Indian Firms Form Joint Tile Venture

Mumbai, India, Nov. 23, 2011 -- H&R Johnson has entered into a joint venture with Small Tiles Private Ltd, a manufacturer of ceramic glazed floor tiles.

With the venture, H&R Johnson acquired 50% stake in the Small Tiles Private. Small Tiles will manufacture and supply tiles to H&R Johnson. The tiles would primarily be focused in the northern, central and eastern regions of India and the overseas market.

The plant capacity of Small Tiles is approximately 2.3 million square meters per year. The plant has capability to manufacture floor tiles of 12” x 12”, 16” x 16”, and 24” x 24”.