What Ceracasa does

Ceracasa, S.A.U. is a Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer founded in 1984 by Carlos Cabrera Cervera in Alcora, Castellón. The company operates a vertically integrated production complex exceeding 130,000 square meters, manufacturing porcelain, white body, and red body floor and wall tiles across approximately 25 active collections (Ardesia, Betton, Coralina, Croma, Davos, Filita, Fossil, Kayros, Majestic, Maui, Nuances, Orion, Palace, Pisano, Pure, Quartz, Signia, Slate, Toscano, Trevi, Universe, Velvet, Vita, Woodstock, Zarci) inspired by natural materials such as marble, stone, cement, wood, and slate. The core technology stack includes 130-meter decoration lines with inkjet printing, 115-meter kilns firing at 1,200°C, polishing, grinding and beveling lines, artificial vision-based quality classification, and laser-guided pressing. Emotile by Ceracasa, introduced in 2006, is a customizable porcelain sub-brand using CMYK inkjet digital printing to deliver project-specific tiles; complementary lines include BIONICTILE, ECOM4TILE, LINK-UP, and Dreamwalls thin porcelain panels.

Ceracasa sells primarily through project-based specification channels, with direct inquiries via its corporate website contact form, downloadable annual catalogs (General and Promotional Catalogs 2026), and a network of Emotile service points in Spain targeting architects and specifiers. Channel partners such as Fliesen Borchers and Fliesen Helmerichs handle installation in specific export projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are provided per project. Customer segments include hospitality (hotels, resorts, spas), retail/commercial (stores, pharmacies, restaurants), residential, and public infrastructure, with named reference projects in Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, the United States (Indian Wells Tennis Garden), and Canada.

The company is privately held under founder-family ownership and has funded multiple modernization programs (digital transformation, kiln residual heat recovery, ODOO CRM, cybersecurity, new digital printing equipment) through Spanish and EU development grants (ERDF, IVACE, Generalitat Valenciana, TICCámaras, DIGITALIZA-CV). It has received three ALFA/SILVER ALFA innovation awards (2007, 2009, 2011) plus recognition from the AEC and NAN Awards. Revenue, ownership composition beyond the founder family, and detailed financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ceracasa

Legal name

CERACASA, S.A.U.

Website

https://ceracasa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ceracasa is a Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer founded in 1984 in Alcora, Castellón, producing porcelain, white body, and red body tiles plus customizable Emotile porcelain across hospitality, retail, residential, and public-sector projects in Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Tiles & Porcelain Surfaces

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (32711), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

Keywords

• Ceramic tile manufacturing
• Porcelain floor tiles
• Ceramic wall tiles
• Large format tiles
• Customized porcelain tiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Castellón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Tile Manufacturing and Sales: Ceracasa manufactures and sells ceramic floor and wall tiles including porcelain, white body, and red body tiles. The company produces standard product lines as well as custom Emotile products for specific architectural projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ceracasa manufactures and sells ceramic floor and wall tiles, including porcelain, white body, and red body tiles, across 25+ collections inspired by marble, stone, wood, cement, and slate. The company also offers Emotile by Ceracasa, a customizable porcelain tile line using digital inkjet (CMYK) technology for project-specific designs, alongside specialty lines BIONICTILE and ECOM4TILE, and Dreamwalls thin porcelain wall panels. Production is carried out in a 130,000+ m2 facility in Alcora, Spain, with kilns firing at 1200 degrees Celsius and large-format capability up to 49.1 x 98.2 cm.

