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VitrA KaroWall Tile
Wall tiles contain inorganic materials such
as clay, kaolin and calcit, but they may also include other raw materials. The
production technology of tiles is dry pressing. The required composition is
blended with water to form slurry. This slurry then fed into spray driers to
form uniform granules ready for compaction. These granules are then shaped to
form the green body. The formed green body may then be glazed if required. The
green ceramic body is fired at high temperatures, resulting in a hard body.
VitrA wall tiles come in several various dimensions depending on the intended
use. Wall tiles have water absorption of more than 10%.
This EPD covers the production of wall
tiles in Bozüyük, Bilecik plant. UN CPC code for wall tiles is 3731.
The assessment is based on the most
produced tile type within the product range for 1 m2 of wall tile.
CPC: 3731
ISO 14025:2006 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021
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COMPANY INFORMATION
VitrA Karo
Propelled by a vision of smart and sustainable living for people of every age, ability, and cultural background, the Eczacıbaşı Building Products Division is gaining prominence in global design markets while maintaining its longstanding leadership in Turkey’s ceramic sanitary ware and ceramic tile markets. In pursuing this vision, the Division is supported by its multi-brand/multi-manufacturing site/multi-market growth strategy. Eight of the Division’s 13 manufacturing sites are located in major international markets, including France, where it is the majority shareholder of V&B Fliesen GmbH, the former tile division of Villeroy & Boch AG, and Germany, where it owns Burgbad AG, the leader of the European luxury bathroom furniture market.
In Russia, another major market, the Division has established two manufacturing plants for tiles and ceramic sanitary ware that are supporting its growing sales in the region. Investments in capacity have been matched by an expansion of the Division’s marketing network in international markets, high profile brand and product communication campaigns, and the development of innovative products and collections – an area where it is collaborating with prominent international designers. VitrA also has a team of in-house designers who represent the backbone of its design philosophy and culture. These emerging stars are supported by multidisciplinary teams at the VitrA Innovation Center, Turkey’s first R&D center for building products, which the Division established in 2011.
International sales, which account for about two-thirds of the Division’s total sales, are supported by the Division’s marketing and sales companies in Germany, the UK, and Russia. In collaboration with the marketing and sales offices of the Division’s manufacturing subsidiaries in Europe, this network serves some 21,000 retail sales points (including sub-dealers) and 150 exclusive showrooms in major international markets. VitrA Tile manufactures some 4000 varieties of ceramic, porcelain tiles for building interiors and exteriors, terracing and swimming pools. Most of these tiles are produced at its plant at the Building Product Division’s production compound at Bozüyük, which has an annual tile capacity of 30 million square meters.
Propelled by a vision of smart and
sustainable living for people of every age, ability, and cultural background,
the Eczacıbaşı Building Products Division is gaining prominence in global
design markets while maintaining its longstanding leadership in Turkey’s
ceramic sanitary ware and ceramic tile markets.
In pursuing this vision, the Division is supported by its multi-brand/multi-manufacturing site/multi-market growth strategy. Eight of the Division’s 13 manufacturing sites are located in major international markets, including France, where it is the majority shareholder of V&B Fliesen GmbH, the former tile division of Villeroy & Boch AG, and Germany, where it owns Burgbad AG, the leader of the European luxury bathroom furniture market. In Russia, another major market, the Division has established two manufacturing plants for tiles and ceramic sanitary ware that are supporting its growing sales in the region.
Investments in capacity have been matched
by an expansion of the Division’s marketing network in international markets,
high profile brand and product communication campaigns, and the development of
innovative products and collections – an area where it is collaborating with
prominent international designers.
VitrA also has a team of in-house designers who represent the backbone of its design philosophy and culture. These emerging stars are supported by multidisciplinary teams at the VitrA Innovation Center, Turkey’s first R&D center for building products, which the Division established in 2011. Increasingly contributing to the performance of the Division, the VitrA Innovation Center has received the distinction of “Best R&D Center in the Ceramics and Refractory Industry” from the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology for five consecutive years.
International sales, which account for
about two-thirds of the Division’s total sales, are supported by the Division’s
marketing and sales companies in Germany, the UK, and Russia. In collaboration
with the marketing and sales offices of the Division’s manufacturing
subsidiaries in Europe, this network serves some 21,000 retail sales points
(including sub-dealers) and 150 exclusive showrooms in major international
markets.
VitrA Tile manufactures some 4000 varieties
of ceramic, porcelain tiles for building interiors and exteriors, terracing and
swimming pools. Most of these tiles are produced at its plant at the Building
Product Division’s production compound at Bozüyük, which has an annual tile
capacity of 30 million square meters.
