Ceram is an internationally renowned centre of technical excellence for the ceramics and other materials-based industries.

Ceram is a non-profit distributing company limited by guarantee and its services are offered on a contract or membership basis. Ceram's capability spans the activities of investigation, evaluation, manufacture, use and proving, applied from the material through to finished product or product application. A staff of 130 highly experienced professionals provides the depth of services which are essential to the success of manufacturing industry. These range from simple testing of products and materials to assistance with developing new products or refining or introducing process technology.