Ceramic manufacturing faces unprecedented challenges from tightening emissions regulations, volatile energy prices, and increasing market demand for sustainable products. The firing step alone accounts for 75% of total energy costs and generates 265 kg CO₂ per tonne of finished material.”
Our BioSintering® process integrates seamlessly with your existing production line, enabling you to significantly reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational costs while delivering new aesthetic options.
By eliminating high-temperature kiln firing at 850-1850°C and operating at just 60-90°C instead, our technology delivers up to 90% energy savings compared to conventional manufacturing processes.
BioSintering® technology is designed to integrate with your existing equipment and production lines, requiring minimal modifications and staff retraining for a smooth transition.
New manufacturing lines using our technology require significantly less capital investment by eliminating the need for expensive kilns, enabling more cost-effective expansion of production capacity.
Our process delivers an independently verified 94% reduction in carbon footprint and 99% reduction in particulate emissions compared to conventional ceramic tiles, helping you exceed regulatory requirements and sustainability commitments.
Without high-temperature firing limitations, our technology enables access to a much wider range of pigments and colourants, including options traditionally unavailable to ceramic manufacturers.
By using recycled plaster and locally-sourced materials instead of specialised clays, our process reduces vulnerability to supply chain disruptions and creates benefits to broader local communities.
Recycled plaster and gypsum waste is collected and processed into a fine powder, creating a base material with over 98% recycled content that would otherwise go to landfill.
Our proprietary bio-based binder is combined with the recycled powder to create a precursor material that achieves ceramic-like properties without requiring high-temperature firing.
The mixture is pressed using standard ceramic manufacturing equipment at room temperature, forming tiles with precise dimensions and minimal shrinkage or warpage.
Tiles are cured at just 60-90°C rather than kiln-fired at 850-1850°C, delivering a 94% carbon footprint reduction while maintaining the strength, durability, and aesthetic qualities of traditional ceramics.
While other solutions focus on modest efficiency improvements or alternative energy sources for kilns, our technology completely eliminates firing, delivering unmatched energy savings of up to 90%.
With a flexural strength of up to 25 MPa compared to competitors' 3.5-8.9 MPa, our tiles significantly outperform other sustainable alternatives while meeting all EN14411 standards.
Our technology enables manufacturing without specialised facilities or lengthy incubation periods, resulting in production times measured in minutes rather than days.
Our manufacturing cost compares favorably to both conventional ceramics and sustainable competitors.
BioSintering® works with your existing equipment and staff knowledge, avoiding the need for specialised biofabrication facilities or extensive workforce retraining.
Unlike other sustainable ceramics alternatives that require specialised ingredients, conditions, and face fundamental scaling limitations, our process uses abundant recycled materials, enabling truly industrial-scale production.
We are currently expanding our distribution network. While our primary focus is European markets, we welcome inquiries from international partners and projects. Please contact us to discuss availability in your region.
Yes, we provide samples to architects, designers, and manufacturers interested in our sustainable tiles. Please contact us through our website to request samples for your project.
Our licensing agreements can be tailored to our partners' needs, including exclusivity and geographic rights, depending on the scale and scope of the partnership.
Our tiles meet industry standards for flexural strength, achieving up to 25 MPa versus the 12 MPa minimum requirement. We're working towards BIII classification certification under EN14411 and our tiles meet standards for straightness, flatness, and dimensional stability.
Our tiles meet industry standards for flexural strength, achieving up to 25 MPa versus the 12 MPa minimum requirement. We're working towards BIII classification certification under EN14411 and our tiles meet standards for straightness, flatness, and dimensional stability.
Our tiles are currently recommended solely for indoor wall applications in dry environments. We are actively working on the development and improvement of the technology to expand their range of use cases.
Yes, BioSintering® is a versatile platform technology with potential applications beyond tiles, including architectural surfaces, custom interior elements, and speciality building materials. We're actively exploring these opportunities while maintaining our current focus on tile production.
Yes, a key advantage of our BioSintering® technology is its compatibility with existing manufacturing equipment. Tile producers can implement our process with minimal modifications to their current production lines, significantly reducing transition costs and implementation time.
Yes, we offer customisation in terms of colours, finishes, and designs. Our process enables greater flexibility in pigmentation than conventional ceramics, allowing for unique aesthetic options for your projects.
Yes, the process allows for wide range of natural pigments and customised designs without compromising quality.
Yes, we are exploring potential applications beyond tiles, including sustainable brick and concrete alternatives. Please get in touch to discuss new ideas and opportunities.
