A FAMILY BUSINESS SERVING THE CERAMICS INDUSTRY FOR OVER TWO GENERATIONS
EXPERTS IN CERAMICS
VICAR S.A is located in Manises, Valencia, and works with ceramic clays, ceramic compositions and the treatment of raw materials.
EXPERTS IN CERAMICS
VICAR S.A is located in Manises, Valencia, and works with ceramic clays, ceramic compositions and the treatment of raw materials.
VICAR S.A has over 50 years experience manufacturing and innovating in the field of ceramics
VICAR S.A has over 50 years experience manufacturing and innovating in the field of ceramics
The company is strategically located in the Mediterranean, exporting ceramic orders all over Europe and the rest of the world.
The company is strategically located in the Mediterranean, exporting ceramic orders all over Europe and the rest of the world.
WHO ARE WE?
VICAR was founded in 1972 when two family ceramic businesses, which had been operating since 1913, decided to merge together to form one company. The businesses, led by Mr Rafael Vila and Mrs Carmen Carpintero, formed together to make what VICAR is today – a leading ceramic materials supplier.
During the early stages, VICAR supplied traditional ceramic clay locally and nationally. However, over the years it began to expand internationally, supplying products to the rest of Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
At the end of the 1980’s, as the market began to evolve, VICAR started to develop a new range of products in the area of technical ceramics (cordierite, alumina, steatite, etc) and is now the market leader in Spain for technical ceramic compositions.
Due to the increase in the volume of products, at the beginning of the year 2000, VICAR expanded and moved to new facilities. Now VICAR has a manufacturing plant, a pilot plant and a research laboratory, spanning over 6,000 sqm. VICAR’s products are now exported to more than 20 countries worldwide.
WHO ARE WE?
VICAR was founded in 1972 when two family ceramic businesses, which had been operating since 1913, decided to merge together to form one company. The businesses, led by Mr Rafael Vila and Mrs Carmen Carpintero, formed together to make what VICAR is today – a leading ceramic materials supplier.
During the early stages, VICAR supplied traditional ceramic clay locally and nationally. However, over the years it began to expand internationally, supplying products to the rest of Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
At the end of the 1980’s, as the market began to evolve, VICAR started to develop a new range of products in the area of technical ceramics (cordierite, alumina, steatite, etc) and is now the market leader in Spain for technical ceramic compositions.
Due to the increase in the volume of products, at the beginning of the year 2000, VICAR expanded and moved to new facilities. Now VICAR has a manufacturing plant, a pilot plant and a research laboratory, spanning over 6,000 sqm. VICAR’s products are now exported to more than 20 countries worldwide.
WHY US?
We are a multi-generational company, which has grown and incorporated new facets and innovations. Through this growth the company has been able to expand its product line and services, tailoring products to the needs of their customers.
WHY US?
We are a multi-generational company, which has grown and incorporated new facets and innovations. Through this growth the company has been able to expand its product line and services, tailoring products to the needs of their customers.
Experience in research projects
Over the years, VICAR has collaborated with other companies, universities and technological institutions and participated in numerous research projects.
Focussed on the future and innovation
We are always researching new and innovative designs and ideas, which has helped us become and continue being Spain’s market leader in the ceramics industry.
Experience in research projects
Over the years, VICAR has collaborated with other companies, universities and technological institutions and participated in numerous research projects.
Focussed on the future and innovation
We are always researching new and innovative designs and ideas, which has helped us become and continue being Spain’s market leader in the ceramics industry.
Extensive technical and commercial knowledge
VICAR has a highly specialised technical and commercial team with years of experience in the sector behind them.
Global vision of the sector
The fact that we are a private manufacturing company has given us a comprehensive vision of the sector (international markets, suppliers, customers, raw materials, innovation and quality processes)
Extensive technical and commercial knowledge
VICAR has a highly specialised technical and commercial team with years of experience in the sector behind them.
Global vision of the sector
The fact that we are a private manufacturing company has given us a comprehensive vision of the sector (international markets, suppliers, customers, raw materials, innovation and quality processes)
TRADITIONAL CERAMICS
VICAR manufactures various ceramic compositions, such as: porcelain, earthenware, clay, stoneware and engobes. These products are produced for the sanitaryware, artistic, pottery, tableware, tile and refractory sectors.
TRADITIONAL CERAMICS
VICAR manufactures various ceramic compositions, such as: porcelain, earthenware, clay, stoneware and engobes. These products are produced for the sanitaryware, artistic, pottery, tableware, tile and refractory sectors.
TECHNICAL CERAMICS
VICAR also has extensive experience in the technical ceramics sector, where we offer atomised compositions or plastic masses ready to extrude, press or work by casting. These products include: steatite, porcelain, cordierites, alumina, mullites and more.
TECHNICAL CERAMICS
VICAR also has extensive experience in the technical ceramics sector, where we offer atomised compositions or plastic masses ready to extrude, press or work by casting. These products include: steatite, porcelain, cordierites, alumina, mullites and more.
INDUSTRIAL CLAY
VICAR offers a wide range of treated raw materials, aimed at various industrial sectors, such as the tile and ceramic glaze sector.
INDUSTRIAL CLAY
VICAR offers a wide range of treated raw materials, aimed at various industrial sectors, such as the tile and ceramic glaze sector.
PIONEERS IN THE CERAMIC INDUSTRY
In the beginning, VICAR supplied ceramic clay to the whole ceramic sector, handcrafted in Manises on a national level. Over the years, it has expanded internationally and is now a leading supplier for Europe, North Africa and the whole of the Mediterranean basin.
PIONEERS IN THE CERAMIC INDUSTRY
In the beginning, VICAR supplied ceramic clay to the whole ceramic sector, handcrafted in Manises on a national level. Over the years, it has expanded internationally and is now a leading supplier for Europe, North Africa and the whole of the Mediterranean basin.
Spain
France
Germany
Italy
Poland
Sweden
Hungary
Bulgary
Morocco
Algeria
Israel
Jordan
United States
Ecuador
Taiwan
India
