Somany Ceramics INDIA: Somany Ceramics Limited reported consolidated revenue of ₹681.00 crores (~US$ 76.8 million) for Q2 FY2026, reflecting a 2.9% year-on-year increase, while net profit declined to ₹15.00 crores (~US$ 1.7 million) from ₹17.00 crores in the previous year. Operational performance included tiles sales volume of 17.80 million m² and strong capacity utilization rates of 75% in tiles and 74% in sanitaryware. The Board approved a draft scheme for merger of three w

UK Tile Companies Enter Administration UNITED KINGDOM: Ceramique Internationale, along with Rowmarl Ltd, Spectrum Tiles and Euxton Tile Supplies, has entered administration, resulting in 59 redundancies. The companies, owned by Full Circle Group and Earle Group, appointed administrators on 27 October following severe financial difficulties, with operations having ceased on 24 October. Joint administrators Matthew Haw and Christopher Ratten of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory co

Growing Interest in Wellness Products Boosts India’s Bath Market In urban India, bathrooms are gradually evolving from purely functional spaces into personal wellness zones. While this transformation is still limited to a relatively small segment of the population, it reflects changing aspirations among affluent city dwellers. This shift has sparked a promising growth in wellness bathroom products, breathing new life into the baths market, which remained a slow mover for deca

Roca Group to Establish Sanitaryware Manufacturing Hub in Kazakhstan Spain/Kazakhstan: Roca Group has announced plans to invest EUR 70 million (USD 76 million) in constructing a large industrial complex in Kyzylorda, southern Kazakhstan, aimed at serving as its regional production hub for Central Asia. The site will include multiple facilities dedicated to producing bathroom products, including sanitaryware, faucets, and installation systems. The plant will have the capacity

Asian Granito India Opens New Showroom in Bangalore India: Asian Granito India Limited (AGL) has inaugurated its new showroom, AGL Universe, in Bangalore, marking a further step in its retail expansion. The 4,500-square-foot facility, developed in collaboration with Saffron Granito, is located at 445/1, Manjunatha Nilaya, Kelkere Village, Horamavu Post, Bangalore. The showroom is owned and managed by Hasmukh Patel and Nitin Patel of Saffron Granito and was inaugurated on 2 No

Strengthens Leadership Team UK: Triton Showers has announced three new board appointments directors as part of its strategy to reinforce senior leadership and drive long-term business growth. Emily Johnson has been appointed Sales Director – Retail and Export after 17 years with the company, progressing from National Account Manager to Head of Retail and Export Sales. With over 20 years of experience in product management and development, Philip Viner joins as Commercial Dire

Bathroom Over the past few years, a quiet but meaningful shift has taken place in the Balkans’ bathroom products industry. Once dominated by multinational brands and imports, the market is now witnessing the rise of local players who combine cost efficiency, design adaptability, and regional identity into compelling offerings.  Croatia: Local Expertise Meets Market Maturity In Croatia, the bathroom products market has evolved from one dependent on imports to one where domesti

closed sign UK: Upmarket tile retailer Fired Earth has closed all of its high street stores after entering administration. The company’s 20 UK showrooms, located in affluent areas such as London’s New Kings Road and Islington, have been shut down, resulting in 133 job losses following the appointment of administrators from Leonard Curtis. According to the administrators, the collapse stemmed from prolonged financial strain on the business, which is known for its handmade tile

Financial graph JAPAN: Takara Standard Co., Ltd. posted strong financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, with net sales rising 6.2% and operating profit surging 46.3% year-on-year. The company has upwardly revised its full-year earnings forecast, signaling confidence in sustained growth, and announced a substantial dividend increase, reflecting a positive outlook for shareholders. Takara Standard listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, specializes in the man

Lixil India: LIXIL Corporation, which owns various bathroom brands like GROHE and American Standard, is targeting double-digit growth in India by expanding into Tier-2 cities and strengthening its B2B business. The company reports a nearly equal split between its B2B and B2C segments, and it expects the B2B side to grow faster due to large scale high-rise developer orders. For fiscal 2025, LIXIL projects growth in the 15-20% range, driven by rising demand from premium bathroo