Yes! Because our tiles don't undergo high-temperature firing, we can incorporate a wider range of pigments and decorative elements than conventional ceramics. This includes colours that would normally degrade in a kiln, giving designers more creative freedom.
Yes, Eralith tiles offer the same premium aesthetic qualities as conventional ceramic tiles. In fact, our manufacturing process allows for a wider range of colours and design options than traditional fired ceramics since we aren't limited by high-temperature constraints.
Our BioSintering® process generally delivers highly consistent results across production batches. We've implemented quality control protocols to ensure uniformity in composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional stability, meeting or exceeding industry standards for premium ceramic tiles.
Our tiles are crafted using recycled plaster sourced from building demolitions and renovations. The manufacturing process itself significantly reduces the need for energy-intensive kiln firing, decreasing the overall energy consumption.
Conventional ceramic manufacturing requires kilns operating at 850-1250°C that consume vast amounts of energy and produce significant emissions. Our BioSintering® technology combines recycled materials with bio-based binders at low temperatures (<90°C), eliminating the need for energy-intensive firing while maintaining mechanical performance.
Our technology eliminates kiln firing and other energy-intensive steps associated with traditional ceramics, reducing energy costs and lowering emissions by 94%. It contains over 98% recycled content and helps manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals.
Our BioSintering technology combines recycled plaster with natural plant-based binders to create strong, ceramic-like tiles without the need for kiln firing, significantly reducing carbon emissions and costs while utilising existing manufacturing equipment.
Our BioSintering® process achieves up to 90% energy savings compared to conventional ceramic manufacturing. This is primarily through eliminating the firing process, which typically accounts for 75% of the total energy cost in traditional ceramic production.
Yes, our core BioSintering® technology is protected through a combination of patents, trade secrets, and proprietary know-how. This comprehensive IP strategy ensures we maintain our competitive edge while driving sustainable innovation in the ceramics industry.
Currently, we recommend Eralith tiles for indoor wall applications in dry environments. We're continuously developing the technology to expand application possibilities in the future.
Our tiles are being developed to achieve BIII classification certification under EN 14411. We are also continuously improving our processes to meet leading environmental and industry standards for sustainability.
Adopting our technology requires minimal modifications, as it is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing ceramic tile manufacturing equipment, ensuring a smooth transition for manufacturers.
We are in the process of expanding our production capabilities and expect to reach high-volume production by the second quarter of 2025. Those interested can sign up for the waiting list.
Manufacturers licensing our technology can expect significant cost savings on energy, reduced carbon emissions, and access to the rapidly growing market for sustainable building materials, all of which contribute to a strong return on investment.
Eralith tiles have a water absorption of less than 10%, exceeding BIII classification requirements. They are suitable for indoor applications in dry environments.
We provide comprehensive training, ongoing technical support, troubleshooting assistance and optimisation support to licensees, to ensure smooth operations with our tiles.
Eralith tiles require similar maintenance to conventional ceramic tiles. Clean with mild detergents only and avoid abrasive cleaning products to maintain their appearance and integrity over time.
Unlike many other sustainable tile alternatives, BioSintering® has both an extraordinarily high recycled content (>95%) whilst having an ultra-low carbon footprint (20x lower than conventional tiles). [name pending]® also avoids ingredients with high carbon footprints, such as sugar or lime, or long processing times which can increase the overall environmental footprint.
Our tiles are sustainably produced through our BioSintering process, which uses >95% recycled materials and avoids kiln firing and energy-intensive processes, resulting in a 94% lower carbon footprint than conventional ceramic tiles. This provides our tiles with opportunities for a unique aesthetic appeal and practically zero shrinkage or warpage.
Eralith tiles are sustainably produced through our BioSintering® process which, unlike ordinary ceramic tiles, avoids kiln firing and other energy-intensive steps, resulting in a 94% lower carbon footprint. They contain over 95% recycled content while maintaining the durability and aesthetic appeal of traditional ceramics.
BioSintering® primarily utilises waste gypsum plaster (calcium sulphate dihydrate) combined with a sustainable bio-based active ingredient. The recycled gypsum can be obtained from plasterboard waste, a substance with a negative cost, helping to address the UK's 983,100 tonnes annual plasterboard waste challenge.
Eralith tiles are currently available in 100x100 mm and 100x200 mm formats, both at 8 mm thickness. We're developing additional sizes and formats - please contact us directly for custom requirements or to discuss upcoming product releases.
We are currently showcasing our tiles through select projects and partnerships. To request samples or discuss your project needs, please contact us via our website.