Industry News
The "Ceramic Slate" group bidding seminar was held at Shuncheng Group
On March 11, a seminar on the "Ceramic Slate" group logo (Draft for Solicitation of Comments), led by the Guangdong Ceramics Association and mainly participated in the preparation of Shuncheng Ceramics Group and other enterprises, was successfully held at the Shunhui Ceramics and Slate headquarters. At the meeting, Huang Huining, the person in charge of the "Ceramic Slate" group logo preparation project, introduced the preparation of the "Ceramic Slate" group logo and presided over the discussion on the draft of the "Ceramic Slate" group logo. This meeting focused on the definition, physical properties, chemical properties and safety indicators of rock slabs.
Source: Shuncheng Ceramics Group
Imported ceramic tile brands gather in Hall 3 of the 2021 China Construction Expo (Shanghai)
On March 24-26, 2021, the 2021 China Construction Expo (Shanghai) will be held at the Shanghai Hongqiao National Convention and Exhibition Center. Recently, the official WeChat public account of the China Construction Expo announced that Hall 3 of the 021 China Construction Expo (Shanghai) will gather many imported ceramic tile brands. Some of the exhibitors are as follows: Italian REX, Xirui CERIM, and Spain are represented by Dongpeng DPI. GRESPANIA (F106, Hall 3), Marazzi (E107, Hall 3), IMOLA (D112, Hall 3), Minghe Geely-European Boutique Tiles (D110, Hall 3), SLENDER (No. 3) Hall F102), SKI European imported bricks (Hall 3 F100), Gardenia (Hall 3 D108).
Source: China Construction Expo
The volume of ceramic tiles imported into the United States hit a new low in the past five years! U.S. ceramic tile consumption fell by 3.5% in 2020
U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2020 was 263 million square meters, a decrease of 3.5% from the same period last year. In 2020, U.S. ceramic tile imports reached 183 million square meters, a decrease of 5.3% from 2019 and the lowest level since 2015. In 2020, imports accounted for 69.3% of U.S. ceramic tile consumption, down from 70.6% the previous year. In terms of consumption, Spain is the largest ceramic tile importer in the United States. In terms of value, the largest ceramic tile importer in the United States is Italy, and Italy is the largest ceramic tile importer in the United States.Lee is still the country with the highest average price of imported ceramic tiles in the United States. In 2020, U.S. ceramic tile shipments were 83.83 million square meters, an increase of 0.9% from 2019. In 2020, U.S. ceramic tile exports were 2.88 million square meters, a decrease of 2.4% compared with 2019. The two largest exporters of U.S. ceramic tiles are Canada, accounting for 73.4%, followed by Mexico, accounting for 10.2%.
US ceramic tile shipments, imports, exports and total consumption (㎡)
The top five countries that imported the most ceramic tiles to the United States in 2020
Amount of imported ceramic tiles from the top five countries in the United States in 2020
The average price of ceramic tiles imported from the top five countries in the United States in 2020
Source: Ceramic Information
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Shandong Zibo Ecological Environment Bureau issued an implementation plan for in-depth treatment of air pollution from industrial furnaces
A few days ago, the Zibo Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau issued the "Implementation Plan for In-depth Control of Air Pollution from Industrial Kilns in Zibo City." Implement in-depth rectification of the city's industrial furnaces, and implement key rectifications in thermal power, steel, cement, glass, ceramics, refractory materials, lime kilns, castings, bricks and tiles. The first batch of remediation companies should complete the remediation work before the end of November 2021. Plan proposalAnd, furnaces and kilns with temperatures above 850°C must carry out denitrification treatment upgrades; dust-generating links such as crushing and homogenization in the construction of ceramics, refractory materials, bricks and foundry industries must carry out efficient dust removal technology transformation; ceramic enterprises and ceramic baking enterprises must Co-disposal of VOCs and high-temperature furnaces, etc.
