What Companhia Industrial Ceramica does

Companhia Industrial Ceramica is a ceramic manufacturing company. Their products are floor and wall tiles for indoor and outdoor use. The product types are full-body porcelain tiles, decorated, glazed porcelain stoneware, and glazed floor tiles, double firing white body wall tiles, frost resistant glazed stoneware tiles, and unglazed porcelain mosaics.

Name

Companhia Industrial Ceramica

Legal name

Companhia Industrial Ceramica, SA.

Website

https://www.cinca.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Companhia Industrial Ceramica is a tile manufacturing company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Tiles

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (32711)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Ceramic floor tiles
• Ceramic wall tiles
• Porcelain stoneware
• Porcelain mosaic tiles
• Technical ceramics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiães

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Tile Sales: CINCA generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of ceramic floor and wall tiles, including full body porcelain tiles, decorated glazed porcelain stoneware, glazed floor tiles, double firing white body wall tiles, and frost resistant glazed stoneware tiles. Products are sold in various formats and finishes to residential and technical/commercial customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Companhia Industrial Ceramica (CINCA) manufactures and sells ceramic wall and floor tiles for indoor and outdoor residential and technical/commercial applications. The product range includes full body porcelain tiles, decorated glazed porcelain stoneware, glazed floor tiles, double-firing white body wall tiles, frost-resistant glazed stoneware tiles, and unglazed porcelain mosaics. The company operates showrooms in Portugal and distributes to over 70 countries.

Product overview

Cinca (Companhia Industrial de Cerâmica) is a Portuguese ceramic tile manufacturer with over 55 years of experience producing wall and floor tiles. The company's product portfolio centers on full body porcelain tiles, glazed porcelain stoneware, double-firing white body wall tiles, and unglazed porcelain mosaic tiles. The core offering is organized into residential and technical product catalogs featuring multiple branded series (CÉLINE, INDIGO, SOLID, TIERRA, TIMBER, BRANCOS, BRICK ROAD, BRICKWORK, CLOUD, COFFRAGE, ESSENCE, FACTORY, HERITAGE, HIGHLANDER, IMAGINE DECK, IMAGINE SOUL, IMAGINE VINTAGE, METRO, NOMAD, RETRO, SOHO, INFINITY, LUX, CHROMA, INDUSTRIAL STONE, KINGSTONE, SLATE, CEPPO DI GRE STONE, GOLDSTONE) plus specialized technical sub-brands (NovaArquitectura, Arquitectos, Porcelânico ANTI-SLIP, MOSAICO PORCELÂNICO). The company also offers proprietary technologies including Easy Cleaning (slip-resistant easy-clean finish) and SafeTile (antibacterial coating), along with BIM libraries for AUTODESK REVIT. Products feature various finishes including Rectified, Polished, Semi-Polished, Honed, and Slip-Resistant options, with effects spanning marble, stone, concrete, wood, brick, and color collections.

