RYOWA Industries Co., Ltd. was established
Mr. Ryoichi Ito founded RYOWA Industries Co., Ltd. in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, entering the ceramics manufacturing industry.
ICOTRYOWA Co., Ltd. of Japan was founded in 1972 and is headquartered at 1989-5 Oyabu-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. The company comprises six subsidiaries and four major production bases, and operates 14state-of-the-art ceramic tile production lines.
ICOT (Guangdong) Ceramics Co., Ltd. was established in 1994 as a Japanese-owned enterprise jointly invested by Japan’s ICOTRYOWA Co., Ltd. and TOTO Ltd. It has a registered capital of $10.45 million, with a total investment exceeding $23.05 million.The company is located within the Dalan Industrial Development Zone in Guanyao, Shishan Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City. It occupies a site area of 180,000 square meters and currently employs over 700 staff members. Over the course of more than three decades of development, the company has received numerous honors, including being recognized as a “Company with Tax Payments Exceeding 10 Million Yuan” for multiple consecutive years, thereby making its own contribution to the local economic development.
ICOT (Guangdong) Ceramics Co., Ltd. was among the first in the industry to obtain ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, and 3C certification.The company has introduced advanced Japanese production technologies, equipment, and management models, and strictly implements the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. To meet current environmental requirements, the company has also invested heavily in expanding and upgrading its environmental protection facilities. Driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, the company has become a pioneer in the ceramics industry dedicated to environmental protection. Officials at the national, provincial, and municipal levels, as well as representatives from the Foshan Municipal Government, have visited our company on multiple occasions to tour our facilities, conduct research, and offer high praise.
ICOT (Guangdong) Ceramics Co., Ltd. operates eight fully automated tile production lines and one powder production line. The company possesses the capability to independently research, develop, manufacture, and sell a wide range of products, including exterior wall tiles, matching corner tiles, floor tiles, grout, and tile adhesives. With an annual output value of 400 million yuan, 90% of our products are sold to Japan and Hong Kong, while 10% are sold in mainland China. Renowned throughout China and the Far East for their distinctive texture and consistently high quality, our products have consistently led the trend in exterior wall tile culture.In overseas markets, our long-term clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Sekisui Chemical, Panasonic Housing, and Kajima Corporation. In the Hong Kong market, we not only serve government public construction projects but also maintain long-term partnerships with real estate giants like New World Development and Henderson Land. Domestically, in addition to high-end commercial real estate and schools, our key clients include high-end public buildings such as museums and science centers, as well as luxury private residences.
ICOT (Guangdong) Ceramics Co., Ltd. adheres to the philosophy of “harmonious coexistence between people, nature, the environment, and art.” The company specializes in the high-end exterior wall sector, with a deep commitment to the entire value chain—from design and R&D to manufacturing and sales.Our products are led by senior designers from our Japanese headquarters, blending the cultural heritage of East Asia with the refined textures of Japanese architectural aesthetics. With a mission to endow buildings with enduring vitality and a steadfast commitment to the principle of “timeless beauty,” we continue to add unique charm to the urban landscape.
Looking ahead, ICOT (Guangdong) Ceramics Co., Ltd. will continue to drive personalized innovation and diversified applications in ceramic tile products, expanding into a wider range of usage scenarios to provide integrated solutions for the exterior cladding of high-end modern villas and commercial buildings. We are committed to crafting every tile with Japanese craftsmanship, striving for perfection, continuously strengthening our industry reputation, enhancing the customer experience, and creating greater value through superior quality.
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Annual production capacity of the grout material
BRAND PHILOSOPHY
Create products that breathe life into architecture.
Foster harmony between people, nature, the environment, and art.
Provide high-quality, consistent products and impeccable service to become
a company that earns our customers’ trust.
Enhance our employees’ well-being and sense of belonging.
Pursue continuous improvement to contribute to social development and
the global environment.