Source: Zibo Ecological Environment Bureau
Many ceramic companies in Yichang, Hubei Province have been included in the list of key municipal pollution discharge units in 2021
Recently, the Ecological Environment Bureau of Yichang City, Hubei Province issued the "List of Key Pollutant Discharge Units in Yichang City in 2021". Anguang Ceramics, Chulin Ceramics, Ma Deying Ceramics, Yatai Ceramics, Bulgari Ceramics, Diyuan Ceramics, Dihao Ceramics, Haoshan Building Materials, Jinhui Ceramics, Jiufeng Ceramics, Triumph Ceramics, Shengshi Huafeng Ceramics, Butterfly More than 10 ceramic companies including Quan Ceramics and Xinlaili Ceramics are listed.
Source: Yichang Ecological Environment Bureau
Shanxi Province’s first construction waste recycling project has an annual processing capacity of 2 million tons
Recently, Shanxi's first construction waste resource utilization project - Shan'an Lide construction waste resource treatment project with an annual output of 1 million cubic meters of recycled concrete production line main equipment was successfully tested. The first phase of the project covers an area of 80 acres. After it is put into operation, the annual construction waste consumption can reach 2 million tons, and the annual output is 500,000 tons of ecological water-stable mix, 1 million cubic meters of recycled concrete, and 1 million square meters of recycled high-quality permeable bricks. . The entire production line equipment adopts internationally advanced recycled material processing equipment and dust removal and noise reduction systems, and the dust emission can reach food level.
Source: China Building Materials News
The first 20,000m² daily slate/large slab complete line project in Northwest China was successfully ignited
On March 11, the first 20,000m² daily slate/large slab complete line project in northwest China was successfully launched at Ningxia Kehao Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd. Kehao Ceramics is currently the largest manufacturer of exterior walls and all-ceramic floor tiles in northwest China. In order to create a benchmark for products in the northwest, Kehao Ceramics has strongly laid out its slate strategy. In this transformation and upgrading project, it focused on the introduction of Litai brand complete line equipment, including Hengli. Tai drying tower powder workshop, powder aging and conveying system, press distribution system, two YP8890 automatic hydraulic presses; Delitai's "4.0 Energy Efficiency Benchmark Digital Intelligence Era" DFC slate professional firing kiln, and an energy-saving and efficient DHD -EM4 four-layer self-circulating dryer, glaze line and kiln dryer and other complete equipment. This project can meet the production specifications of high-end rock slabs/large slabs with specifications of 800*800mm and 900*1800mm.products, as well as high-end fully polished glazed products with specifications of 800*800mm, 600*1200mm, 750*1500mm, and 900*1800mm.
Source: HLT Henlitai
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Beijing Minlong Headquarters Base Ceramics held a launching ceremony for the "Tile Consumption Pitfalls" series of activities
On March 12, the launch meeting of the "Tile Consumption Avoidance Traps" series of activities with the theme of "Standardizing Industry Development and Rejecting Consumption Traps" was held at the Inno Slate | Tile Flagship Store at the Beijing Minlong Ceramics Headquarters Base. The project is sponsored by Minlong Ceramics Headquarters Base and JD Live, co-organized by Inno Slate | Tile, and supported by the Beijing Ceramics Chamber of Commerce and Beijing Business Daily.
The "3·15" Consumer Rights Day is approaching, and topics such as how to better safeguard consumer rights are gradually gaining more attention. In view of the many chaos in the ceramic industry, how can consumers avoid risks? How should platforms and companies improve their own development to promote the standardized development of the ceramic industry? Chen Jinlin, President of the Beijing Ceramic Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Minlong Group, Han Weilin, Director of the Beijing Chaoyang District People’s Consumer Dispute Mediation Committee, Director of the Home Building Materials Consumption Dispute Mediation Committee, Ma Ruifu, Head of the Investment Promotion Department of JD Group’s Home Furnishing Division, Inno Ceramics (Beijing) Yu Ji, the general manager of the branch, Fan Changlin, the manager of the slate delivery service center of the Inno Ceramics (Beijing) branch, Wu Houbin, the founder of the China Home Furnishing Brand Conference and the director of the home furnishing department of Beijing Commercial Daily, and other industry luminaries launched a discussion to provide the general public with Consumers share their tips for avoiding pitfalls.
