ANFACER
The Brazilian Association of Manufacturers of Ceramic Tiles , Sanitary Ware and Related Products – ANFACER was established in 1984 with the purpose of representing the Brazilian production chain of ceramic industry throughout the country and the world , representing an industry comprised of 94 companies that operates 117 manufacturing plants in 18 states .
This industrial park employs over 25,000 people and generates around 200 thousand indirect jobs throughout its supply chain .
Brazil is one of the world ´ s major players in the ceramic tile market , ranking second in both production and consumption . Brazilian manufacturers , with over 90 % of its products in accordance with international standards , in 2011 exported to 126 countries in all continents . The ANFACER associated companies are responsible for 85 % of the production and 95 % of the exportation concerning Brazilian ceramic tiles . With its strong ability to promote political and institutional affairs , the
Photo credit : F . Pepe Guimarães
President and members of ANFACER ’ s administrative council
86 August 2015