RAK Ceramics' state-of-the-art machinery produces water-jet cut designs.

RAK Ceramics Corporation (USA), the United States arm of the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tile products, has announced an increased focus on the United States marketplace. Despite the well-documented downturn in the economy and its effect on both residential and commercial construction figures, RAK Ceramics has enjoyed steady growth in recent years. Year-over-year sales grew 29 percent in 2008, and 2009 has been no different so far. RAK Ceramics posted a 22 percent increase in profits over last year’s impressive Q1 numbers.

Utilizing the most sophisticated machinery from world leaders in advanced ceramic technology such as Sacmi, Barbieri & Tarrozzi, RAK Ceramics currently produces over 3.5 million square feet (325,000 square meters) per day of porcelain and ceramic floor and wall tiles from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With unlimited global reach, RAK Ceramics exports product to 135 countries across five continents, and has geared up to penetrate the United States from just outside Chicago, Illinois, behind Leslie Raffel, president of RAK Ceramics Corporation (USA).

“The strength of RAK Ceramics has always been the speed of its reactions to meet market demand,” Raffel said. “We have invested heavily and often in technology to produce high-quality products in a profitable manner. This type of innovation allows us to export our products and help our distributors increase margins. We have 10 of the most modern ceramic manufacturing facilities in the world managed by qualified experts that continue to research and develop beautiful products. These capabilities instill confidence in our business partners around the globe, knowing that RAK Ceramics manufactures superior materials with consistent quality and virtually unlimited quantity. The United States is still the most lucrative consumer market in the world, and we plan on being major players in the very near future.”

About RAK Ceramics

RAK Ceramics is a global conglomerate within the ceramic industry, exporting to five continents and over 135 countries worldwide. The firm offers thousands of designs in ceramic tiles and fully-rectified porcelain tiles for progressive customers across the globe.

For more information, please contact the United States office: RAK Ceramics Corporation (USA), 4000 Porett Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031. Call: 847.244.1298; Fax: 847.244.1259; or email tile@rak-america.com. Visit us on the web at www.RAKceram.com.