Source: Beijing News
Luoyang releases 315 case! A sanitary ware product has quality problems
On March 11, the Luoyang Consumers Association released typical cases of consumer rights protection in 2020. The case involves a quality problem with sanitary ware products: In May 2020, Mr. Zhang complained that he purchased a massage bathtub from a sanitary ware Tmall store on December 12, 2019. During the installation process, it was discovered that the lower part of the headrest of the massage bathtub was exposed and had not been sealed. Because the shower head is located 30 centimeters away from this side, and water can splash directly.If it reaches the inside of the massage bathtub, it will easily cause electric leakage and pose a safety hazard. After mediation, the store was able to add a bathtub baffle for free to consumers, and the manufacturer appointed professionals to be responsible for the installation.
Source: Palm Luoyang Client
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Huida Sanitary Ware’s net profit in 2020 was 300 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.58%
On March 11, Huida Sanitary Ware (603385) disclosed its 2020 annual report, achieving operating income of 3.218 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.24%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 307 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.58%; Net profit after non-recurring gains and losses for shareholders of listed companies was 253 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.27%; basic earnings per share was 0.83 yuan. It is planned to distribute a cash dividend of 2.43 yuan (tax included) to all shareholders for every 10 shares.
Source: Gelonghui
New Pearl won the "AT World Architectural Design and Technology·Polaris Award"
On March 10, the prefabricated mold dry-pressed exterior wall dry-hanging porcelain panels developed by New Pearl won the AT World Architectural Design and Technology Polaris Award, marking an important technological breakthrough for New Pearl ceramic tiles in the application of building curtain walls! At the AT World Architectural Design and Technology Polaris Award review meeting, Li Ying, deputy general manager of New Pearl Ceramics Group and dean of the design institute, introduced the dry-pressed exterior wall dry-hanging porcelain panels formed by New Pearl prefabricated molds and demonstrated the dry-hanging ceramics The panels met industry standards with excellent results in professional tests such as wind load and bearing capacity, and were unanimously recognized by expert judges.
Source: New Pearl Ceramics Group
Romario Tile Yunnan Regional Marketing and Central Warehouse Seminar was a complete success
On March 11, Romario Tile's "Yunnan Regional Marketing and Central Warehouse Seminar" was successfully held. Wang Baohua, deputy general manager of marketing of Romario Tile, and Romario Tile dealers in Yunnan Province witnessed the event. Aokunming Central Warehouse licensing ceremony and jointly discussed the future development direction of Yunnan region and other plans. In order to optimize the economic efficiency principles of high-efficiency operation, low cost, and low risk in the region, and to provide the most flexible resource allocation with the highest quality services, weRomario Tiles is ahead of the industry and has laid out the strategic plan of central warehouse in advance.
Source: Romario Tiles
Douglas (China) new headquarters showroom grandly opens in Zhongshan
On March 10, the new exhibition hall of Douglas (China) headquarters opened grandly in Zhongshan. After more than a year of preparation, design and decoration, the new exhibition hall of Douglas headquarters has been successfully opened. The new exhibition hall is on the first and second floors of the Douglas Group building, with a total area of 2,600 square meters, and each floor is 1,300 square meters. The first floor is for Douglas conventional and thick brick products. The second floor is the display area for slate products, slate applications and Douglas home furnishings. The new exhibition hall comprehensively displays Douglas products of various specifications, thicknesses, categories, and styles, covering marble, stone, modern simplicity, wood grain, and fashion products. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Douglas brand entering the Chinese market. In the future, the new headquarters building will display a global and international model of home products; this is also a sign of Douglas's increasing influence in the global home building materials industry.
Source: Douglas
The Grand Opening of the Tongliao Juran Home Flagship Store of Gaode Ceramics
On March 10, the opening ceremony of the Tongliao Easy Home flagship store of AutoNavi Ceramics kicked off. Guests such as Wang Xiaohong, sales general manager of Gaode Ceramics Headquarters, Liu Huajun, regional director of North District, Zhang Rui, president of Meng Business Economic Development Promotion Association, and market management leaders of Tongliao Easy Home were invited to attend the celebration. On the day of the event, there was an endless flow of people inside the Tongliao Easyhome flagship store of AutoNavi Ceramics. Many owners and friends who were preparing to renovate also took advantage of the opening event discounts to place orders and purchase their favorite products. It is reported that during the opening event, the number of transactions reached 40+, with a transaction volume of more than 600,000 yuan, making it a good start for the opening.
Source: Gaode Ceramics
