International Ceramics

What International Ceramics does

International Ceramics (legal name: International Ceramic Supplies) is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of premium tiles and surface materials, headquartered in a single showroom at 213 Glynburn Road, Firle, Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1978 and operating with 14 employees, the company sources and curates an exclusive range of porcelain tiles, mosaic tiles, natural stone, benchtops, bathware/sanitaryware, and pool/exterior tiles from a network of Italian manufacturers that includes Floorgres, Rex Cerart, Versace Tiles, Unicom Starker, Fioranese, Ariana, and Dom Ceramiche. Its representatives travel internationally to source handcrafted, on-trend designs and position the offering around aesthetics, durability, and slip resistance for wet-area and outdoor applications.

The business operates a single-store, showroom-led distribution model with personalized in-person design consultation. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to three customer segments: residential homeowners and builders undertaking renovations or new builds; commercial and government projects (e.g., shopping centres, hospitals, civic buildings, educational institutions, automotive retail); and hospitality venues (hotels, restaurants). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing is conducted through the physical showroom and the company website, internationalceramics.com.au, where product ranges and project showcases are presented. There is no e-commerce transaction layer, no mobile app, no public API, and no digital self-service channel.

The company is privately held with no institutional investors, subsidiaries, or parent entity disclosed. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, regulatory actions, or product launches are recorded in the available data. Revenue, headcount trends, and financial performance are not disclosed; the legal entity operates solely within South Australia, with no indication of multi-state or international expansion.

Name

International Ceramics

Legal name

International Ceramic Supplies

Website

https://internationalceramics.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Ceramics is a family-owned Adelaide importer and retailer, founded in 1978, that distributes exclusive Italian-sourced porcelain, mosaic, natural stone, benchtop, bathware, and pool tiles to residential, commercial, government, and hospitality customers across South Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Tile Retail

NAICS

Other Building Material Dealers (444180)

SIC

Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kitchen & Bath Surfaces (Backsplash, Wall Panels, Specialty Tile) Showrooms (CRAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Porcelain tiles
• Ceramic tiles
• Natural stone
• Mosaic tiles
• Bathware retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Firle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tile and Building Material Sales: One-time product sales of tiles (porcelain, mosaic, natural stone), benchtops, bathware, and pool/exterior products. Customers purchase materials for residential and commercial construction/renovation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

International Ceramics imports and retails an exclusive range of tiles and surface materials through its Adelaide showroom, spanning porcelain tiles, mosaic tiles, natural stone, benchtops, bathware/sanitaryware, and pool and exterior tiles sourced globally with strong ties to Italian manufacturers. The company provides personalised in-store design consultation and supplies materials for residential renovations, new builds, commercial developments, and hospitality projects across Adelaide, South Australia.

Product overview

International Ceramics is a family-owned tile and stone products distributor established in 1978, operating as a single unified product portfolio of premium surface materials. The core offering comprises six interconnected product categories: Porcelain Tiles (sourced globally including from Italian manufacturers), Mosaic Tiles (natural stone, glass, copper, ceramic and porcelain), Natural Stone (available in tile, slab and mosaic formats), Benchtops (including bluestones, limestone, travertine, granite, marble and quartz stone), Bathware/Sanitaryware (for kitchen, laundry and bathroom), and Pool/Exterior Tiles (including 20mm porcelain pavers). The company serves residential, commercial and hospitality sectors across Adelaide, importing exclusive tile collections with representatives regularly traveling internationally to source handcrafted, on-trend designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porcelain Tiles Premium porcelain floor and pool tiles imported from various global manufacturers, suitable for private residential through to larger scale commercial developments. Products are continuously updated to reflect the latest tile trends and sourced via exclusive relationships with Italian manufacturers.
• Mosaic Tiles Wide range of mosaic tiles including natural stone, glass, copper, ceramic, and porcelain mosaics, with a large selection suitable for swimming pools including glass mosaic tiles. Targeted at residential and commercial feature wall and pool applications.
• Natural Stone Natural stone tiles available in tile, slab, and mosaic formats including marbles, travertine, limestone, and granites in polished or honed finishes, offered in beige, greys, charcoals, and bright hues of greens, blues, and pinks. Sold to homeowners and commercial buyers.
• Benchtops Stoneware benchtop solutions including bluestone, limestone, classic travertine, timeless granite, marble, and quartz stone for use as statement pieces in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. Suitable for benchtops, splashbacks, tabletops, floors, and walls.
• Bathware and Sanitaryware Full range of bathware and sanitaryware products for kitchen, laundry, and bathroom requirements, offering the latest trends and styles from a vast range of suppliers. Targeted at residential renovation and new build projects.
• Pool and Exterior Tiles Porcelain and natural stone tiles for outdoor areas and swimming pools, including 20mm porcelain pavers in Granite, Limestone, and Concrete looks, as well as natural stone products such as granite, bluestone, and limestone for driveways, footpaths, and swimming pool copings.

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FloorgrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Floorgres (Italy) for porcelain tile collections. Floorgres is part of the prestigious Florim group and offers contemporary architectural solutions.
• Rex CerartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Rex Cerart (Italy) for premium ceramic tile collections featuring elegant and sophisticated designs.
• Versace TilescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for Versace tile collections, bringing luxury designer tiles to the Australian market.
• Unicom StarkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Unicom Starker (Italy) for ceramic and porcelain tile collections.
• FioranesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Fioranese (Italy) for artisanal ceramic tiles featuring contemporary designs and high-quality craftsmanship.
• ArianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Ariana (Italy) for ceramic tile collections.
• Dom CeramichecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Dom Ceramiche (Italy) for ceramic tile collections featuring contemporary Italian design.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beaumont Tiles: Australia's largest tile and bathroomware retailer with showrooms across multiple states. Directly competes with International Ceramics on residential and commercial tile purchases, though it carries a broader, more mass-market product range without the Italian exclusivity focus.
• National Tiles: Australian tile retailer with showrooms across multiple states, selling porcelain, ceramic, mosaic, and natural stone tiles. Directly comparable on product categories and customer base (residential renovations and commercial projects), competing for the same Adelaide/South Australian market.
• Earp Bros: Long-established Australian tile, stone, and bathware distributor founded in 1948, supplying both residential and commercial customers. Comparable on premium product positioning, long-standing supplier relationships, and a similar showroom-and-trade distribution model.
• Amber Tiles: National Australian tile and bathroomware retailer operating showrooms across NSW, QLD, VIC and WA. Similar business model selling tiles, natural stone, and bathware to residential and commercial customers, though at larger scale and without Italian brand exclusivity.
• CDK Stone: Australian supplier of natural stone, porcelain, and engineered surfaces with showrooms and trade operations. Overlaps directly with International Ceramics on natural stone, benchtops, and porcelain tile categories for both residential and commercial customers.
• European Ceramics: Australian retailer specialising in European-sourced premium porcelain and ceramic tiles. Closely comparable to International Ceramics on Italian/European tile exclusivity positioning and on serving design-conscious residential and commercial buyers.
• TFO (Tiles for Outdoors): Australian specialist in outdoor and pool tiling, including 20mm porcelain pavers and natural stone. Directly competes with International Ceramics' Pool and Exterior Tiles category and serves a comparable premium residential and commercial outdoor project customer base.

Emerging players

• Tile Cloud: Online-first Australian tile retailer offering transparent pricing and home delivery. Targets the same residential renovation customer as International Ceramics but competes via digital convenience rather than showroom consultation, representing the primary emerging-channel threat to traditional tile showrooms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-ceramic-supplies

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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