- In January 2024, Lenox Corporation, a prominent name in the U.S. tableware market, announced its acquisition of Oneida Consumer LLC. This strategic move aims to enhance Lenox’s market position and broaden its product offerings, allowing consumers to access a more extensive range of tableware options. By merging the strengths of both brands, Lenox is poised to drive innovation and competitiveness in the ceramic tableware sector
- In November 2023, Villeroy & Boch, a leading European ceramic manufacturer, unveiled a groundbreaking eco-friendly tableware line crafted from recycled ceramic materials. This innovative collection, designed for environmentally conscious consumers, repurposes production waste and unsold items to create new tableware products. This launch reflects the growing sustainability trend within the ceramics industry and underscores Villeroy & Boch's commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint while catering to consumer preferences
- In July 2023, in response to evolving consumer shopping behaviors, Noritake Co., Limited significantly enhanced its e-commerce operations. The company introduced an upgraded online platform that provides consumers with a broader selection of its ceramic tableware products. This strategic initiative aims to tap into the increasing trend of online shopping for home goods, enabling Noritake to reach a wider audience and expand its customer base beyond traditional retail outlets
- In July 2023, Steelite International announced its acquisition of Diversified Ceramics Corporation, a strategic move aimed at expanding its ovenware and specialty product offerings for the global hospitality sector. This acquisition is set to enrich Steelite’s dinnerware portfolio, allowing the company to deliver innovative solutions that cater to the growing demands of hospitality operators worldwide, thereby enhancing its market position within this competitive industry
- In June 2023, Gemica and Kmk Granit completed the acquisition of the Italian ceramics manufacturer, Spica, known for its sanitaryware body production. This acquisition, finalized on May 3, 2023, involved Imerys selling Spica to its long-term partners Gemica and Kmk Granit, a Czech company specializing in feldspar mining and processing. This partnership aims to leverage Spica’s expertise, enhancing product offerings and strengthening their positions in the ceramics market
