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= RAK Porcelain =

RAK Porcelain is an Emirati manufacturing and supplier of (porcelain ,stoneware and bone china) tableware. catering to the International HORECA Industry. Headquartered in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates.

The production facility spans 100,000 square meters and producing 28 million pieces of tableware décor accessories annually.

History
In 2004 RAK Ceramics pronounces its plans to invest 50 percent in RAK Porcelain a tableware manufacturing plant located in Ras Al Khaimah and later the same year the foundation was laid for the 60,000 square meter Production facility capable to produce around 14 million pieces of tableware. Pre-Production trials began in 2005 with its opening order pushed out the same year. 2005 also marked the association of its marketing subsidiaries in Luxembourg and UAE. On Jan 27’ 2006 H.H Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi officially inaugurates the first porcelain tableware factory in the region a function endorsed by the presence of Chef Paul Bocuse universally acknowledged as the father of nouvelle cuisine. In Feb 2007 RAK PORCELAIN launches 5 new collections at Ambiente, Frankfurt Germany leading international trade fare in the tableware industry. It was not too late that the Distribution network grew to 100 countries by 2009. RAK Porcelain launches colored porcelain in 2012 and by 2014 the Production capacity was amplified to 24 million pieces. At Ambiente 2015 the Polaris Collection from RAK PORCELAIN was launched with 4 ranges underlining the collection. Later by 2018 RAK PORCELAIN export market expands to over 150 Countries across 5 continents with a new distribution hub in United States for the American market. RAKStone Collection gets launched at Ambiente 2020 and RAK Porcelain signs a purchase agreement to invest in a new Sacmi TKA 240-75,6 roller kiln to expand into the Bone China segment.

Subsidiaries
Core operable divisions are situated in Luxembourg (Europe), New York (US) and UAE which function via a robust distribution network spanning across 5 continents reaching over 165 countries.


 * RAK Porcelain Europe S.A. - Luxembourg
 * RAK Porcelain USA - New York
 * Restofair RAK - UAE

Clientele
RAK Porcelain products are in place in over 800 star Hotels worldwide including prestigious landmark properties like the “Burj Al Arab” or “Atlantis The Palm” in Dubai. Furthermore established successful preferred supplier arrangements with Marriott Group, Banyan Tree Group and Taj Group.

The Hilton Hotel group collaborated with RAK Porcelain to promote local brands to embolden native community, invest sustainably and reduce ecological footprint.

RAK Porcelain is also one of the ‘Diamond Sponsors’ of the Luxembourg Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, which is expected to contribute in “cash and kind”.