R A K Ceramics P J S C : RAK Ceramics invests $1,000,000 in sustainable manufacturing technologies and initiatives
August 04, 2022 at 07:58 am EDT
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In its roadmap to sustainable manufacturing, RAK Ceramics has invested in several new technologies, including efficient online mosaic production, environmentally friendly processes for recovering and recycling rejected tiles, installing an advanced scanning solution, and the next generation of digital glazing.
The AED1.9 million investment in the online mosaic production system provides more cost-effective and flawless manufacturing of mosaic tiles that produce small sizes of 84 5x5 cm tiles and 220 2.5x2.5 cm tiles per press. RAK Ceramics also spent AED0.7 million on an upgraded design development scanner, a significant advancement in the company's design development capabilities. The system improves the color and appearance of tiles and provides detailed data that can be used to optimise production.
The company invested in environmentally friendly processes for recovering and recycling rejected tiles to drive a meaningful change in RAK Ceramics' sustainability goals. Thanks to the cutting-edge crushing, grinding, and hammering machine, 100% of the damaged GP tiles in the first half of 2022 were recycled, and 1,800 metric tonnes have already been recovered and reused. Meanwhile, the next-generation digital glazing system reduces glaze waste by 30-45%, enabling the company to improve the quality and consistency of its tiles by eliminating shade variation.
RAK Ceramics also launched an electric vehicle initiative across its manufacturing facilities in the UAE. The new e-bikes, which have a low environmental impact, allow staff members to easily travel between facilities without needing petrol or diesel cars, reducing general emissions and noise pollution in the surrounding area. RAK Ceramics is committed to continuously improving its environmental stewardship throughout its value chain and operating its manufacturing processes efficiently, with less environmental impact. These investments are only the beginning of achieving the company's sustainability agenda.
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Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics PSC is a United Arab Emirates-based company, which is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of a variety of ceramic products including tiles, bathroom sets and sanitary wares. The Company operates through four segments: Ceramic products includes manufacture and sale of ceramic wall and floor tiles, gres porcellanato and bathware products; Contracting segment includes construction projects and civil works; Other industrial segment engages in the manufacturing and distribution of power, table ware, paints, plastic, mines and faucets, as well as Other segment includes others Companyâs operations, such as trading, travel, warehousing and trading in catering and turnkey contracting projects.
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