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Shandong Industrial Ceramic Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. held its annual work conference in early 2026, setting the goal of building an international leading new materials enterprise. Prior to this, the 32nd plenary meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Fine Ceramics Technical Committee (ISO/TC 206) was held in Zibo, demonstrating the increasing participation and influence of China in the formulation of international standards for fine alumina ceramics and zirconia ceramics.  Summary: In the first half of 2026, the industrial ceramics industry exhibited three main characteristics: "accelerated self-control of high-end materials", "deepening digitalization of traditional industries", and "returning to the essence of quality and service in market competition". With breakthroughs in key materials such as silicon nitride and the ecological layout of leading enterprises, the industry is gradually moving away from low-level price wars and evolving towards higher quality and higher technological value-added.

From June 24th to 27th, 2026, the 40th China International Ceramic Industry Exhibition was held in Guangzhou. The theme was "Forty Years Unfazed, Moving Forward Towards the New", gathering over 800 enterprises from around the world to showcase the innovative achievements of the entire industrial chain.  Benglang New Materials: Presenting a comprehensive upgrade solution, launching innovative tools such as high-compatible dry grinding wheels that can handle tiles with various absorption rates, and expanding into the semiconductor grinding and polishing field, reflecting the transformation from a single tool to an integrated solution of "tools + equipment + process". Delitai: Deeply focusing on the advanced ceramic integrated line business, showcasing efficient and energy-saving boiling furnaces, EPS series electric firing roller kilns, and an intelligent inspection system equipped with 3D laser SLAM technology, emphasizing low-carbon manufacturing and flexible production. Guangdong Kanglitai: Focusing on presenting five core products including water-based digital glazes and vivid high-transparency glazes, leveraging its production capacity of 50,000 tons of ceramic ink annually, providing customized process solutions, attracting the attention of many global customers, the main products include alumina ceramic, Zirconia ceramic,aluminium nitride and so on.

Recently, China's industrial ceramics and building ceramics industry chain has made significant progress in technological innovation, digital transformation, and the restructuring of industry standards. Below is a summary of key news highlights:  1. Breakthrough in Advanced Materials Technology: High-Performance Silicon Nitride Ceramic Successfully Developed   Hubei Longzhong Laboratory (led by Wuhan University of Technology) announced at the end of June 2026 the successful development of a new type of high-performance, low-cost silicon nitride ceramic. The related findings were published in the international authoritative journal *Journal of Advanced Ceramics*.  Technological Breakthrough: We have overcome the long-standing global academic challenge of achieving simultaneous high strength and toughness through an original "symbiotic columnar cluster microstructure," enabling a concurrent leap in flexural strength, fracture toughness, and Vickers hardness. Key performance indicators rank among the world's best, with structural stability maintained even at ultra-high temperatures up to 1600°C.   Application Prospects: The material features excellent heat resistance, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and biocompatibility, making it ideal for widespread use in core components of lithography and etching machines, high-voltage 800V electric drive bearings for new-energy vehicles, and medical implants such as artificial joints.   Industrialization Progress: The fundamental laboratory breakthrough has been achieved, and the technology is now entering the engineering-scale transformation phase. Mass production is expected within four to five years, offering potential to break overseas monopolies and address critical gaps in advanced manufacturing.

Mohawk Industries has announced first quarter 2026 net sales of $2.7 billion (up 8% as reported or down 2.6% adjusted for constant days and exchange rates versus the prior year) and net earnings of $117 million. Net sales in the Global Ceramic Segment rose to $1,097.4 million, up 10.4% versus the same period in 2025 (down 0.2% on an adjusted basis), with an operating margin of 4.7% ($51 million). The margin was impacted by higher input costs and lower sales volumes, partially offset by productivity gains and an improved price mix, with higher-end products recording the best performances. Across all regions, the commercial channel outperformed the new home construction and residential remodelling segments. Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum Commenting on the results, Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum noted that the already challenging economic and market environment is being further exacerbated by the effects of the conflict in the Middle East. The inflationary pressure triggered by rising energy prices is impacting consumers – reducing both confidence and discretionary spending – as well as businesses. “We are implementing price increases across many product categories and geographies, and further price increases could be required,” stated Lorberbaum. “The impact of higher-cost raw materials will be greater in the second half of the year due to our flow-through of inventory. We are maintaining flexibility to align with evolving demand, supply availability and volatile costs. Presently, we are containing costs, reengineering products and limiting capital expenditures. We will not see the full impact of our pricing actions and rising input costs until the third quarter.”

