that we welcome Silver to our team,” said Rapp. “I have always believed Silver to be one of the greatest technical minds in the tile industry and am flattered he plans to share our commitment to advancing innovation to tile worldwide.”

About The Tile Doctor
Founded in 1999 by tile industry veteran Curt Rapp, The Tile Doctor and its Internet properties, have been focused on the needs of the tile consumer and tile industry for nine years. With tens of millions of unique visitors over the years, in 2007 the company launched a line of how-to videos. This year, the company is unveiling a dramatic addition to the best tile information on the Internet: an advanced collection of products, solutions and machines for the industry professionals and consumers.

The company is incorporated as Tile Media Properties, a nod to the company’s informational origins. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., the company is an active member of the Ceramic Tile Institute of America (ctioa.org) and is a proud supporter of Tile Partners for Humanity (tpfh.com). For more information, visit www.thetiledoctor.com.

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Source: The Tile Doctor launches environmentally friendly antimicrobial

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Modern Textured Ceramic Tiles

Modern textured ceramic tiles from Refin – this is the Circus collection. The tactile 3D ‘circles in relief’ texture adds movement and brings this tile range to life! Circus ceramic tiles are easy to include in your interior decor – the cool, contemporary color scheme includes white, beige, purple and black options.

For a splash of color, you can also add Circus textured border tiles with flamboyant baroque accents rendered in glass and pure gold glazes. Ceramiche Refin, an Italian company, keeps up-to-date with current trends through constant research.

The company also has a commitment to ensure 100% of its products are made in Italy, so you can rest assured that Circus tiles are an ethical choice. Contact Refin to find out more about their splendid Circus ceramic tiles.


Textured tiles are all the rage. Have you seen the Hyperwave modern stone tiles from Testi Fratelli?

Source: Textured Ceramic Tiles – Circus textured tile range from Refin

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RAK Ceramics, UAE: SuperBrands of 2009

RAK Ceramics, the largest ceramic tiles & sanitaryware manufacturing company, has announced that it has been voted by the SuperBrand Council, the world's largest independent brand arbiter, as one of the UAE's SuperBrands for 2009. RAK Ceramics was presented an award during the SuperBrand Tribute event that was held yesterday (June 28, 2009) at the Al Ras Ballroom, Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. The company will also be featured in an exclusive publication that will include all SuperBrands of 2009.

RAK Ceramics has been recognised for being one of the world's leading producers of a comprehensive line of premium-quality ceramic products. The company offers one of the industry's widest selection of colours, textures and finishes as well as an extensive array of coordinating trim and angle pieces, in line with RAK Ceramics' core values of excellence, fashion and trend-setting designs.

Dr. Khater Massaad, CEO, RAK Ceramics said: "Being named a SuperBrand is a very important milestone for RAK Ceramics, validating our company's genuine commitment to deliver high-quality and trend-setting ceramic products. This distinction has definitely inspired us to further raise the bar of excellence and consolidate our position as a global leader in the ceramics industry."

RAK Ceramics has firmly established itself as a premier ceramics brand within a short span of a little over 10 years. The company's top-quality products include world-class ceramic wall and floor tiles, Gres Porcellanato, and sanitary ware. With its latest distinction, RAK Ceramics joins the elite ranks of iconic brands such as IBM and Starbucks, which have all been conferred SuperBrand status in the UAE.

The SuperBrand Council consists of eminent personalities in the world of branding and seeks to pay tribute to established brands all over the world. The SuperBrand Council also produces various publications featuring the world's SuperBrands. Being voted a SuperBrand serves as a powerful endorsement and evidence for existing and potential customers, media, suppliers, investors and employees of a brand's exceptional status.

RAK Ceramics is a USD 800 million global conglomerate in the ceramic industry that exports its products to over 135 countries, targeting architects, project developers and retail customers. The company offers a perfect blend of technical finesse and aesthetics through thousands of designs in ceramic tiles, Gres Porcellanato, and several models in sanitary ware.

RAK Ceramics has an installed capacity of 325,000 square meters per day for tiles and 12,000 pieces per day for sanitary wares globally. At its headquarters in Ras Al Khaimah it has 10 modern tile plants and two sanitaryware plants. The company has manufacturing subsidiaries in Bangladesh, Sudan, India and Iran, along with subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, Georgia, France, UK, Australia and Saudi Arabia. It has diversified into making products such as Adhesives & Grouts (Laticrete-RAK), Faucets (Kludi RAK), High end ceramic tableware (RAK Porcelain), Paints (RAK Paints) and a few other ventures.

Source: RAK Ceramics conferred SuperBrand status in the UAE

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Ceramic Industry Headquarters in China Ceramics City

China Ceramis Industry Headquarters is the second stage project of China Ceramics City.

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 19, 2009 – China Ceramics Industry Headquarters. The First Professional Ceramic Industry Headquarters in China.

Foshan is a place of long history of ceramics, the biggest building ceramic & sanitary ware production base, where China Ceramics City (CCC) & China Ceramics Industry Headquarters (CCIH)are located. CCC is a product showcase center of global ceramic and sanitary ware products while CCIH is the first professional ceramic industry headquarters in China, the focus of the industry as it is the second-stage project of CCC.

Opened on October 18, 2008, the total land planning area of the project is up to 667,000㎡, and the area of the first part of the project is more than 267,000㎡. Designed to be the Global Purchasing Center, Ceramics Economy Headquarters and Core Base of the Famous Brands, CCIH has attracted more than 70 domestic and foreign ceramic and sanitary ware brands to set up their management, marketing or design headquarters inside. Besides the famous domestic brands like DongPeng, Bode, Champion, Imex, there are also some international brands like Powergres and Sant’Agostino from Italy, Eishiro from Japan, R.A.K. from U.A.E. etc.

Gres Porcellanato of RAK, Roof tiles of Eishiro, Fine Jade Stones of Bode, Navona of Dongpeng, Milan Fashion Week of Gusto, spa of SSWW etc. you can find different styles of ceramic & sanitary ware showrooms.

CCIH Add: No.2, 3rd, Jiangwan Road, Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong, China. (No.68, West Jihua Road)
Web: http://www.eccc.com.cn

Foshan China Ceramics City Development Ltd is a market place aims at exporting ceramic tile, sanitary ware, bathroom wall tiles, kitchen floor tiles and etc. Every year in April and October, we hold the fair China International Cermaic Fair Foshan which attracts buyers from all over the world.

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