RAK Ceramics announced that it has been officially recognised as the world's largest ceramic tile manufacturer by  Ceramic World Review, the well-known international magazine.

The company dominated the rankings of the top 25 ceramic tile manufacturers in 2009 with a total production output of 115 million sqm from 15 manufacturing facilities located in six countries.

RAK Ceramics further revealed that it remains in a strong position to boost its current production capacity of 117 million sqm as expansion programs are underway to cater to new markets in different parts of the world.

In 2008, RAK Ceramics was ranked at fourth position with a production output of 106 million sqm.

'The Ceramic World Review has noted that the internationalisation of production has been a common trend among companies that have figured prominently on the list. In this regard, we remain strongly committed to pursue aggressive expansion programs in new international markets and maintain our status as the undisputed global leader in the ceramic tile industry,' stated Dr Khater Massaad, chief executive, RAK Ceramics.

RAK Ceramics, a $1 billion global conglomerate in the ceramic industry, produces ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and tableware through its worldwide production and distribution facilities.-TradeArabia News Service