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Sri Lanka's ceramic
industry boasts a history dating back several centuries. The country's
historical ruins bear testimony to the rich diversity of ancient craftsmanship
and the skills of the craftsmen themselves. The distinctive designs
and exquisite elegance of the ceramic products manufactured by the
Sri Lankan ceramic industry today vividly illustrate the influence
of this rich heritage.
Sri Lanka supplies quality ceramic products, mainly porcelain tableware,
porcelain ornamental ware and glazed wall and floor tiles to discerning
buyers in the world market. Among these buyers are the USA, Australia,
Italy, Germany, UK, France, Canada, Netherlands, Japan and Singapore.
A Wealth of Natural Resources
Sri Lanka is rich in minerals, such as kaolin, ball clay, feldspar,
silica quartz and dolomite, which are used in the manufacture of ceramic
products. Sri Lanka's ceramic industry is fortunate to enjoy an abundance
of raw materials, available at a very reasonable cost. The excellent
quality and purity of these materials contribute to the high standard
of the products, which are now of international repute.
Pigments and other miscellaneous chemicals used in the preparation
of glazes, decals, liquid gold and silver are obtained from reputed
sources from around the world.
The Power to Produce
Most manufacturers in Sri Lanka are equipped with the latest equipment
and machinery. Modern manufacturing techniques and quality assurance
methods allow for efficient and cost effective production. Great emphasis
is placed on quality control. On-line quality control is followed
by a final quality audit, with each piece being checked by qualified
and experienced personnel.
The other distinct advantage enjoyed by Sri Lanka is the availability
of a highly skilled and literate workforce at very competitive wage
rates. An abundance of trained and gifted designers, chemists, technologists
and engineers provide a highly productive workforce.
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Ornamental ware |
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Tableware |
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Wall and Floor Tiles |
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Garden Articles |
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Studio Potting and Other Utility
ware (Made out of Porcelain) |
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Earthenware |
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Stoneware And Terra Cotta |
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Major Markets
USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, UK, Japan, Australia and Spain.
Quality
On-line quality control is carried out by trained personnel. The Sri
Lanka Ceramic Research and Development Centre also provide facilities
for product testing.
Best grade local raw materials are obtained for manufacture and glazes,
pigments and other chemicals are obtained from other sources from
around the world.
Supply Position
One of the leading porcelain ware manufacturers/suppliers (Noritake)
established its production base in Sri Lanka. Some of the manufacturers
supply such world-renowned companies as Fits & Floyd and Disney
World.
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