From 24 to 27 June, the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou will host the 40th edition of Ceramics China, Asia’s premier trade fair for ceramic industry machinery, equipment and materials. Around 800 exhibiting companies from 20 countries will showcase a wide range of advanced solutions for all sectors of ceramic manufacturing, including tiles and slabs, heavy clay, sanitaryware, tableware and advanced ceramics. Thanks to this wide range of products, the organisers expect the show to attract more than 90,000 visitors from 100 countries and regions, surpassing the 80,240 attendees recorded at the 2025 edition. The exhibition comes at a time of profound transformation for China’s industrial and manufacturing landscape, with the ceramic sector in particular facing a series of new challenges, including rising energy costs, digital transformation, evolving global supply chains and, above all, a domestic market that is shifting its focus from volume to quality and service, forcing companies to transition towards value-accretive business models.   Unsurprisingly, the technologies on display at Ceramics China will focus primarily on digitalisation, smart manufacturing and AI applications, next-generation digital decoration, production line flexibility, sustainability and energy efficiency. The seven halls at Ceramics China are organised by product category: Halls 1.1 and 2.1 house decoration materials, raw materials and refractories; Halls 4.1 and 5.1 feature automation and digital solutions, tools and spare parts; Hall 6.1 is devoted to sanitaryware and tableware production plants; and Halls 3.1 and 8.1 host international exhibitors and country pavilions. In particular, Hall 3.1 will host 17 Italian companies, many exhibiting within the Italian Pavilion organised by Acimac. These include: Air Power, Certech, Fabbrica del Sale, I-Mec, Inkside, Inter Ser, LB Technology, Mectiles Italia, Nitida, Officine Smac, Sacmi, Sicer, SITI B&T, Stylgraph, System Ceramics, Tecnoferrari and Tecnografica. TECNA 2026 will also have its own stand, continuing its promotional tour in China ahead of the exhibition’s next edition, scheduled to take place in Rimini from 22 to 25 September. A special Chinese-language issue of the magazine Ceramic World Review will also be distributed free of charge within the Acimac pavilion.

SCHUPP® Ceramics is setting the course for its continued strategic development: As of January 1, 2026, the management structure of M.E. SCHUPP Industriekeramik has been reorganized. Frederik Arning and Roland Latzel, two experienced executives who have been with the company for many years, have assumed responsibility for the company’s management. The founder and former Managing Director, Michael E. Schupp, remains the owner of SCHUPP® Ceramics and will continue to support the company’s long-term strategic direction. The year 2026 also marks a special milestone: SCHUPP® celebrates its 30th anniversary, representing three decades of expertise in high-temperature technology and industrial applications with alumina ceramics. Roland Latzel Frederik Arning Michael E. Schupp SCHUPP Industriekeramik, headquartered in Aachen (Germany) specializes in components and solutions for high-temperature processes up to 1,850 °C. The company develops and supplies thermal insulation systems, electric heating solutions, and products for firing process control for industrial applications.

