Sphinx Tegels is a company in Maastricht that produces floor and wall tiles. The company was split into the Royal Sphinx in 1997. History Sphinx Tiles
On June 3, 1836, Peter Regout founded a pottery factory; The name Sphinx was used since 1883. In 1888 Regout started manufacturing tiles and in 1903 manufacturing sanitary ware.
Since 1997, Sphinx has been manufacturing, since 1997, sanitary ware, tiles and refractory ceramics since the establishment of several companies, the divestiture of a number of companies and various acquisitions. The brick division was split up from Sphinx Sanitary Ware in that year, and is under the name of Sphinx Tegels. Downfall
On November 7, 2008, Sphinx Tiles was declared bankrupt. A resignation was requested for the 128 staff members. According to the company, the cause of the credit crunch, which has caused Spanish manufacturers to sell their tiles at dump prices, now that the housing market has collapsed. However, it was talked about a reboot with greatly reduced capacity, or relocation of production to overseas, while maintaining the brand. Externe link
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