Product overview

Ceracasa, S.A.U. is a Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer founded in 1984, specializing in the production and commercialization of ceramic floor and wall tiles. The company operates one of the most modern facilities in the sector with over 130,000 m2, producing porcelain and ceramic tiles using advanced technologies including laser guidance, digital inkjet decoration, artificial vision classification, and home automation control systems. The product portfolio centers on 25 distinct ceramic tile collections (Ardesia, Betton, Coralina, Croma, Davos, Filita, Fossil, Kayros, Majestic, Maui, Nuances, Orion, Palace, Pissano, Pure, Quartz, Signia, Slate, Toscano, Trevi, Universe, Velvet, Vita, Woodstock, Zarci) inspired by natural materials such as marble, stone, cement, wood, and slate. Complementary offerings include Emotile by Ceracasa (customizable porcelain for architectural projects using digital inkjet technology), Dreamwalls thin porcelain panels, and special product lines BIONICTILE and ECOM4TILE. The company holds multiple registered brands including CERACASA, EMOTILE, BIONICTILE, and LINK-UP. Products are presented through annual general and promotional catalogs, a virtual showroom, and a showroom facility in Alcora, Spain. Ceracasa distributes internationally and serves both residential and contract/hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMOTILE by Ceracasa: Custom porcelain tile product line using Inkjet (CMYK) technology for project customization. EMOTILE allows customization of porcelain for any project or need. The company has created a network of EMOTILE service points throughout Spain aimed at specifiers.

