Leeds-based tile importer and distributor Ceramique Internationale has recorded a 20% growth in turnover across all its operations, as it approaches half a century in business.
The company, also familiar for its Tiles and Mosaics showroom in Leeds, has bounced back stronger than ever following the Covid-enforced lockdown, which forced a partial shift to online trading.
The boom in online purchasing has continued apace post-lockdown, while footfall into the Tiles and Mosaics showroom swiftly returned to consistent pre-Covid levels, contributing to an increase of almost 60% in consumer revenue in January 2023.
Ceramique Internationale has achieved a similar increase in commercial revenue, due to a huge resurgence in specification projects, many of which had been hold during the pandemic, ranging from warehouses and car showrooms, to hotels, bars and leisure spas.
It recently launched a dedicated website to provide bespoke support for designers and architects and consolidate its growing reputation within the specification market.
This sustained success has given Ceramique Internationale added cause for celebration as it prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year.
Cameron Fraser, Director of Ceramique Internationale, said: “The past few years have certainly presented challenges – the pandemic’s impact on trading and the logistical hurdles resulting from Brexit delivered a serious double whammy.
“But we tackled the challenges head-on, adapting and evolving – as the business has throughout the past half century – in order to not just survive, but thrive.
“Our phenomenal resurgence and sales growth is credit to the strong relationships we have built with our suppliers, clients and showroom customers.
“We will continue to build on this success in the years ahead.”
