Quality certification helps Nepali tile maker challenge imports

Lumbini Ceramics, manufacturer of the flagship tile brands Laminar and Cresta, says it has captured a quarter of Nepal's tile market in two years, with Nepal Standard certification boosting consumer confidence and supporting import substitution.

Two years ago, Lumbini Ceramics Limited, the manufacturer of the flagship tile brands Laminar and Cresta, struggled to convince customers about the quality and durability of its products.