RAK Ceramics participated in made in UAE event

RAK Ceramics, the world's largest ceramic tiles & sanitary ware manufacturing company, has participated in ‘Made in UAE’ event organised by University of Sharjah targeting high quality products manufactured by UAE based companies to showcase its products to its Industrial Engineering and Management students and RAK Ceramics chose to educate the students on its eco-friendly product range. The event took place on 29^th - 30^th April 2012 within the University’s premises that ensured that future engineers and management professionals get acquainted with RAK Ceramics products at its stand. 

RAK Ceramics exhibited its eco friendly range of tiles like Orion Collection and Wood Art Collection. Orion Tiles Collection are an alternative to marble and natural stone finishes helps in conserving resources. Wood Art Collection of tiles has a sublime wood-like finish that is an ideal substitute for actual wooden flooring without cutting trees and encourages end users to be part of a growing eco-friendly society. 

Abdulla Mahmood, GM - Marketing and Corporate Communications, RAK Ceramics, said, “The Made in UAE Event aims to encourage budding talents in the UAE. The key tenet of this event is to give exposure to the future engineering and management professionals and RAK Ceramics believes in playing a vital role in supporting the nation’s young talent”. 

“RAK Ceramics has consistently set new benchmarks in ceramic tile design and innovation, and through this event, we are providing a unique opportunity to the students of University of Sharjah to understand the finer points of tile manufacturing process, tile design and application. Also we are focusing on educating the students about our eco friendly range of products that contribute to sustainability within construction industry” he added.       

RAK Ceramics is always one of the most active corporate supporters of various social activities which include support to educational institutions. RAK Ceramics offers internship training programs for talented students from local universities and simultaneously hosts international students from international universities such as the US-based University of Maryland and Georgetown University. 

RAK Ceramics is a USD 1 billion global conglomerate that supplies to over 160 countries and has been officially recognised as the world’s largest ceramic tile manufacturer with a global production output of 117 million square meters. RAK Ceramics offers a comprehensive product portfolio comprising over 8,000 designs in ceramic tiles, Gres Porcellanato, and several models in bath ware. RAK Ceramics has earned distinctions such as the Best Brand of 2010 and CSR Company of 2011 at Middle East Business Leader’s Summit and Awards and recently the CMO Asia’s Best Brand 2011. The company was also honoured by the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for complying with good governance and transparency according to best international practices. RAK Ceramics has also maintained its Superbrand status for the third consecutive year and continues to be a global pioneer in the world of ceramics through innovative eco-friendly products such as RAK SLIM, 45x45 Wood Collection, Stone Art Collection and Orion Collection using the latest Nanopix digital printing technology. RAK Ceramics is also the founding member of Emirates Green Building Council, which supports the development of sustainable buildings in the UAE.