Mesa Ceramics, the Portuguese manufacturer of fine stoneware, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Tableware Collective (GTC).

This collaboration brings Mesa’s innovative ID7 body and German designs to the Americas, offering hospitality professionals another level of durability, functionality and contemporary style.

Global Tableware Collective is a venture dedicated to curating a selection of tableware brands that embody craftsmanship, elegance and innovation. With a focus on quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction, GTC aims to redefine the dining experience by offering discerning consumers access to premium tableware products from around the world.

Founded in 2017, Mesa Ceramics has gained international recognition for its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and modern aesthetics. At the core of their production is the ID7 body, a finely tuned stoneware formulation that provides enhanced strength and durability while maintaining the quality and lightness of their items.

Developed over two years of extensive research, ID7 is an isostatic stoneware body that combines the elegance and durability of porcelain with the environmental benefits of sustainable production. Through a single-firing process and digital printing technology, Mesa Ceramics enhances product strength while utilising single firing that leads to substantial gas savings and reduced CO2 emissions.

“Mesa Ceramics’ precision in stoneware manufacturing, paired with their design excellence, makes them a perfect addition to the GTC portfolio,” says Dino Mitsos, VP and General Manager of GTC. “Their ID7 body’s enhanced durability and German award-winning designs set them apart in the market, allowing us to deliver both style and performance to our customers.”

“We are excited to collaborate with GTC to introduce our advanced stoneware to a wider audience,” concludes Francisco Braga, CEO of Mesa Ceramics. “With our ID7 body’s industry-leading durability and our award-winning German design expertise, we are confident that this partnership will elevate tabletop presentations across the hospitality industry.”