Germany“s Cerdec AG has boosted the output capability of its ceramic stains joint venture in China.
Investment totalling DM 6 million has pushed the capacity at the Zibo Cerdec Ceramic Colours Co. L…
Germany“s Cerdec AG has boosted the output capability of its ceramic stains joint venture in China. Investment totalling DM 6 million has pushed the capacity at the Zibo Cerdec Ceramic Colours Co. Ltd. (ZCCC) facility in Zibo, China, up from 100 tons to 700 tons. Most equipment was bought in China, although the key components (around 45% of the total) came from Europe due to the limited availability in China of certain types and qualities of laboratory and production equipment. The joint venture was initiated early in 1995 to meet the rapidly-increasing demand for ceramic stains in the prosperous province of Shandong, which has a population of 80 million. Cerdec, a leading international producer of ceramic stains, glazes, glaze frits, glass colours and other decorating additives, has a 60% stake in the operation, while the Shandong Institute of Ceramic Research and Design holds the other 40%.