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Ceram Unie

Nine sectors, one voice

Cerame-Unie unites nine sectors of the European ceramic industry from tableware and tiles to bricks and refractories.

Ceramics in the New European Bauhaus

Paving the way for a beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive built environment

Applications

The European ceramic industry covers a wide array of applications, ranging from construction and consumer goods to industrial applications and high-tech innovations.

Facts & Figures

Did you know that the average lifespan of a brick house is 150 years? Or that up to 30% of production costs are related to energy? Get to know the ceramic industry better by discovering some facts and figures.

Ceramic Manifesto 2024-2029

Through its manifesto, the European ceramic industry proposes six key policy priorities and eight policy recommendations to enable ceramics to play their essential role in contributing to a sustainable future in Europe. Read the full manifesto, available on our website.

Latest Updates

Cerame-Unie
9 January 2025

VACANCY: Events & Communication Traineeship | Starting Date: 10 February 2024

News

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Cerame-Unie
12 December 2024

Cerame-Unie Appoints Heimo Scheuch as New President and calls for a tailored approach under the Clean Industrial Deal

Press release

Please consult here the Press Release.
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Industrial policy
10 December 2024

Antwerp Dialogue on Industrial Electrification & Competitiveness | Recommendations

Position paper

Please consult the recommendations here.
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EU funding programmes
10 December 2024

2024 | INVENTORY OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROJECTS IN THE CERAMIC INDUSTRY

Publication

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Cerame-Unie
3 December 2024

2024 European Ceramic Days : PRESS RELEASE & Cerame-Unie Statement on the Clean Industrial Deal

Press release

Please consult the PRESS RELEASE and the Statement of Cerame-Unie, here.
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Cerame-Unie
3 December 2024

Cerame-Unie Activity Report 2023

Publication

Please consult here the Cerame-Unie Activity Report for the year 2023.
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International Trade Negotiations
18 November 2024

Joint Industry Coalition statement in support of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Publication

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Ceramic Manifesto 24-29 | Short Version

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Cerame-Unie: The European Ceramic Industry

Highlights

The many faces of ceramics
Applications of ceramics range from construction and housing and consumer goods to high-tech and innovation and industrial applications.
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News & Publications
Stay up-to-date on all of Cerame-Unie's activities by browsing through news articles, press releases, position papers and other publications.
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Research & Innovation
Research and innovation is essential to keep European industry at the forefront globally. Breakthrough technologies can deliver resource and energy efficiency, contributing to the European targets and objectives set in these areas.
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Climate & Energy
The EU ETS covers over 1200 ceramic installations: 10% of the total number of installations, but only 1% of emissions. The ceramic industry is energy-intensive, with energy accounting for up to 30% of total production costs.
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Trade & Internal Market
With around one third of production related to exports outside the EU and a positive trade balance close to €5 billion, the European ceramic industry is an export champion.
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