From 22 to 25 September 2026, the Rimini Expo Centre will host the 29th edition of TECNA – The Global Expo for ceramics and more, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group in collaboration with ACIMAC. A global benchmark for technology, machinery, aesthetics and design in the ceramic and heavy clay industries for over forty years, TECNA will return in 2026 with an even more comprehensive exhibition offering.   One of the most significant developments at this edition of TECNA is the return of glaze and colour producers and chemical additive manufacturers, a clear signal of the entire supply chain’s desire to join forces and work as a system. Leading names in the sector have already confirmed their participation.     Pierluigi Ghirelli Ceramicolor-Federchimica, the Italian association of ceramic glaze and colour producers and metal oxide manufacturers, will not only sit on the Technical Committee for the Decortech Conference but will also have a 100-square-metre stand where visitors will be able to discover the latest industry innovations first hand.   As the association’s Chairman Pierluigi Ghirelli noted:   “TECNA 2026 is a very important event for Ceramicolor because it brings together expertise, technologies and visions that contribute to the evolution of the entire ceramic supply chain. As an association, our role is to promote the wealth of knowledge of our member companies, foster dialogue between the various players in the industry and support the growth of a sector whose most distinctive strengths include colour, research and the quality of Made in Italy. Our participation in the exhibition will provide an opportunity for us to reaffirm the importance of working as a system, from training new generations and enhancing the district’s expertise to fostering collaboration between companies, institutions and the research world. It is through this shared path that Ceramicolor intends to contribute to the future of the Italian ceramic industry, strengthening its identity, competitiveness and capacity for innovation in international markets.”   Simone Tassi, Ceramic Division Director at Lamberti Group, emphasised the importance of dialogue across the supply chain.     “TECNA represents a vital opportunity for Lamberti to engage with the entire international ceramic supply chain. In a constantly evolving scenario, we believe that true value comes from the ability to connect innovation, proximity and expertise in order to respond effectively to emerging market demands. In Rimini, we will be presenting CORE, our vision of Smart Chemistry: a range of highly concentrated products and solutions designed to simplify processes, optimise logistics and generate value throughout the ceramic supply chain. Thanks to advanced formulations and a network of manufacturing hubs in all the major ceramic districts, we concentrate our expertise where it creates the greatest value: with our customers, their processes and their applications. Because we believe the future of ceramics will be built by focusing value where it matters most.”   Smaltochimica has also announced that it will be back this year.      “Smaltochimica’s return to TECNA 2026 stems from the conviction that today, more than ever, we need to work together and support the entire ceramic supply chain,” explained Chiara Piccinini, Owner and Head of Marketing & Communications at Smaltochimica. “From manufacturing technologies and additives to glaze and colour producers, graphic design studios and tile manufacturers, every link in the chain contributes to the sector’s growth, innovation and competitiveness. TECNA represents an important opportunity to enhance these synergies, foster dialogue between companies and underline the fact that future challenges can only be addressed through collaboration, shared expertise and a common vision. This is why we have chosen to participate and contribute to a strategic event for the entire sector.”   Altadia Group has also chosen to take part in TECNA and will be present in Rimini with a 100 square metre stand entirely dedicated to innovation and managed by its Innovation Team, the multidisciplinary group responsible for all of Altadia’s new research projects.     “TECNA is the ideal showcase for discussing technological innovation in the ceramic sector,” explained Alessandro Ferrari, CEO of Altadia Italia and Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at Altadia. “For this reason, we will be presenting a spin-off of our new Global Innovation Hub, the centre where all technological Research and Development for the Altadia Group worldwide will be concentrated and which is due to be inaugurated in Sassuolo during the same period.”   Zschimmer & Schwarz – Z&S Ceramco is another major name that will be back at TECNA.     “Returning to TECNA is a natural and carefully considered choice for Zschimmer & Schwarz,” said Pierluigi Ghirelli, Managing Director of Z&S Ceramco. “Although we have continued to work closely with the ceramic supply chain, in recent years we have chosen to focus on other industry events. Today, we feel the time is right to return to TECNA, to engage with the industry and present our company and our latest innovations.”   The participation of glaze and colour producers and chemical additive manufacturers underscores TECNA 2026’s role as a strategic meeting point for the entire surfaces supply chain, enriching the exhibition and conference programme built around the Decortech Conference, a two-day event (on September 23 and 24) dedicated to materials, aesthetics, technology, trends and design.

Based on the previously disclosed industry background information, the market size of industrial ceramics in China is expected to reach 82.Based on the previously disclosed industry background information, the market size of industrial ceramics in China is expected to reach 82.8 billion yuan in 2026.8 billion yuan in 2026. The global market size of industrial ceramics reached 53. The global market size of industrial ceramics reached 53.934 billion yuan in 2025.934 billion yuan in 2025. According to the forecast by BCG Consult According to the forecast by BCG Consulting, the global market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.ing, the global market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.44% to 78.44% to 78.133 billion yuan by 2032. 133 billion yuan by 2032. The distribution of market size for various sub-categories in the Chinese market: The process of replacing imports in the fields of high-end bearings and electronic substrates has significantly accelerated.

The industrial-grade ceramic 3D printing technology developed by Jingdezhen Jingcai Technology in Jiangxi Province enables the formation of highly precise complex structures, significantly reducing the threshold for personalized customization production. The related industrial ceramic products have been widely applied in emerging industries such as communication electronics and new energy, and the commercialization process is advancing steadily.

