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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.

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.

Latest Updates

Cerame-Unie
25 June 2020

CLEAN HYDROGEN LETTER | Industry | VP Timmermans

News

Clean Hydrogen Letter Supported by 33 of Europe’s Biggest Industry Associations and Companies.
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25 June 2020

EC Notice of Initiation | Examination procedure against Saudi Arabia SASO Quality Mark

News

Commission launches an examination procedure against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on technical requirements affecting European ceramic tiles imports.
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19 June 2020

Cerame-Unie Brochure on Circular Economy and Sustainability | Best Practices from the Ceramic Industry

Publication

Cerame-Unie is delighted to present our Brochure on Circular Economy and Sustainability - Best Practises from the Ceramic Industry.
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30 June 2020

EPCF & CU Webinar “Decarbonisation pathways related to indirect emissions in the Ceramic Industry, under the Green Deal” | 30 JUNE 2020 | 10h00-11h30

Event

It is our pleasure to invite you to join the EPCF & CU Webinar “Decarbonisation pathways related to indirect emissions in the Ceramic Industry, under the Green Deal”.
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Cerame-Unie
18 June 2020

VACANCY: Internship in Public Affairs (environment, climate and energy)

News

The position is available starting from mid August / beginning of September, with a duration of 6 months. If interested, please send your CV and motivation letter before Wednesday 8th July 2020.
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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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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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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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