Tangshan Leinuo Ceramics Co., Ltd. is a private enterprise primarily engaged in the production of sanitary ceramics.

Shandong imposes power restrictions; electricity prices may rise by 10%, and ceramic companies are openly saying, “This year is just too tough.”

Recently, several ceramic-producing regions in southern China have repeatedly experienced power outages and even production shutdowns due to overloaded electricity grids, significantly disrupting the normal operations of many ceramic manufacturers. In a recent field visit to the Zibo production area in Shandong, Ceramic Information learned that most ceramic firms there are also grappling with the challenge of power restrictions. With insufficient power supply, companies can only operate a portion of their equipment for limited periods, making continuous production impossible and further driving up production costs. Under these circumstances, many ceramic producers have remarked: “If power cuts persist for such an extended period, this year will be truly devastating for our industry.” September 1

Do porcelain slabs account for only 5% of total sales? Is the time ripe for their decorative applications?

Since 2020, ceramic slabs have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in the ceramic tile industry. From manufacturing processes and formulations to body compositions and glazes, from cutting and precision finishing to distribution channels and end‑use applications, they have sparked a revolutionary transformation across the sector—enabling ceramic tiles to transcend their traditional role as building‑decoration materials and expand into three‑dimensional spatial design scenarios. However, in stark contrast to the fervent conceptual hype and rapid capacity expansion on the production side, ceramic slabs have yet to establish a decisive competitive edge in real‑world application scenarios that matches their superior physical properties. Looking ahead, treating “tile‑to‑slab conversion” as a key lever for driving high‑quality development of ceramic tiles will require sustained…

HQ Granite Full-Body Porcelain Tile

The HQ Granite Through‑Body Tile showroom spans five floors, with the first three dedicated to product display. Covering over 3,000 square meters, it showcases the full range of HQ’s offerings, including granite through‑body tiles, commercial paving stones, soft‑light through‑body terrazzo, and curtain‑wall dry‑hung porcelain panels. As their names suggest, each product is a premium choice. The showroom is organized into six distinct zones, tailored to the functional applications of the products: public spaces, plaza and landscape paving, retail‑oriented commercial modules, commercial interiors, cultural spaces, and curtain‑wall dry‑hung porcelain panels. Across the industry, this kind of spatial presentation and modular layout has become a prevailing trend.