Benlang New Materials showcased its full range of ceramic processing tools and customized solutions at the exhibition, introducing innovative products such as high-compatibility dry grinding wheels suitable for tiles with varying water absorption rates. The company has expanded its business beyond ceramics into fields like semiconductor grinding and polishing, aligning with the industry's trend toward higher-end and more refined development under the new national 5A standards.

On June 17th, a seemingly cold and impersonal announcement quietly transferred a large amount of money from one group of people's accounts to another person's pocket.  Edith said on the interactive platform that the zirconium oxide powder produced by Tokai of Japan has been halted and it will be difficult to resume production within the year.  It's not about delaying the delivery; it's about shutting down the production line directly and applying the same production process to all orders.  What about the reaction of the A-share market?  Zirconium concepts were all charging upwards with great enthusiasm. Edith pulled two 20CM moves. Oriental Zirconium Industry and Changyu Group formed a joint buy order. Guoqi Materials' stock price soared by +17% during the trading session.  Many people are frantically typing on their keyboards while staring at the涨停 board, but they still don't understand - who exactly is making all this money? Are you sitting at the table eating the meat, or have you been dragged into the kitchen to become the "meat"？  A "chain explosion" ignited from the Chinese rare earth warehouse  First, bring out the underlying trigger of the story.  What level is Tokyo Kako in Japan?  Don't treat it as an ordinary chemical factory. It is the "money-printing machine" for high-end zirconium oxide powder worldwide.  Dental zirconia powder has a global market share of 70% or higher.  MLCC electronic ceramics, solid-state batteries, semiconductor ceramics - all those advanced and sophisticated powders - the core formulas are also in his possession.  Such a leading company that supplies products in all these fields - dentistry, electronics, batteries, and semiconductors - is suddenly shutting down?  The reason is quite straightforward - there is a shortage of "medicine".  This "medicine" is yttrium oxide.  For zirconia powder to be stable, yttrium oxide is an essential stabilizing agent. Now the question is, who decides on the global supply of yttrium oxide? It's China.  China accounts for 80.80% of the global output of yttrium oxide. What about Tokai? It is 100% dependent on imports from China.  The formula is in Japan, but the "food" for it is in China.  As export controls tightened, Tokai found that the yttrium oxide in its warehouse would not last for more than 30 to 45 days.  This is like running a noodle shop. The flour is all in the hands of others. If they tighten the valve, you don't even have the right to knead the dough.  If the inventory runs out, it will lead to a complete shutdown, not just a 10% reduction in production, which is much milder.  What's even more terrifying is that it's not a factory that is sneezing.  Another major Japanese company, Sakai Chemical, has also begun to reduce production by 25% to 30% for its high-end MLCC powders. The high-purity production line has even been shut down completely.  Two major Japanese players both stumbled, and as a result, the global high-end zirconia market has been severely impacted, with a clear and substantial gap opening up.  Dentistry, MLCC, optical fibers, solid-state batteries, and semiconductor ceramics - all were affected by this action.  In the past, it was others who were squeezing our necks. Now it's our turn to firmly grasp the valve at the source.  How can this chain of grain, flour and bread make money?  To figure out who makes the most money, one must first break down this entire supply chain.  You can think of zirconium oxide as a "grain - flour - bread" chain.  The upstream zircon ore, zircon sand, and oxychlorinated zircon - these are the "food sources"  The midstream zirconium oxide powder, or "flour", determines what kind of bread it will be and how expensive it can be sold.  Downstream dental porcelain blocks, electronic ceramics, and solid electrolytes are the "bread" that is actually served on the table.  The East Division has halted production. What was halted was "flour", but globally, teeth don't wait for you, chips don't wait for you, capacitors don't wait for you.  The terminal orders are still coming in, so the downstream production lines need to be switched over.  On the chain, each of the three links presents different types of winners.  Those who have mines, make money by raising prices.  It will be possible to produce flour, relying on technology to replace meat consumption.  Those who are in the terminal business aim to gain a large share of the global market and make a fortune.  You need to figure out which kind of meat you have bought.  Who is sitting at the top of the mine counting the money?  Let's start with the most basic type of minerals and raw materials.  Zircon sand is the "food source" of zirconium oxide. Whoever controls the mines will have the qualification to make money during the price increase cycle.  During this market cycle, the two most prominent names in the upstream sector are Dongfang Zircon and Changyu Group.  Oriental Zirconia takes a complete chain from the mine to the production of zirconium oxychloride, making huge profits along the way.  How fierce is Dongfang Zirconium Industry?  It is the only company in the A-share market that has completed the entire process from overseas zirconium mines to oxygen chlorinated zirconium. The self-sufficiency rate of raw materials is very high.  The suspension of supplies from Dongcao has led to a "disruption" in global high-end supply, but the price transmission is across the entire chain - zircon sand has already risen by approximately 25% this year.  What does having a mine mean?  Your cost is a low point that no one else can ever reach. Your price increase represents pure profit.  The fact is already there.  As soon as the news of the suspension of supplies from Dongcang was released, Dongfang Zirconium Industry raised its prices for the second time.  The price of zirconium oxychloride will increase by 1500 yuan per ton.  The price of zirconium dioxide will increase by 4,500 yuan per ton.  The price of electrically fused zircon will increase by another 2,000 yuan per ton.  They would say "mainly due to the increase in raw material costs", but in their hearts, they know that this is just a way to further boost the profit statement by taking advantage of the current situation.  More importantly, it does not merely sell "coarse grains".  Oriental Zirconium Industry is accelerating its efforts to move towards higher-end products.  The new project for battery-grade high-purity composite zirconium oxide has a designed production capacity of 10,000 tons.  - The first stage of the 5,000-ton production line is currently under construction.  The gross profit margin of high-purity zirconia has reached over 45%.  Standing at the upstream position, there are mines, price hikes, and expectations of a significant increase in the production of high-end powders. This is equivalent to pulling the trigger of three weapons at the same time.  Such companies, once the price increase cycle begins, are very unlikely to fail to make profits.