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Products and services

• Full Body Porcelain Tiles Premium porcelain tiles with uniform composition throughout the body, suitable for high-traffic residential and technical/commercial applications. Available in multiple formats and finishes.
• Decorated Glazed Porcelain Stoneware Porcelain stoneware tiles with decorative glazed finishes for enhanced aesthetic appeal in wall and floor applications.
• Glazed Floor Tiles Durable floor tiles with a protective glaze coating designed for residential floor applications.
• Double Firing White Body Wall Tile Traditional white-body ceramic wall tiles produced using the double-firing technique, primarily for architectural wall applications.
• Frost Resistant Glazed Stoneware Tiles Stoneware tiles with frost-resistant properties designed for outdoor applications in varying climates.
• Unglazed Porcelain Mosaic 2.5x2.5cm unglazed porcelain mosaic tiles, the company's founding product. Available in 22 colors with paper-face (N) or fiberglass mesh (RFV) mounting systems.
• NovaArquitectura Technical glazed porcelain stoneware line targeted at architects, featuring 40 colors across 3 formats (20x20cm, 20x40cm, 8x8cm) with COLORTECH technology and BIM library support.
• Arquitectos Double-firing white body wall tile sub-brand for architectural applications, with 40 colors and multiple formats including 8x16in and special listel pieces.
• Porcelânico ANTI-SLIP Anti-slip porcelain tile line designed for wet areas and safety-critical applications, with slip-resistant finish options.
• MOSAICO PORCELÂNICO Unglazed porcelain mosaic collection featuring 22 colors with paper-face (N) or fiberglass mesh (RFV) mounting systems for installation flexibility.
• CÉLINE Marble-effect wall and floor tile collection inspired by the timeless elegance of natural marble, available in multiple colors and formats including 30x60cm and 25x55cm.
• INDIGO Creative wall tile series with bold colors for distinctive projects, featuring 7.5x25cm and 15x15cm formats with Fuzzy texture option.
• SOLID Stone-effect floor and wall tile collection capturing the serene texture and organic depth of natural stone, available in large formats up to 60x120cm.
• TIERRA Cotto and stone-effect tile collection in earthy tones (Cotto, Beige, Gris, Brun), suitable for indoor and outdoor residential use.
• TIMBER Wood-look tile collection in large plank formats (20x120cm, 16x99cm) with natural wood colors (Miel, Cannelle, Chocolat, Gingembre, Poivre Noir, Sel).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCINCA is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the most prestigious organizations dedicated to sustainable construction. USGBC manages the LEED rating system, the world's most widely used green building certification. This membership supports CINCA's positioning of its products for LEED-certified projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pamesa Cerámica: Pamesa Cerámica is a Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer and one of Europe's largest producers, with multi-country distribution and a broad residential/commercial product range. Highly comparable to CINCA in product category (ceramic floor/wall tiles), business model, and European market focus, though Pamesa operates at significantly larger scale.
• Marazzi Group: Marazzi is an Italian ceramic tile manufacturer with a global footprint offering porcelain, glazed, and mosaic tiles across residential and commercial segments. Directly comparable product portfolio, technology focus (slip-resistant, antibacterial finishes), and trade-fair-driven distribution that overlaps CINCA's positioning at CERSAIE and beyond.
• RAK Ceramics: RAK Ceramics is one of the world's largest ceramic tile and sanitaryware manufacturers, listed in the UAE with global operations spanning 150+ countries. Comparable in core product category (porcelain floor/wall tiles), international multi-region distribution model, and focus on both residential and commercial specification channels.
• Iris Ceramica Group: Iris Ceramica is an Italian premium porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer serving architects and designers globally. Comparable product mix (full body porcelain, glazed stoneware, large-format slabs), strong specification-channel focus, and similar trade fair participation at CERSAIE where both companies exhibit.
• Florim Ceramiche: Florim is an Italian ceramic surface manufacturer producing porcelain tiles for floors, walls, and countertops under brands like Florim and Cedit. Comparable in manufacturing scale, premium Italian design positioning, large-format product focus, and USGBC/LEED-aligned sustainable product offerings.
• Grespania: Grespania is a Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer producing porcelain floor tiles, wall tiles, and facade solutions with strong international distribution. Closely comparable product portfolio, Iberian manufacturing base, and export-driven business model with presence in dozens of countries.
• Emilgroup (Emil Ceramica): Emilgroup is an Italian ceramic tile manufacturer producing porcelain stoneware and wall tiles under brands including Emil Ceramica and Provenza. Comparable in product category, premium European positioning, large-format slab innovations, and architect/contractor specification channels.
• Ceracasa: Ceracasa is a Spanish ceramic tile producer specializing in porcelain floor and wall tiles with international distribution across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Comparable mid-tier Iberian manufacturer profile with similar product range, format variety, and export-driven go-to-market.
• Inalco: Inalco is a Spanish ceramic manufacturer specializing in large-format porcelain slabs and thin tiles for architectural applications. Comparable in porcelain stoneware focus, large-format product innovation, and specification-channel targeting of architects and designers.

Broad incumbents

• Mohawk Industries (Daltile): Mohawk Industries is a US-listed flooring giant whose Daltile division is the largest ceramic tile manufacturer in North America. Comparable end products but operates at vastly larger scale and broader category scope (carpet, laminate, vinyl, tile), representing the scale ceiling CINCA competes against in commercial specification channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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