Ceramic Tiles Wide Range By Indian Ceramic Company

Malwa Mirage Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. announces the launch of the "Mirage" range of tiles in Andhra Pradesh. Mirage is an incredible range of innovations in designer floor and wall tiles, prominent among them being the range of vetrified body marble, wood and metallic finish polished tiles.

Mirage range starts from Rs.45 to Rs.200 p.s.f and is available at all the leading tile showrooms and distributors across Andhra Pradesh.

• Mirage range includes designer wall and floor tiles.
• Marble, wood and metallic finish polished tiles; which are stain free.

Malwa Mirage Ceramic Pvt. Ltd. Mirage is a strategic alliance between Malwa Mirage Ceramics - a major importer of designer wall tiles in India and Torrecid S.A. from Spain - the biggest glaze and stain manufacturer in the world; with a manufacturing facility in Pune, the objective of the company is to provide the international designs and quality to its customers at very competitive price.

The technology used in making of Mirage range is the first of its kind in India, this technology makes these tiles come with an as good as real look and feel of marble, wood and metals and it has a special coating that not only lends smoothness and gloss but also makes them stain free.

Malwa Mirage is a 5 years old ceramic company which has been one of the leading importers of designer wall tiles in India. With over 300 employees in the factory and front office, the company has set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune over 64,000 square meters.

The facility has an annual capacity of 7 million square meters and the company is also in the process of launching double fast fired wall tiles in the 3rd quarter of 2009. With a strong national network of dealers and distributors in India, the company professionals are very confident about the success of Mirage range of tiles.

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Ceramic Exhibition 2009, Arizona

In ceramic industry 2009 has many exhibitions have been arranged and April month is totally busy with ceramic exhibition. There is Ceramic Art Exhibition 2009 in Japan which is running from 2-17 April, 2009 held at Alfred University.

There is ceramic industry news on ceramic exhibition in Arizona which is organized by famous ceramic artists Susan Filley and also other 12 ceramic artists are passed to show their working portfolio on ceramic.

This ceramic exhibition is held at The ASU Museum of Anthropology, Arizona will help Liberal Arts and Sciences’s students and also develops relation between artists, great spot for ceramic artists who look and embrace beauty in the power and strength of form.

Ceramic Exhibition 2009, Arizona
Place: The ASU Museum of Anthropology, Arizona State University
Time: 6 P.M to 9 P.M
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 to Sunday, May 31, 2009
Read more about Ceramics exhibits open in ASU's Museum of Anthropology

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Ceramic Art Exhibition 2009, Japan

Today, i am wake-up early because i have to make a brand new posting for ceamic industry, so i am thinking about it how to make it. as per my luck i get a ceramic industry news which really helps you if fan of ceramic arts. if you are first time here then please take a look at my previous post on 2009 Ceramic Industry Materials Handbook, 2009 international Programmes of Ceramic Industry, Ceramic Industry in India

There is ceramic art exhibition held at Alfred University, the main thing i like it here is that entry fees is nil and you can enjoy it without spend money.so if you have question why i have to attend this ceramic exhibition naswer is that it is only depends on you and want to improve your knowledge in ceramic material because there are many ceramic experts are visible shared their thoughts.

The ceramic art exchibition includes only selected ceramic pieces which is comes from Japan, England, China, Germany, the United States and more.

Ceramic Art Exhibition 2009, Japan
Place: The Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred University
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2009 to Friday, April 17, 2009

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Ceramics arts exhibit displays pieces from 'the permanent collection'
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Classification & Benefits of Ceramic Materials

The word Ceramics is derived from the Greek word Keramos which means potter's earth or clay. Therefore, ceramics may be considered to be material made from naturally occurring clay or earth.

Scientifically, ceramics are compounds of metallic and non-metallic elements. There are also manufactured ceramic materials such as diamond, SiC and Si3N4 and so on. In modern applications, a broader definition applies to the term ceramic, that is everything that is not a metal or organic material. Ceramics are inorganic as well as non-metallic materials which have been processed or used at high temperatures.