On May 27th, the 2026 China (Zibo) International Advanced Ceramics Industry Exhibition opened in Zibo Economic Development Zone. The exhibition brought together nearly 300 domestic and foreign enterprises in the upstream and downstream of advanced ceramics, showcasing comprehensive innovation achievements and solutions covering the entire chain of advanced ceramic materials, powder processing, precision manufacturing, and testing equipment.  "Even if the phone screen is not covered with a film, it rarely develops scratches after long use. This is because the material of the phone screen contains high-temperature aluminum oxide... " At the booth of Shandong Shengri Ao Peng Environmental New Materials Group (hereinafter referred to as Shengri Ao Peng), the detailed explanation given by the enterprise's manager about the product attracted many customers to stop by. Shengri Ao Peng is the enterprise with the most complete product types and the most complete industrial chain in the field of high-temperature aluminum oxide new materials in China. It is a truly national-level specialized, innovative, "little giant" enterprise. The enterprise's high-temperature calcination aluminum oxide production technology and product quality are at the leading position in the industry. It has reached the international advanced level in high-purity, low-sodium, large-grain crystal, and nano-level calcined aluminum oxide fields. Lithium battery separator aluminum oxide, high-voltage insulation filler aluminum oxide, glass base aluminum oxide, high thermal conductivity spherical aluminum oxide, mid-to-high-end grinding and polishing aluminum oxide, etc. products have successfully replaced imports.  The innovative breakthroughs of an enterprise reflect the industrial strength of a city. The outstanding performance of Shengriao Pengeng is a vivid illustration of the vigorous development of the advanced ceramics industry in Zibo. This exhibition, organized by the Provincial Ceramic Association, the Office for Promoting the Ceramic and Glazed Products Industrial Chain, the Traditional Industry Development Center of the City, and the Zibo Economic Development Zone, featured 34 key enterprises from the city showcasing their core products, presenting a comprehensive display of the development strength and innovation achievements of the advanced ceramics industry in Zibo.  "By leveraging the exhibition platform, one can not only exchange and learn from industry peers, but also bring the latest research and development achievements of the enterprise to a broader market." A relevant official from Zibo Oak Non-metallic New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. stated, "This time, the enterprise brought over ten distinctive products to the exhibition. Among them, the 95 series of wear-resistant microbeads and the dry grinding alumina grinding balls, the two core products, can significantly enhance the grinding efficiency, reduce the wear of the balls, and effectively help manufacturing enterprises lower production costs."  Through the exhibition, we aim to gather strength. During the exhibition, the 2026 Zibo Advanced Ceramics Industry Conference was held concurrently, inviting more than 30 renowned experts from both domestic and international fields, including Chief Scientist Zhang Weiru from Cai'er High-Tech, Chairman of the Korean Fine Ceramics Association, and Professor Zhang Guanglei from Shandong University, to engage in discussions with enterprise representatives about development. The conference featured three main sections: keynote speeches, roundtable dialogues, and technology matchmaking. It constructed a three-in-one high-end cooperation platform of "exhibition + conference + matchmaking", breaking through the barriers of scientific research成果转化， solving the problem of matching between enterprise supply and demand， and enabling cutting-edge technologies to leave the laboratory and allowing procurement demands to be precisely implemented.  Currently, advanced ceramics, as a key foundational material supporting the development of high-end manufacturing industries, have become increasingly valuable strategically. With the rapid rise of emerging industries such as semiconductors and new energy, the domestic market for advanced ceramics has exceeded 100 billion yuan, presenting a promising future. Zibo has a long history in advanced ceramics, offers a wide range of products, and has a complete production chain, covering almost all sub-sectors of advanced ceramics. It has developed into an important research and production base for advanced ceramics in the country.  This exhibition not only serves as a showcase platform for local enterprises in Zibo, but also attracts enterprises from other regions' industrial clusters to attend. The exhibition area of the Fuluai Industrial Park in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province is distinctive and highly regarded. The investment promotion team of the park, together with five enterprises, jointly participated in the exhibition. This not only showcased the innovative achievements of the enterprises but also comprehensively promoted the advantages of the advanced ceramic industrial cluster in Fuluai. Ye Quanying, the Party Secretary of the Fuluai Industrial Park, introduced that Fuluai County regards the advanced ceramic industry as its top industry and development priority. A complete industrial cluster covering fields such as new energy, aerospace, and medical equipment has been formed, encompassing alumina, zirconium oxide ceramic powder and device preparation. He admitted that Zibo and Jingdezhen share profound cultural heritage and similar industrial development paths. Previously, he had visited Zibo to study the experience of advanced ceramic industry development.  Strengthen the profound cultural heritage of over a thousand years of pottery and porcelain, and link with industrial resources across the country and the world. Zibo takes industry as its foundation and exhibitions as the bridge to build a specialized, large-scale and international industry exchange platform. Based on the trillion-dollar industry track, Zibo will continuously optimize the industrial ecosystem and promote advanced ceramics to move towards higher-end, intelligent and green directions, accelerating its efforts to build a nationally influential advanced ceramic industry hub. (Xiang Guoqi)

