What Kerafrit does

Kerafrit S.A. is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of ceramic raw materials, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Nules, Castellón, the heart of the Spanish ceramic tile cluster. The company formulates and produces an integrated stack of ceramic surface inputs — frits, glazes, grits, screen printing pastes, chemical additives, and digital inkjet inks — supplied to industrial ceramic tile manufacturers. Its technical differentiation rests on patented and award-winning materials: Nanoglaze (nanostructural glazes for applying nanofillers via conventional processes), KerXshield (radiation-attenuating glazes), Nonslip Ink (patented digital anti-slip ink), and the FOTO-CER photovoltaic ceramic coating project. Products are engineered to tight rheological and particle specifications (e.g., inks with sub-1µm particle distribution, 8-15 mPa·s viscosity, and 25-35 mN/m surface tension) and validated for industrial inkjet firing ranges of 950-1200°C.

Kerafrit operates a sales-led B2B model targeting ceramic tile producers. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sale of raw materials, augmented by technical services (specialized on-site technical support, design and trends development, customized R+D+I product development, and technology-transfer validation), which are effectively bundled with material sales rather than charged as discrete licenses. Distribution is handled through the company's own field sales engineers with embedded technical support at client facilities, combined with a private online workspace (Studio Kerafrit) used for collaborative design and project management. The company is present in over 40 countries, with explicit operating hubs in Spain, Russia, Turkey, Iran, and Indonesia, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Ekoenergy, and EcoVadis Bronze credentials.

Name

Kerafrit

Legal name

KERAFRIT S.A.

Website

https://kerafrit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kerafrit S.A. is a privately held Spanish specialty materials manufacturer, founded in 1997 and based in Nules, Castellón, that formulates ceramic frits, glazes, digital inks, grits, screen printing pastes, and additives for industrial ceramic tile producers in more than 40 countries. Its offerings are anchored by patented Nanoglaze, KerXshield, Nonslip Ink, and the FOTO-CER photovoltaic coating project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic raw materials manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Ceramic glazes
• Ceramic frits
• Inkjet inks
• Screen printing pastes
• Ceramic additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Nules

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Raw Materials Sales: Sale of ceramic materials including frits, glazes, inks, grits, screen printing pastes, and additives to ceramic tile manufacturers. Products are sold directly to B2B customers in the ceramic industry with technical support services bundled with product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kerafrit manufactures and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of ceramic raw materials—including glazes, engobes, frits, ceramic additives (CMC, deflocculants, bactericides, defoamers, dispersing agents, leveling agents, wetting agents, rheology modifiers, silicates, polymers, body binders, liquid glues, vehicles, surfactants), ceramic grits, screen printing pastes, and ceramic inkjet inks—for industrial ceramic tile manufacturers. The company complements these materials with specialized technical support, design and trend development, customized product R&D, and technology transfer services, operating from its headquarters and production facility in Nules, Castellón, Spain, and serving customers in more than 40 countries.

Product overview

Kerafrit is a manufacturer of ceramic raw materials offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for the ceramics industry. The core product offerings include ceramic glazes (including engobes, glossy, matte, protective, and antibacterial variants), ceramic frits, ceramic additives (CMC, deflocculants, bactericides, defoamers, dispersing agents, leveling agents, wetting agents, rheology modifiers, silicates, polymers, body binders, liquid glues, vehicles, surfactants, and their liquid variants), ceramic grits (in satin, high gloss, matte, lapping, abrasive resistance, polishing, anti-slip, and structural volume variants), ceramic screen printing pastes (opaque glossy, transparent glossy, matte transparent, and luster), and ceramic inkjet inks (in standard colors and effect inks). The products form an integrated ceramic surface system where glazes and frits provide the primary surface layer, additives optimize application and processing, grits add texture and technical properties, screen prints create volumetric effects, and digital inks enable decoration. Kerafrit also provides complementary services including specialized technical support, design and trends development, customized R+D+I product development, and innovation and technology transfer. The company operates a private online platform (Studio Kerafrit) for collaborative design work with clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nanoglaze: Multifunctional nanostructural glazes that allow the application of nanofillers through conventional ceramic processes.
• Kerxshield
• Nonslip Ink

