BCRC Belgian Ceramic Research Centre

The Belgian Ceramic Research Centre unites the ressources of two non-profit institutions:

• the INISMa (Institut National des Silicates, sols et Matériaux), non-profit making organisation founded in 1973 at the instigation of the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons, the University of Mons-Hainaut, the IDEA (intermunicipal) and a group of industrial ceramists (INS); and
• the CRIBC-CWOBKN (Centre de Recherches de l'Industrie Belge de la Céramique - Centrum voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek van de Belgische Keramische Nijverheid), collective research organisation created by decree-law in 1948, in application of De Groote's law.

As a customer-driven research organization, specialised in inorganic materials, soils and environment, the BCRC is providing technological solutions, scientifically based advice and testing support to stimulate companies developments especially SMEs.