Returning for a fourth year, KERAMIKA 2015 was kicked off at the Jakarta Convention Centre on March 19.

Thefour-day event continues to be the central arena for the industry tocongregate in the largest ceramics-producing country in the SoutheastAsia and one of the largest ceramic consumers in the world, Indonesia.

Eventparticipants include domestic and international exhibitors fromSingapore, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Italy and 25 other countriesshowcasing products.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, IndonesianMinister of Industry Saleh Husin noted that the fair will help bolsterthe development of the country’s ceramic industry nationally andinternationally.

The country’s three-decade-old sector isconsidered one of the nation’s leading industries. The event presents anopportunity for budding industries to exchange information and createpartnerships between businesses and consumers, he added.

Meanwhile,Chairman of the Indonesia Ceramic Industry Association (ASAKI), ElisaSinaga asserted KERAMIKA plays an important role in assisting the growthof ceramic industries in the country by showcasing the latest ceramicdesigns, products and technology to domestic and international markets.

Theevent will include a number of activities including forums, designcompetitions, and distribution and logistics seminars for the sector.

KERAMIKA has gained significant momentum in Indonesia over the past 3years, demonstrating the importance of the robust ceramic industry inthe region.-VNA