The success of Imerys Ceramics stems from our technical expertise and innovation in minerals for ceramics. We use these as our main tools to transform unprocessed raw materials into value-added products and solutions, with the ultimate aim of passing on an extra competitive edge to our customers.
Our Research & Development approach is also based on mutually-beneficial customer partnerships, which combined with our unique knowledge of mineral technology, enables us to provide improved formulations and genuine product consistency for our customers in the following markets: Sanitaryware, Tableware, Tiles, Electrical Porcelain, Fiberglass and Glazes & Engobes.
Imerys Ceramics has Research & Development facilities in Asia, Europe and North America:
- Imerys Ceramics Centre in Limoges, France
- 2 specialist sites focused on the development of ceramic bodies
- 20 laboratories that also provide technical support
- 60 specialist researchers and technicians
We also benefit from the resources of the Imerys group, the world leader in industrial minerals which include:
- 7 main Research & Technology centres
- 18 market-focused support laboratories
- 270 specialist researchers and technicians
Imerys Ceramic Centre
The Imerys Ceramic Centre is an
innovation team, which specialises in developing new minerals and
applications. Its activities target developments in all ceramic
applications (traditional & advanced ceramics) and the continual
growth of Imerys Ceramics’ raw material offering. The Centre, based in
Limoges, France, has over 20 scientists, including experts in geology,
mineral evaluation, mineral processing with extensive market knowledge.
The Imerys Ceramic Centre provides support to Imerys Ceramics in its
usual markets: Electrical Porcelain, Fiberglass, Glass, Sanitaryware,
Tableware and Tiles and proposes innovative solutions in developing new
ceramic applications. The main aims of the Centre is to take a leading
role in the innovation process in order to reduce energy costs, to
improve technical performance and to increase the use value of ceramics.
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