The 8-million-ton alumina production base built by Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group in Zhanhua, Binzhou, has achieved a green electricity support ratio of 20%–25% through direct green power connection projects. Its energy consumption per unit product meets national Class I energy efficiency standards, and the alumina purity exceeds 98.99%, demonstrating a viable pathway for decarbonization in raw-material-based heavy industries.

From June 4th to 7th, the KERAMIKA Indonesia 2026 International Ceramic Industry Exhibition was grandly launched at the NICE International Conference and Exhibition Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. This exhibition is the leading ceramic industry exhibition in the ASEAN region, gathering nearly 300 manufacturing enterprises, distributors and professional exhibitors from both home and abroad along the ceramic industry chain. The Jakarta Ceramic Industry Exhibition is not only a window for the concentrated display of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, but also an important platform for industry colleagues to have in-depth exchanges, expand cooperation, and seize growth opportunities in the regional market.  Kodatex Machinery, Lietex Machinery and Guangdong Kanglitai once again participated in the Jakarta Ceramic Industry Exhibition, presenting their latest products and service solutions, closely targeting the market demands of Indonesia, and empowering the local industrial transformation and upgrading.  Koda Automatic Machinery: Establishing a solid presence in the market through quality, and connecting to the future through service.  Having been deeply involved in the Indonesian market for 24 years, Koda Alumina Ceramic Machinery showcased its mature ceramic intelligent production lines, green energy-saving comprehensive solutions, high-quality accessories and consumables, as well as the latest process technologies for ink and glaze. With solid market foundation and strong technical capabilities, it became the highlight of this exhibition.  This is the second time that the Indonesian subsidiary of Keda has participated in the exhibition. Yao Jie, the International Marketing Director of Keda Ceramic Machinery, Song Wangsheng, the General Manager of the Accessories Service Department, Peng Zhijun, the General Manager of the Forming Machinery Department, and the sales team for the Indian and Malaysian markets have all arrived at the exhibition site in person to welcome global customers together.  At this year's exhibition, Koda Taichu Machinery showcased a number of new upgraded products, including the 18 series ceramic press machine, continuous ball milling system, automatic glaze mixing system, 5A intelligent double-layer kiln, Extenller series ceramic plate continuous roller pressing forming system, ES&HS packaging complete line solution, and extrusion product production line. These new products and technologies provided customers with more competitive complete line solutions.  Meanwhile, high-quality accessory and consumable products, pebbles and ball linings were also on display at the site. Guangdong Kanglitai showcased premium ink, digital micro-engraving ink and encapsulated ink, aiming to provide customers with diversified supporting services and create multi-dimensional value.  Since entering the Indonesian market in 2002, Koda Machinery has, through 20 years of in-depth operation, continuously implemented benchmark projects and deeply participated in, as well as promoted, the iterative upgrading of the Indonesian ceramic industry.  Since the successful establishment of the first large-scale production project benchmark of Koda Ceramics overseas in Indonesia's Mulia in 2019, to the successful implementation of Indonesia's first large-scale glazed double-layer kiln production line in PEGASUS by Koda Ceramics in 2025, Koda Ceramics has jointly built a series of benchmark projects with leading Indonesian enterprises such as IKAD, RUMAH, and Platinum. Starting from the client's factory construction, the cooperation between Koda Ceramics and its partners has continuously deepened in phases one and two. The implementation of each benchmark project is a quality report jointly written by Koda Ceramics and its partners.  