Products and services

• Ceramic Glazes Industrial ceramic glazes for tile and ceramic product manufacturing, providing surface protection, color, gloss, texture, and finish. Includes variants such as glossy, matte, protective, and antibacterial glazes, used by ceramic tile manufacturers worldwide.
• Ceramic Frits Pre-fused ceramic materials obtained by melting raw materials at high temperatures and rapid cooling, used as key components in glaze formulations to control glassy phase formation, fusibility, chemical stability, and maturation temperature. Sold to ceramic manufacturers.
• Ceramic Additives Comprehensive range of chemical additives for ceramic production, including CMC, deflocculants, bactericides, defoamers, dispersing agents, leveling agents, wetting agents, rheology modifiers, silicates, polymers, body binders, liquid glues, vehicles, surfactants, and their liquid variants. Used by ceramic manufacturers to optimize application and processing.
• Ceramic Grits Ceramic grits in various particle sizes (micro, nano, and structural) providing texture, volume, surface effects, and technical performance, including satin, high gloss, matte, anti-slip, polishing, lapping, and structural volume variants for ceramic tile manufacturers.
• Ceramic Screen Printing Pastes High-viscosity ceramic screen printing formulations for applying graphics, reserve glazes, and volumetric effects. Includes opaque glossy, transparent glossy, matte transparent, and luster variants used by ceramic manufacturers in screen printing decoration.
• Ceramic Inkjet Inks High-precision solvent-based ceramic digital inks for industrial inkjet decoration, with controlled particle distribution (<1 µm), optimized rheology (8–15 mPa·s viscosity), and compatibility with major inkjet printheads for 950–1200°C firing. Available in standard colors (Yellow, Ocher, Pink, Beige, Black, Green, Brown, Blue) and effect inks (Reactive, White, Matt, Brightness, Glue, Camber).
• Specialized Technical Support Comprehensive technical support covering all phases of ceramic production from material selection to production optimization, including on-site validation, deviation correction, and production-ready implementation. Service provided to ceramic manufacturers.
• Design and Trends Service Design team developing functional and innovative ceramic surfaces combining technology, aesthetics, and trends, including market trend detection, color/texture/finish development, and integration of visual language with material innovation. Service for ceramic manufacturers.
• Customized Product Development (R+D+I) Bespoke ceramic product development from glazes to digital inks, working closely with clients to meet specific requirements for process, finish, and performance. Includes laboratory testing, plant validation, and production transfer. Service offered to ceramic manufacturers.
• Innovation and Technology Transfer Access to latest ceramic technologies with collaboration from equipment manufacturers. Includes validation and optimization of materials within inkjet printers, glazing machines, polishing machines, and finishing lines. Service for ceramic manufacturers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Endeka Ceramics: Spanish manufacturer of frits, glazes, and ceramic colorants headquartered in the Castellón ceramic cluster. Direct competitor with similar B2B materials focus and overlapping customer base.
• Torrecid Group: Spanish-headquartered global manufacturer of ceramic frits, glazes, inks, and grits serving tile manufacturers in 100+ countries. Closest direct competitor to Kerafrit with overlapping product portfolio (frits, digital inks, grits) and similar customer base in the Castellón cluster.
• Smalticeram: Italian producer of ceramic inks, glazes, and digital decoration products for the tile industry. Direct competitor in the inkjet ink and specialty glaze segments with comparable technology positioning.
• Colorobbia (Esmalglass-Itaca): Italian multinational and one of the world's largest ceramic glaze, frit, and ink producers following its acquisition of Esmalglass-Itaca. Direct competitor across essentially all of Kerafrit's product lines including digital inkjet inks and functional glazes.
• Pemco Corporation: US manufacturer of ceramic colors, glaze stains, and specialty inorganic pigments for tile and sanitaryware producers. Direct peer in ceramic colorants and surface chemistry serving comparable end-customers.
• Zschimmer & Schwarz: German specialty chemicals manufacturer producing ceramic auxiliaries, deflocculants, binders, and processing additives. Direct peer in ceramic additives and process chemicals with comparable technical-support sales model.
• Industrie Bitossi: Italian producer of ceramic frits, glazes, and specialty raw materials for the tile industry with a multi-decade track record. Direct competitor in the upstream ceramic materials segment with similar customer base in European tile manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Ferro Corporation: US-listed global specialty coatings and performance materials company with a significant ceramic color and glaze business. Operates as a broad incumbent across multiple end-markets but competes directly in ceramic tile surface chemistry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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