The Cluster
An orientation to the Castellón ceramic ecosystem
The ceramic industry around Castellón involves far more than manufacturers. Materials suppliers, technology providers, service companies, research centres, educators and institutions all contribute. This page gives a first orientation for visitors who are new to the region.
How it connects
The value chain, simplified
Raw materials
Clays and minerals are sourced and prepared.
Frits, glazes & inks
Coatings, colours and inks are developed and produced.
Machinery & technology
Equipment and systems make production and decoration possible.
Manufacturing
Tiles, surfaces and other ceramic products are made.
Testing & certification
Products are tested against technical requirements.
Logistics & distribution
Products are packed, shipped and distributed to markets.
Across the chain: Research and technology centres, education and training, associations and institutions, trade fairs, and design and specialised services work across every stage.
A simplified model for orientation. Real relationships between organisations are more varied than a single sequence can show.
Geography
Where the region is
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Castellón is on Spain's Mediterranean coast. The diagram shows five provisional reference places: Castelló de la Plana and Almassora towards the coast, Vila-real to the south, and Onda and l'Alcora further inland.
- Castelló de la Plana
- Almassora
- Vila-real
- Onda
- l'Alcora
These are reference points for orientation only. They do not mark the boundaries of the cluster, municipal boundaries or the locations of any organisation, and the selection is provisional.