While providing customers with complete factory and production line solutions, Koda Ceramic Machinery has also offered post-furnace production line contracting services to several ceramic enterprises in Indonesia. It has established over 10 contracting project sites, which have significantly contributed to the quality control and efficiency improvement of the customers' products.  Furthermore, since its establishment three years ago, the Indonesian subsidiary of Keda has set up a spare parts warehouse in Indonesia, enabling zero-distance and zero-time difference responses for equipment operation and maintenance, technical guidance, and spare parts supply. With its solid localization capabilities, Keda has gained market trust.  LITETA Ceramics Machinery: Digitalization and flexibility of entire production line equipment help upgrade the ceramic industry in Indonesia  At this exhibition, Leitai Ceramic Machinery focused on the actual needs of the Indonesian and ASEAN ceramic industries. It considered the needs of the customers and provided what the customers needed. With its core advantages of intelligence, low-carbonization and flexibility, it comprehensively showcased its full-chain supply and service capabilities as a global integrated solution provider for ceramic equipment, providing strong support for Indonesian ceramic enterprises to solve production bottlenecks. A large number of local and neighboring countries and regions' professional visitors stopped by to negotiate on the spot.  LITETA Ceramics showcased a range of product and service solutions at this exhibition, including overall solutions for raw material equipment, molding equipment solutions, thermal equipment and complete line turnkey engineering solutions, original factory accessories for ceramics, consumables, and overall service packages for process technologies. The booth was continuously bustling with visitors. Vice President of LITETA Ceramics, Guan Huojin, Overseas Marketing Vice President Huang Chunfu, and General Manager of Henglita Ceramic Technology, Chen Jun, among other leaders, attended the event in person and jointly welcomed customers with the overseas team, listened to market demands, and discussed the future of the industry. Many exhibitors highly praised LITETA Ceramics' innovative products, technical strength, and global service capabilities.  The CFO of Arwana Group, Ir. Rudy Sujanto M.B.A., in an exclusive interview with Taicheng Newspaper, demonstrated the strength of Lietai Ceramic Machinery from the perspective of customers. He stated: "The biggest challenge for local ceramic enterprises is the increase in natural gas prices. Energy conservation and consumption reduction are the top concerns when we select equipment, and this is the most important reason why Arwana chose Lietai Ceramic Machinery." He further pointed out that the outstanding advantages of Lietai Ceramic Machinery's equipment, such as intelligence, flexibility, greenness, and low energy consumption, can effectively help enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency, creating real benefits. Besides the product itself, the professional technical services, rapid response capabilities of the Lietai team, and the significant reduction in communication costs for spare parts and consumables have also become important reasons for Arwana to continue making purchases.  Adhering to the concept of "Chinese-style service for the world", Lintai Ceramic Machinery has continuously advanced its global strategy and established 8 overseas service centers including those in Indonesia. By relying on the localized operation model, it ensures the smooth implementation and efficient operation of projects, helping customers gain a competitive edge in the market.

