Somany receives patent for its manufacturing technology

Company Brief

New Delhi, March 30, 2009

Somany Ceramics Ltd., one of the leading tile manufacturers, has become the first Indian tile company to receive patent under the Indian Patent Act for its revolutionary ‘high abrasion resistant glaze composition’, known as VC (VeilCraft) Shield. The patent authorizes Somany exclusive rights for production & commercialization of VC tiles in India.

The patented VC glaze formulation is a complex matrix of various materials rendering hardness to a tile surface along with a silky matt finish. The impervious VC covering makes the tile abrasion resistant, stain free and protects the colour and design of the tile, which is detained between two unique glaze layers. Available in plethora of finishes, this versatile application offers unique flexibility in terms of designing and usage in comparison to other application. Reasonably priced, VC tiles are ideal for use in high traffic areas such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, offices among others.

On receiving the patent, Mr. Shreekant Somany, Chairman & Managing Director, Somany Ceramics Ltd. said, “I am overwhelmed to receive this patent for the company as it recognizes the endeavors of our R&D department towards offering quality products to customers and industry. Somany has always been a pioneer in upgrading tile manufacturing technology and was the first company in 1998 to be awarded ISO 9002 certification for its research and development.”

“The Intellectual Property Rights for this revolutionary VC Shield technology will provide an edge to Somany over other industry players, as this technology has outperformed PEI Grade V tiles*, which itself is a worldwide benchmark for high abrasion. With this patent, we have established unmatched quality standards for the Indian ceramic tile industry”, he further added.

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