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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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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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.


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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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Elias Tile: New tiles for interior & exterior walls & floors

Elias Tile, a leading tile manufacturer and exporter, was founded as recently as 1999 as the new venture of a group of professionals operating in the ceramic tile industry for more than a decade. It is a company where constant development and pursuit of perfection is as vital as its understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.

Underlined elegance with a sense of strength inspires Elias's Tigris series. Named after the eastern member of the two great rivers that define Mesopotamia, renowned for its refreshing natural thermal springs, Tigris's glazed porcelain surface futures intricate niches and indentations that appear randomly formed by the earth's internal forces yet remain simple to clean.

Four soft, warm, gentle colors (Bronzo, Gold, Noce, Terra Cotto), can be installed on their own or coexist with multiple mesh-mounted mosaic options that add richness and depth to floors, walls backsplashes and pools. The class 4 durability rating expands Tigris's application possibilities from personal to professional spaces. All the 6.5"x6.5", 13"x13" and the 18"x18" sizes feature a thick body structure that imparts boldness and massiveness. Elegantly balancing the series with the 2"x6.5" Border, 2"x6.5" Chair Rail and 2"x2" corner. Mesh-mounted mosaics in two incremental sizes (2"x2" Square, 2"x4" Brick Joint) and SBN cut from field tile along with 6.5"x6.5 bullnose expand the functionality and design capabilities of the series.

Recommended Usage: This series is recommended for interior and exterior walls and floors; in wet and dry locations.

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1800 Yrs Old Pottery founded in a cave in Southern China

Bits of pottery discovered in a cave in southern China may be evidence of the earliest development of ceramics by ancient people.

The find in Yuchanyan Cave dates to as much as 18,000 years ago, researchers report in Tuesday's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The find "supports the proposal made in the past that pottery making by foragers began in south China," according to the researchers, led by Elisabetta Boaretto of Bar Ilan University in Israel.

The pottery found at Yuchanyan "is the earliest so far," Boaretto said.

Pottery was one of the first human-made materials and tracing its origins and development opens a window on the development of culture, said Tracey Lu, an anthropologist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who was not part of Boaretto's team.

"Pottery initially serves as a cooking and storage facility. Later on, some pottery vessels become symbols of power and social status, as well as examples of art," Lu said. "Pottery is still an important part of human culture today."

Lu noted that the dates reported in this paper "are slightly older than the dates (of pottery found) in Japan. However, the accuracy of radiocarbon dates in the limestone area has been under debate for many years."

"I agree that pottery was made by foragers in South China, but I also think pottery was produced more or less contemporaneously in several places in East Asia ... from Russia, Japan to North and South China by foragers living in different environments," Lu added.

Boaretto, however, contends that "the importance of this study is the high precision dating, the systematic dating of the whole cave, to exclude mixing or intrusion of materials from above layers and the very detailed dating of the strata around the new pottery."

"This sets Yuchanyan as the earliest site where pottery has been made," she said. "We do not know if the technology moved from China to the other sites, but this hypothesis is stronger now than before."

Patrick E. McGovern, an anthropologist at the University of Pennsylvania, noted that figurines have been found in what is now the Czech Republic that go back as far as 35,000 years. But those were not actual pottery vessels, he said.

"I had long thought that Japan would be the earliest," McGovern said, but in researching his forthcoming book on the history of alcoholic drinks, "Uncorking the Past," he found evidence of development of ancient drinks in China. "China has a lot of very early remains," he said, "so why not pottery."

This report "firms up that evidence for China," as the home of the earliest pottery yet found, he said, though there does seem to be a long gap between the Czech figurines and the Chinese pottery.

"It makes you wonder what was going on," McGovern said.

Boaretto's research was funded by the Peabody Museum of Harvard University, Hunan Provincial Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Relics and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.

Source: Newly found Chinese pottery may be earliest ever found, researchers say

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