It's into the 80s!
It's not just the temperatures that are warm in Gujarat at this time of year, Indian Ceramics 2009 has surpassed all expectations at the current stage of planning and has already topped 80% of space sold, a record for the show at this stage.

Home and Abroad - Indian Ceramics Profile Continues to Impress
Following its presentation at the Tecnargilla exhibition in Rimini, Italy – the first time a fully serviced promotion of this type has been undertaken in Europe – the 4th Indian Ceramics Exhibition (3-5 March 2009, Gujarat, India) reports good progress.

Vibrant Gujarat
Gujarat, home to the 4th Indian Ceramics Exhibition, is the leading industrialised State of India.

Build on a Solid Base with Indian Ceramics 2009
As previously announced, the 4th Indian Ceramics will incorporate IBaRT (India Brick and Tile Expo) for the very first time.

Venue Confirmed
The organisers of Indian Ceramics 2009 have confirmed that the venue for next year’s exhibition – the fourth in the series – will be The Karnavati Club in Ahmedabad, with the event running over three days from 3-5 March.

You Spoke. We Listened
First of all, many thanks for your support and for your contribution towards the success of Indian Ceramics 2008 in Mumbai.  The quality of visitors was at a higher level once again and feedback shows that the Indian ceramic industry was impressed with the breadth and detail of both the stand presentations and the seminars.

Norcros Unloads Stake in H&R Johnson India
14 July 2008
Norcros Plc, the home consumer products group, has sold its 18.51% interest in H&R Johnson (India) Ltd for a consideration of £3.7 million, net of costs and taxes (£4.1 million gross). The purchaser is HRJ India by means of a share buyback programme.

Hofmann Group Now Part of IFGL Refractories
14 July 2008
IFGL Refractories (Kolkata, India) has successfully completed the acquisition of Hofmann Group of Companies. An SPV by the name of IFGL GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Monocon International Refractories Ltd (UK based) has been formed which acquired a 96.16% shareholding of Hofmann Ceramics GmbH and a 100% of partnership interest of Hofmann OHG, Germany. Along with these, it also acquired a 92% shareholding of Hofmann Ceramics, Czech Republic and a 100% shareholding in Hofmann Ceramics LLC USA and Hofmann Ceramic Ltd, UK.

CUMI to Acquire Majority Holding in Foskor Zirconia
3 July 2008
Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI), a Murugappa Group company, has entered into an agreement with Foskor (Pty) Ltd of South Africa to acquire a 51% equity stake in Foskor Zirconia (Pt) Ltd, Phalaborwa, South Africa (FZL), for an undisclosed sum.

Ceramic Industry Executive is New President of Gujarat Chamber
27 June 2008
The new President and other office bearers of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) for the year 2008-2009 were formally installed in their new positions at an impressive function at GCCI on 27 June in the presence of a very large gathering of representatives of trade and commerce from all over Gujarat. Gujarat Chief Minister, Shri Narendrabhai Modi presented a bouquet of flowers to the new President Shri Rupesh Shah, the Senior Vice President Shri Samir Patel and Vice President Shri Biren Parikh and formally installed them as new office bearers.

Massive Marketing Thrust Announced by Nitco Tiles
14 June 2008
The Mumbai tile manufacturer Nitco Tiles will open around 200 outlets across India in the next two years, according to CEO Kalyan Paul. The outlets will be set up on an area of 3,000 sq ft and the company apparently intends spending around Rs 1,380 per sq ft while the dealer would spend Rs 1,250 per sq ft.

IFGL Acquires Hofmann Ceramic of Germany
12 June 2008
IFGL Refractories Ltd (Sundergarh, Orissa and Kolkata) has entered into an in-principle agreement for the purchase of 96.16% of the share capital of Hofmann Ceramic GmbH (Breitscheid, Hessen, Germany) – to include the subsidiaries, namely Hofmann Ceramic CZ, Czech Republic and Hofmann Ceramics Ltd, UK – and 100% of the Capital contribution of Hofmann OHG, Germany. These purchases will be effected by IFGL's step-down subsidiary, Monocon International Refractories Ltd in the UK.

Further Investment in India by Japan’s TOTO
5 June 2008
Local media reports that the major Japanese sanitaryware and bathroom fittings leader TOTO Ltd is going to set up six showrooms across India during this fiscal year. Three will be set up in the eastern region in association with Multiwyn Lifestyle Pvt Ltd. TOTO has seven showrooms in India already.





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