The American Ceramic society has defined ceramic products as those manufactured "by the action of heat on raw materials, most of which are of an earthy nature -- while of the constituents of these raw materials, the chemical element silicon, together with its oxide and the compounds thereof, occupies a predominant position." That branch of knowledge which deals with the expertise of manufacturing and treatment of ceramic materials is called ceramic engineering.

There are various types of ceramic tiles products which we have classed under four distinct categories-

1. Structural - it includes roof tiles and floor tiles, pipes and bricks.

• 2. White wares - they include objects like decorative floor tiles, sanitary ware, table ware and wall tiles. The examples of white ware ceramics are stone ware, porcelain, mosaic, bone china and earthen ware.

3. Refractories like glazed, glass and steel building crucibles, gas fire radiant and kiln linings.

4. Technical or fine ceramics. such products include tiles applied in the space shuttle program, ballistic fortification, bio-medical implants, missile nose cones, nuclear fuel uranium oxide pellets and jet engine turbine.

The various properties of ceramics are discussed below-

1. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES- they are crystalline or amorphous and are usually covalently bonded or iconic substances. Ceramic materials also show plastic deformations.

2. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES- they are semi conductors and most of them are transitional metal oxides. However under extremely low temperatures some ceramics become superconductors.

CLASSIFICATION OF CERAMICS-

They are classified as non -crystalline and crystalline ceramics. The non-crystalline ceramics are formed from melts and are called glass ceramic. They are produced after a great range of processing whereas the crystalline ceramics do not require much doling out.

Apart from the ones discussed above, ceramics have a wide range of usage

1. It is used in making knives and ceramic knives are sharper than steel knives. Though they are
brittle, their blades are more durable.

2. Ceramics like alumina and boron carbide are used as "Small Arms Protective Inserts"

3. Steel can be replaced by ceramic balls in ball bearings. Due to their hardness they have a longer lifetime. Their electrical insulating capacities are also valuable in bearings but a major
drawback is their high cost.

4. Ceramic engines can be used in laboratories due to their high fuel efficiency and they do not need any cooling system. However mass production is not possible because cracks can easily develop in ceramics which may result in dangerous equipment failure.

5. Nowadays bio-ceramics are made which include synthetic bones and dental implants.

6. High tech ceramic is also employed in making watch cases.

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Compensation Claim for Ceramic Industry Workers

The City of Stoke-On-Trent is well known for the ceramic industry. It is better known by the locals as “the potteries”. The history of the production of pottery dates back to the 17th century. The area was ideal because of the abundance of clay and coal. Also salt and lead were needed used for the glazing and there was plenty of this in the area. In 1769 Josiah Wedgwood built one of Britain’s first large factories which became a famous name in the world of ceramics and is still in operation today but on a smaller scale. There are many museums around the city that go into details the whole history of the ceramics industry | history of ceramic tiles.

There were lots of disease and illnesses in the ceramic industry and many people died due to the toxic substances that they were exposed too. Lead was one of the worst and is the most toxic to man. It was used to create colours on pottery and the painters and glaze-dippers accidentally absorbed the lead into their blood streams though their skin and through licking the tips of their paint brushes. This eventually with enough exposure would tern to lead poisoning which was known as “potters rot” in the ceramics industries. This could result in paralysis or even death.

Other illnesses potters were susceptible too were serious respiratory diseases. Silica was another dangerous mineral that the potters were exposed too. Silica is a common mineral which is made up of sand and rocks and is the main ingredient to ceramic glazes. Inhaling silica dust can cause silicosis which is a fatal lung disease and many people suffered as a result. It is one of the oldest known occupational hazards.

Ceramic Industry workers compensation was available to those who suffered as a result and rightly so. These days we are a lot more health and safety conscious and aware of dangers that we previously were oblivious too. And if we have even the most minor accident that was not our fault we can and should try to claim compensation. This is every person’s civil and legal right.


No win no fee agreements took over from legal aid in the late 90’s and is now available for everyone who has a personal injury and wants to be compensated. The good thing about no win no fee is that solicitors will not take on a case unless they are sure they will win it.