Products and services

• Ardesia Ceramic tile collection inspired by slate, offering a natural stone aesthetic available in White, Ivory, and Pearl finishes with contemporary styling. Targeted at architectural and residential projects seeking a slate-inspired ceramic surface.
• Betton Ceramic collection inspired by industrial cement, offering four carefully balanced tones with a solid, clean, and contemporary aesthetic for modern architectural projects.
• Coralina Ceramic series inspired by coral fossil stone and marine sediments, offering natural warmth and timeless visual balance in beige and grey tones for architectural projects.
• Croma Minimalist white porcelain tile series offering purity and versatility in satinado and pulido finishes, designed for contemporary architectural projects.
• Davos Ceramic collection inspired by ice purity and natural marble sophistication, featuring delicate marble veining in grey tones with Ice aesthetic.
• Filita Ceramic series inspired by natural slate stone with laminated structure, offering six tones from luminous whites to warm earth tones with natural texture.
• Fossil Ceramic series expressing organic aesthetics and graphic richness inspired by pure mineral textures, available in four tones: Bone, Beige, Pearl, and Antracita.
• Kayros Ceramic series conveying balance, serenity, and timeless elegance through a soft, luminous aesthetic in soft tone with satinado and pulido finishes.
• Majestic Premium ceramic series evoking the grandeur of noble marbles with elegant, balanced graphics in White and Cream, available in satinado and pulido finishes.
• Maui Volcanic island-inspired ceramic series capturing wild, organic essence with mineral nuances and eroded textures in Ocean and Green tones.
• Nuances Ceramic series exploring color richness and surface subtlety as central design elements, available in Ivory, Pearl, and White with satinado and pulido finishes.
• Orion Contemporary reinterpretation of stone materials with sober, elegant, balanced aesthetics in three tones: Beige, Stone, and Moon.
• Palace Ceramic series expressing elegance, luminosity, and sophistication through surfaces inspired by classic material nobility in Cream and Nácar finishes.
• Pissano Contemporary ceramic interpretation combining elegance and functional versatility inspired by premium surface subtlety in White and Oro finishes.
• Pure Ceramic series committed to simplicity and harmony as essential design values, featuring a refined aesthetic in Pearl and Marfil tones.
• Quartz Ceramic series highlighting pure design and minimalist elegance with a clean Bianco color that provides a sophisticated neutral base.
• Signia Fine aesthetic ceramic series combining visual serenity and functional sophistication in Pearl and Ivory tones with satinado and pulido finishes.
• Slate Ceramic collection inspired by multicolor slate's visual richness and natural strength, offering character, texture, and heterogeneous graphic language.
• Toscano Contemporary architectural reinterpretation of stone essence combining material character and technical functionality in Bianco, Avorio, Antic, and Ocre tones.
• Trevi Ceramic series inspired by natural stone essence with contemporary aesthetics, offering serenity and warmth in Sand tone with satinado and pulido finishes.
• Universe Ceramic series proposing a vision inspired by spaciousness and versatility, combining sober aesthetics with natural material expressiveness in Bone, Grey, and Greige tones.
• Velvet Ceramic series defined by visual softness and surface warmth inspired by delicate silky textures in Cream color with satinado and pulido finishes.
• Vita Ceramic series elevating natural white marble elegance through contemporary expression with polished finish, featuring grey and golden veining.
• Woodstock Ceramic series celebrating natural wood warmth and authenticity with Line finish enhancing tactile character, available in Cedar, Beech, and Oak tones.
• Zarci Ceramic reinterpretation inspired by natural stone texture and character in Stone tone, offering neutral balanced palette with Natural and In&Out finishes.
• Emotile by Ceracasa Custom porcelain tile product line enabling project customization using digital inkjet technology (CMYK), allowing unique designs for any architectural project. Created in 2006 as the world's first customized porcelain product, with a network of Emotile service points throughout Spain aimed at specifiers.
• BIONICTILE Innovative ceramic product line awarded the Alfa de Oro in 2009 for technological advancement in the ceramic industry.
• ECOM4TILE Eco-innovative ceramic product line awarded the Silver Alfa in 2011, recognized for continuous innovation in sustainable ceramic solutions.
• Dreamwalls Thin porcelain wall covering panels for decorative applications, featuring designs such as Acqua, Waterfall, Village, Tropic, Thai, Smile, and Relax.
• LINK-UP Registered trademark brand commercialized by Ceracasa as one of its core product line brands alongside CERACASA, EMOTILE, and BIONICTILE.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fliesen BorchersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman tile distributor and customer for Hotel Hafenspeicher Leer project. Fliesen Borchers serves as the local partner/installing Emotile products for the project in northern Germany.
• Fliesen HelmerichsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation partner for Hotel Hafenspeicher Leer project in northern Germany, completing Emotile installations for the project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Porcelanosa Grupo: Spanish ceramic tile and bathroom equipment manufacturer headquartered in Villarreal, Castellón - the same region as Ceracasa. Both produce porcelain and ceramic floor/wall tiles for architectural projects, competing directly in the Spanish and international premium tile market.
• Saloni Cerámica: Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer with production facilities in Castellón, offering porcelain floor/wall tiles for residential and contract projects. Comparable mid-sized Spanish tile producer competing in similar European and international markets.
• Iris Ceramica Group: Italian premium ceramic tile manufacturer producing porcelain slabs and tiles for high-end architectural projects. Comparable product positioning in premium hospitality, customization, and large-format porcelain segments.
• Florim Ceramiche: Italian ceramic tile manufacturer producing porcelain tiles for architecture and interior design, with comparable focus on premium finishes, large formats, and customization. Competes with Ceracasa in European hospitality and contract segments.
• Tau Cerámica: Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer based in Castellón, producing porcelain floor and wall tiles. Direct regional competitor with similar product range targeting residential and commercial construction projects.
• Pamesa Cerámica: Large Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer also based in Castellón province, producing porcelain and ceramic floor/wall tiles for residential and commercial construction. Direct regional competitor with overlapping product categories and customer base in hospitality and residential segments.
• Peronda Group: Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer with production in Castellón, offering porcelain and ceramic tiles for architectural and residential projects. Comparable mid-sized Spanish competitor with international distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Marazzi Group: One of the largest ceramic tile manufacturers globally (Italian, owned by Mohawk Industries), producing a broad portfolio of porcelain and ceramic tiles for residential and commercial architecture. Represents the broader incumbent competitive threat to Ceracasa in international markets.
• Villeroy & Boch Tiles: Major European manufacturer of ceramic tiles and bathroom products with a wide portfolio spanning multiple price points and segments. Represents a broad incumbent competing with Ceracasa in premium hospitality and residential tile markets.

Emerging players

• Neolith by TheSize: Spanish manufacturer of sintered stone surfaces and large-format porcelain slabs, headquartered in Castellón. Comparable in terms of large-format capabilities, premium architectural positioning, and innovation focus, but operates in the adjacent sintered stone category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ceracasa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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