Carysil United Kingdom: Carysil, a kitchen and bathroom manufacturer, has announced a strategic expansion of its UK sales and field-support team following the administration of distributor Waterline. The closure of Waterline risked supply disruptions for Carysil’s clients; in response, the company appointed three new field sales personnel and reaffirmed continuity of supply and customer servicing. Carysil was the principal manufacturer behind Waterline’s essential sinks and t

The Rise of Chinese Sanitaryware in East Africa Chinese sanitaryware has established a strong foothold in the East African market, particularly within the lower-income segment, while the premium category remains largely dominated by Western brands such as Ideal Standard, Duravit, and Roca. At first glance, China’s dominance appears to stem from its competitive pricing, which makes its products highly accessible to cost-conscious consumers. Yet the picture is far more nuanced.

SCG Decor THAILAND: SCG Decor Public Company Limited (SCGD) reported robust third-quarter results for 2025, achieving its strongest performance since listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Net profit rose sharply as the company enhanced operational efficiency, expanded production at PRIME Vietnam its regional production and export hub and launched innovative high-value-added (HVA) bathroom and kitchen solutions. New offerings such as the DUACT-TAP & GO automatic toilet, X

Somany Impresa Group Invests in Building Materials Platform Through Corporate VC Arm India: Somany Impresa Group has expanded its corporate venture capital activities through its investment arm, SIG Tattva, with a strategic investment of INR 60 million (USD 0.7 million/ EUR 0.65 million) in Mad Over Buildings, a fintech-enabled B2B ecommerce platform for building materials. This marks SIG Tattva’s second publicly announced investment since its formal launch in November last y

Loss from Sanitary Ware Ban Italy: Italian companies are set to lose millions of euros following the European Union’s renewed ban on selling sanitary ware, including toilets and bidets, to Russia as part of its 19th sanctions package adopted last week. The restriction, first introduced in 2022, has been extended and criticised by business representatives as damaging to Italian industry. The ban on sanitary ware exports alone is estimated to cost the Italian economy around 140

Manufacturing unit USA: U.S.-based sanitary ware manufacturer Fluidmaster has expanded its operations in Slovenia with the opening of a new facility at its Postojna factory, the company’s local unit announced. The new building includes both manufacturing areas and office space, according to a Facebook post by Fluidmaster Slovenija, which did not disclose additional details. Fluidmaster entered the Slovenian market in 2014 through the acquisition of Postojna-based Kolektor Liv

Wickes United Kingdom: Wickes Group PLC recorded a 6.9% year-on-year increase in total revenue to EUR 420.1 million (US$ 488.9 million) in the third quarter, supported by robust performance across all divisions. The Design and Installation segment led the growth with a 7.8% rise, reflecting continued demand for home improvement and remodeling projects. The company noted that consumer interest in kitchen and bathroom upgrades remains solid, despite broader economic headwinds,

Delabie France: Delabie Group has officially completed the acquisition of KWC Professional, formerly known as Franke Water Systems. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Delabie’s international footprint, boosting its share of global revenue from 40% to 70%. With this move, Delabie strengthens its leadership position in the European market for sanitary fittings and equipment designed for public and commercial buildings, including hospitals, schools, and transport h

Jomoo Thailand: TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited has entered the smart bathroom solutions market through a strategic partnership with JOMOO, a global bathroom fixtures brand. The company has inaugurated its first comprehensive Smart Bathroom Solution, featuring the flagship X-Series intelligent toilet. This collaboration aims to achieve sales of 200 million baht (US$ 6.1 million) within three years, reflecting TOA’s strategic pivot toward serving the health-conscio

DTI Destroys Unregistered Ceramic Sanitaryware Worth PHP 4.6 Million Philippines: The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has destroyed around PHP 4.6 million (approximately USD 79,000 / EUR 74,000) worth of unregistered ceramic sanitaryware at its Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau warehouse in Marikina City. The products were confiscated as part of the agency’s ongoing enforcement operations against substandard goods that violate Republic Act 4109, also known as th