If you have had an accident in the Stoke area and would like to find out if you are entitled to compensation then you should look for a competent solicitor with experience in personal injury. There are many solicitor firms in Stoke but the best ones are those that offer free professional advice. With the technology of the internet now, we can shop for car insurance, loans, cars and even no win no fee solicitors. So just because you live in a little town without any solicitors you can log on to the internet and find the best one suited for your particular claim. You need a company that offers free advice over the phone and can tell you exactly what your chances are Accident claims for the UK market contact Accident Consult for your no obligation No Win No Fee compensation claim.

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China Ceramic Industry

As a sub-sector of the home decorative products industry, the ceramic industry has kept a low profile in China. But now its status in the overall decorative market is gradually rising. Whether it is viewed from the perspective of staffing quality, manager mindsets, management practices or operational processes, the ceramic industry in China is a promising one. The amounting ressures from environmental regulations, fierce market competitions and rising RMB have not put off the vitality of the Chinese ceramic industry. (2009 international Programmes of Ceramic Industry in China)

"Regarding These articles chines products avail at very very cheap rate but think twice about its quality because you have to use it and direct contact with chines products create some side-effects" - its my personal thinking.

Management quality to be improved

Since the 1990s, the booming domestic and international demand for ceramics had led to the development of some large scale ceramic companies (2009 Ceramic Industry Materials Handbook), which in turn had given birth to some quasi-professional talents in the ceramic industry. The rapid development of China's electronics industry in recent years is partly due to its effective cultivation of a large number of management talents, so the ceramic industry is keen to follow the step to enhance its own staffing quality, by recruiting management talents from other successful industries.

Having said that, there are still many family-run companies in the Chinese ceramic industry, and the widespread nepotism among these companies will no doubt put a constraint on their long term development. Although some family-run companies are starting to appreciate the importance of professional managers, the trust between them is still lacking. It is not unusual to see an entire management being removed by the boss in this industry. The key to this issue is probably not about whether a company is family-run or not, but about whether the owner has the awareness to employ modern management philosophies and methodologies to manage the business.

Advanced production techniques

China's ceramic production today has been quite modernised and industrialised, and the extent of automation is also increasing. Despite management practices and company cultures may differ
between different provinces, the use of technologies and production processes are quite similar
among companies. This has inevitably led to homogeneity between product styles, with high volume but low differentiation products in the market. The high volume could certainly give pricing advantages to ceramics exports from China, but they've also attracted a considerable level of anti-dumping criticism from other countries. Many Chinese ceramics are sold as OEM products for foreign brands with no origin labels. Otherwise, many Chinese consumers would probably find that their imported TOTO toiletware at home are actually "Made in China".

Therefore, some industry insiders have pointed out that while the manufacturing processes are quite good now, the Chinese ceramic industry is still lacking a branding and marketing mentality.
On a positive note, some companies have now realised the importance of international management and innovation and begun to pilot new management and operational models.

Innovative thinking and design still weaknesses

Copycat products are rampant in the decorative product industry of China. Many Chinese ceramic companies are good and quick at copying products, and this is the reason why Chinese ceramic representatives are not welcomed at some international trade fairs. While Chinese companies can make perfect copycat products, many of them are short at innovative ideas and design works. Dr Zhang Mengyou, CEO of Eagle Brand Holdings, a Singapore-listed Chinese ceramic company, commented that apart from technological and manufacturing developments, Chinese ceramic companies should also pay attention to marketing innovation. He said that comprehensive marketing awareness is not about planning a single campaign or event, but about mobilising all organisational personnel to achieve marketing innovations all the time, hence a quantum leap from "Made in China" to "Created in China".

Pollution issues

Compared to other decorative products such as floor, furniture and lighting, the Chinese ceramic
industry is now facing more environmental pressure and controversies in an already competitive
market. The newly introduced energy efficiency measures by the central government will no doubt lead to more stringent environmental requirements on ceramic companies in most provinces. Whether environmental issues can be properly solved is not only the key to a ceramic company's compatibility with its local environment and resources, but also an important measure of a company's social responsibility in the community.

