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2. European silicate ceramics industry in figures
In the European environment, the ceramics industry is located in 28 countries, with sales of almost 30 billion euros, generating a balance-of-trade surplus of over 5 billion euros. Industries of all sizes employ around 200,000 people. Almost 80% of companies are small and medium-sized, which helps to create local jobs .
The ceramics industry is particularly energy-intensive, especially for firing products, and over 30% of production costs are linked to energy costs. Fossil energy consumption means that around 10% of industries are subject to carbon credits, even though these industries only produce 1% of European carbon emissions. This is because a majority of companies are small and produce few CO...
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Standards and norms
- Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Test methods for thermal shock and thermal shock resistance - NF EN 1183 - 1997
- Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Test methods for determining the translucency of ceramic objects - NF EN 1184 - 1997
- Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Test methods for water absorption by ceramic objects - NF EN 1217 - 1998
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