trend setters landmarks of progress 1991 2007 1991 first plant commences production with 5000 sq.mt a day capacity it now has a capacity to produce 19,000 sq.mt a day 1993 first sanitaryware plant commences production capacity to produce 3000 pieces per day 1995 second plant for tiles starts production capacity of 14 500 sq.mt per day 1997 third plant for tiles starts production capacity of 14 500 sq.mt per day rak ceramics gets iso 9001 accreditation from cics uk 1998 fourth tiles plant commences production capacity to produce 20,000 sq.mt per day 1999 fifth tiles plant commences production capacity to produce 20,000 sq.mt per day 2000 second sanitaryware plant starts capacity to produce 2000 pieces per day sixth ultra modern tiles plant commences production capacity to produce 20,000 sq.mt a day including that for large format slabs in size 120 cm x 180 cm rak ceramics starts its first overseas tile project bangladesh plant commences production with a capacity of 10,000 sq.mt pe
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trend setters sanitaryware from rak ceramics state of the -art plants at ras al khaimah produce over 2.5 million pieces per annum the salient features of the plants are latest italian technology for production including computerised kilns 12 medium pressure casting plants for production of wash basins pedestals cisterns lids and accessories 4 high pressure plant to produce water closets highest quality raw materials ball clay and kaolin from u.k glazes from spain and stains from germany in house quality control and testing a laboratory of the highest standards products conform to american british french australian standards as well as the testing standards of many other countries italian british design consultants for the latest designs 8
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trend setters markets presently the company exports to more than 135 countries worldwide which is a testimony to its excellent reputation in the ceramic industry rak ceramics sells actively in the most competitive european countries distributors in over 100 countries actively promote our products in many countries independent agents also assist the company s marketing efforts in the recent years the company has set up its own subsidiaries in italy germany france united kingdom switzerland belgium a few other countries and to effectively market its products and maintain stocks for easy supply distribution corporate headquarters united arab emirates p.o box 4714 ras al khaimah u.a.e tel +971 7 2445046 fax +971 7 2445270 email :rakceram@emirates.net.ae website www.rakceramics.com our marketing offices europe rak ceramics distribution europe s.r.l via ghirola nuova,118 41042 fiorano modenese modena italy tel +39 0536 911589 fax +39 0536 913955 website www.rakeurope.it email rakeuro
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trend setters our reference banking relationships include over 20 major multinational local banks in uae and with all types of corporate banking facilities including term trade finance facilities working capital facilities derivatives treasury products online banking etc our strong track record of growth coupled with policies to maximize shareholder value has resulted in strong financial position figures in million aed key financial indicators financial position assets share holder funds current assets current liabilities long term liabilities 2001a 1,105 718 709 266 119 2002a 1,222 784 771 204 230 2003a 1,475 855 942 439 177 2004a 1,797 961 1,165 562 256 2005a 2,693 1,101 1,629 578 989 2006a 3,825 1,251 2,504 1,366 997 2007a 4,267 1,414 2,921 1,609 954 source audited financial statements mezzanine subordinated debt is not considered in long term liabilities as part of expansion and diversification we have engendered several strategic business units to address our value chain
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trend setters r.a.k ceramics was awarded the arabian business company of the year for 2004 dr khater massaad chief executive officer of r.a.k ceramics received the award in the presence of uae vice president and prime minister and ruler of dubai his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum the prestigious award ceremony was held at the joharah ballroom at the madinat jumeirah on october 4 2004 the awards are organized by arabian business magazine and are renowned as the most valued recognition of success in business innovation across the middle east the arabian business magazine is published by itp the information technology publishing co ltd a world wide publishing house of repute itp is the largest business and consumer magazine publisher in the middle east with a wide range of market-leading titles covering almost all major areas of interest ish gulf 2005 best stand award r.a.k ceramics stand at ish gulf 2005 exhibition was adjudged as the best stand for design pres
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trend setters human resources r.a.k ceramics takes pride in the expertise of its top management and corporate officers staffed with more than 5000 employees r.a.k ceramics has regular training motivational programmes and incentive schemes for its employees the management and staff have both contributed extensively towards the company s position as a global leader in the ceramic field rak ceramics now has personnel from switzerland france italy lebanon india pakistan bangladesh philippines china sudan egypt and many other countries on its rolls at the headquarters in ras al khaimah besides local employees in many locations where it has its offices in europe asia 20
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trend setters the double-charged with soluble salt printing models gpdss series these tiles are a combination of both double-charged and soluble salt printing technology tiles similar to natural stones and marble can be created using this technology these products are available in polished finish only double charged with soluble salt printing gpdss the double-charged with dry glaze application models gpdrg series these tiles are produced through the combination of both double-charged and dry glaze application dry glaze application transpires at the pressing stage itself it is applied on top of the body powder then pressed and fired the finished product has a resemblance of natural stones with unrefined surface these products are available in unpolished finish only double-charged with dry glaze application models gpdrg 24
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trend setters speciality products speciality products large format slabs in gres porcellanato r.a.k ceramics offers gres porcellanato slabs upto 185cm x 125cm x 2cm thick the slabs of these dimensions with their excellent finish and various designs and colors are already in popular in several wall floor applications in airports hotels shopping malls high profile residences and may other locations around the globe the inherent strengths of the gres porellanato material in slabs such as high abrasion resistance high strength and absolutely low water absorption compare extremely positively against natural marble and granite features llllllllllll high breaking strength high modulus of rupture very low water absorption less than 0.05 frost resistant resistant to continued light exposure resistant to acid and alkali chemicals resistant to thermal shock highly resistant to abrasion controlled speedy factory production schedules much better uniformity in shade compared to natural stone d
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trend setters speciality products anti microbial tiles rak ceramics has developed r.a.k antimicrobial tiles a super speciality product in the ceramic tile industry these tiles come with the proprietary rak anti microbial glaze incorporated at the time of firing the tiles specially developed for rak ceramics after intensive research in spain the rak anti-microbial glaze inhibits the growth of microbes and reduces micro bacterial contamination it contributes in creating a much healthier living and working environment in several countries around the world where hygienic standards are very high usage of tiles with specialised glazes or coatings are made mandatory in places such as hospitals clinics laboratories and pharmaceutical industries rak ceramics will supply these tiles to such demanding requirements besides these locations tiles and sanitaryware with rak anti-microbial glaze can be used in schools hotels catering institutions creches pharmaceutical industries and even in homes
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trend setters contribution to uae projects rak ceramics has contributed to various landmarks in the u.a.e belonging to government and the private sector within the uae only some of the recent major projects that the company supplied to are dubai international city dubai festival city jumeirah beach residence discovery gardens dubai silicon oasis burj dubai arabian ranches a partial list of some of the projects 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 project burj dubai tower contractor nasa multiplex consultant woods bagot project jebel ali international airport contractor arabtec consultant dar al handash consultants project international city contractor jebel ali properties ace consultant nurol general contracting project damac lake view lake terrace contractor china state construction company consultant atkins al gurg project dubai labour city contractor dce contracting ghantoot gulf consultant meecom consultants project dubai marina mall contractor parkway
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p o box 4714 ras al khaimah united arab emirates u.a.e tel +971 7 2445046 fax +971 7 2445270 www.rakceramics.com officemail@rakceram.com
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