Low industry concentration

Compared to many other overseas tiles or ceramic sanitaryware industries, the Chinese ceramic
sanitaryware industry still doesn't have a market dominant brand, and this is also reflected in the whole decorative products industry. There are some larger size companies, but there haven't
been any true leaders. Although many large companies have established nationwide sales networks, their competitive advantages are often contained in their home regions. Therefore the Chinese ceramic industry is calling for more brand influences.

On the other hand, the need for improvements and consolidations can also mean opportunities and prospects. For those decorative product companies which are trying to build their brands, or
those first movers which have benefited from the booming capital markets, they certainly have the potential to become bigger and stronger. The relocation and restructuring of provincial ceramic industries and the rise of regional brands will no doubt intensify market competition in certain regional markets. Despite their differences in brand positioning and target customers, the surge in regional brands is likely to bring significant impacts to the Chinese ceramic industry in the near future.

Conclusion

The ceramic industry may not be a typical sunrise industry, but it still has lots of opportunities ahead. The strong demand for ceramic products in China, as a result of overall economic development and the positive real estate demand, has presented an unprecedented opportunity to the ceramic industry. From a macro point of view, there are still considerable growth room for decorative consumptions by Chinese households, and the demographic mix of the country is also pointing to a peak period for family establishments and associated consumptions. The trend for using more fashionable and niche decorative products in China is also bringing vast potentials for the ceramic industry. Therefore, it can be reasonably concluded that even though there are certain issues, we should remain optimistic about the outlook for the ceramic industry in China.

Source: More Opportunities Than Challenges in the Chinese Ceramic Industry
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Ceramic Industry: Sri Lanka's ceramics industry News

The Sri Lanka Ceramics Council (SLCC) has called for the removal of the recent additional tax on LPG gas for the survival of the ceramic industry.

SLCC President and Chairman/ Managing Director Midaya Ceramics D. Warnakulasooriya said that the recent additional tax on LPG gas on the Ceramic industry impacted badly on the survival of the industry. The ceramic industry consumed a high amount of LPG during the production process.

Today LPG gas prices have been reduced in the international market but local ceramic manufacturers have to pay a high price for LPG which will increase our production costs. We are unable to compete in the international market and survive in the business, he said.

SLCC Past President, Chairman/MD Dankotuwa Porcelain Sunil Wijesinghe said there was a Rs 8 excise duty per Kg last December and it was increased to Rs 27.50 per Kg in February. The current total LPG gas consumption by the Ceramic industry is 1,170 metric tons per month and with this tax the industry has to pay Rs 32.17 million more per month.

This is a huge burden for the industry and we call upon the government to remove this tax and help the industry to survive in this global economic meltdown. The appreciation of the Rupee and high diesel prices in the local market impact on our operations. Policy makers need to be aware of this, he said.

Thailand is one of the main international competitors and they pay Rs 35 per Kg for LPG and inBangladesh it is Rs 18. In Sri Lanka companies pay Rs 125 for a Kg. Due to high production coststhe volume of orders has declined and buyers are demanding a price reduction.

The SLCC also pointed out that if the authorities could facilitate the ceramic industry, it couldbring in more foreign exchange and generate more job opportunities in the country. SLCC Vice President/Managing Director Lanka Tile Ltd/ Lanka Walltiles M. Jayasekera said both companies consumed 550 metric tons of LPG gas per month which cost Rs 15 million additionally per month. At present the price of one MT of LPG is USD 456 but we are paying USD 800 per MT.

If the authorities are unable to take corrective action it will impact on the government’s revenue collection and result in the closure of ceramic factories, he said. Chairman/MD Royal Fernwood Porcelain J. Pieris said this industry needs high investments and they had invested Rs 1.2 billion and borrowed money to complete the investment. Now nearly 30 percent of our income goes to settle bank loans. This sector needs a lot of working capital. With this tax the price of inputs has increased by 35 percent and now it is difficult for us to find adequate funds to meet our working capital, he said

Resource: Daily News | SLCC calls for removal of additional tax on LPG
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