CHICAGO (A.A) - 12.05.2002 - Turkey was promoted as one of the 5 leading countries producing wall and bathroom tiles, at the biggest ceramic fair of the world opened in Orlando city of Florida state of the United States between May 6 and 8, 2002.
Turkish ceramic manufacturers took part at the fair for the fourth time.
Turkish Ceramists' Association said that Turkish wall and bathroom tiles received great interest during the fair.
Turkish ceramic firms are ranked third in Europe, and eighth in the world.
Turkey has been exporting ceramics to 100 countries.
Rate of exports from Turkish ceramic sector increased eightfold between 1990 and 2000.
Turkish firms such as Ege Seramik, Ercan Seramik, Kale Grubu, Kutahya Seramik, Termal Seramik, Toprak, Eczacibasi Karo Seramik and Yurtbay Seramik took part at the fair.