The company is based on a profound "material" foundation and has set the strategic development direction of "materials + structure + function". It has been deeply engaged in the advanced electronic ceramic materials and components field for over 55 years. According to the data from Frost & Sullivan, the company has always focused on the main business of advanced ceramic materials and has now grown into a global leading enterprise in the field of advanced electronic ceramic materials and components.  Electronic and ceramic materials: The company focuses on the upstream basic materials of the electronic industry chain, mainly including alumina ceramic substrates, aluminum nitride ceramic substrates, electronic pastes, and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) separators, etc.  Electronic Components: The company's electronic component product portfolio includes multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC), multilayer ceramic chip inductors (MLCI), and fixed resistors. The company collaborates in supplying MLCC, MLCI, and resistors to meet customers' one-stop purchasing service requirements and enhance the compatibility of multiple types of components.  Communication Devices: The company focuses on the core requirements of optical communication components and semiconductor packaging, forming a diversified product matrix covering optical communication connections, packaging components, and crystal oscillator packaging. The company's communication device product portfolio includes ceramic inserts and sleeves, ceramic packaging bases, mechanical connectors («MT») inserts, short fibers, and optical communication ceramic packaging tubes. Based on the revenue in 2025, the company's ceramic inserts and sleeves account for more than 70% of the global market share; in the crystal oscillator packaging field, the company's ceramic packaging bases occupy approximately 40% of the global market share.  Equipment Components: The company's equipment component product portfolio includes piezoelectric micro-precision dispensing systems, general semiconductor ceramic components, compressor terminals, ceramic blades, SOFC stacks, etc. Based on the accumulation of core technologies such as material formulation and material molding, the products provided by the company not only meet the demands of domestic production and energy transition, but also support stable demands in the industrial sector.  Apart from its core products, the company has leveraged its accumulated experience in materials and processes to expand product development into more application areas, mainly including ceramic exterior components and bioceramics.

The policy focuses on supporting breakthroughs in the preparation technology of high-performance industrial ceramic powders, which is beneficial for upgrading the production capacity of high-end industrial ceramics.

On June 12, 2026, local time, the overseas debut of this touring exhibition opened in Istanbul, Turkey, showcasing contemporary ceramic artworks from several key porcelain-producing regions of China. It is a significant event promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and Turkish ceramic art.

The AI servers have driven a surge in the demand for MLCC ceramic powder. According to calculations, the global demand for MLCC ceramic powder in AI servers will increase from 0.45 million tons in 2025 to 3.82 million tons by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 53.4%. The corresponding market size in 2030 could reach up to 16.7 billion yuan. Currently, the global market is dominated by Japanese manufacturers. The leading domestic company, Guoqi Materials, has broken through the technology for high-end powder and has achieved stable batch production, providing deep support to international major manufacturers.

The Shengguan project of the French Saint-Gobain Group is being constructed in three phases. The first phase has completed the overall relocation of the Shanghai Fine Ceramics business. The second and third phases are expected to be fully completed and put into production by the end of July 2026. After completion, it will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons of fine ceramic particles. The local enterprise Antai New Materials has built the first digital F grinding material processing line in China with a monthly production capacity of 5,000 tons, as well as the first dry-type white corundum furnace without water in China. The industry process upgrading is leading.

Sinoma High-Tech Nitride Ceramics Co., Ltd. has established the first domestic and largest-scale industrial production line for hot isostatic pressing silicon nitride ceramic balls in the world. Its ceramic ball products rank first in market share domestically and are currently the largest producer of ceramic balls for new energy vehicles in China.