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About

Formica is an international technology group in the area of specialty glass-ceramic materials. Formica applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and nanotechnology, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop industry-defining products that transform markets.

The company succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. It has more than 25 years of outstanding development, materials and technology expertise and offers a broad portfolio of high-quality products.

Timeline

November 1992 Formica founded by Mr. Karen Avakyan (PhD) Formica commences production of hydrothermal emerald

September 1994 Hydrothermal emerald introduced at Russia's largest jewelry fair "Yuvelir" Flame-fusion synthetic corundum production begins

February 1995 Hydrothermal emerald introduced to the United States market Flame-fusion synthetic corundum introduced to the ASEAN market

June 1997 Rusgems Ltd join-venture established in Bangkok, Thailand Formica opens ASEAN representative office in Bangkok, Thailand

May 2002 Formica establishes the subsidiary Rough Synthetic Stones Co. Ltd in Thailand 10th anniversary of Formica

August 2002 Jewelry manufacturing unit established in Bangkok, Thailand Launch of "Lori" jewelry brand in Thailand

August 2004 Establishment of Formica-Phianite Co., Ltd manufacturing plant in Thailand Formica-Phianite Co., Ltd commences production of colored Cubic Zirconia

January 2005 Started commercial production of nanocrystallic glass-ceramic material at Formica-Phianite Co., Ltd Formica became Preciosa's Authorized Platinum Partner

June 2006 Launch of "Lori" brand in ASEAN First Formica's jewelry shop opened in Bangkok, Thailand

February 2009 Formica-Phianite Co., Ltd commences production of nanocrystallic glass-ceramic material. Formica launches Nanocrystal and Nanogem brands in USA.

August 2013 Rough Synthetic Stones Co. Ltd changes its name to Formica (Th) Co. Ltd Nanocrystallic glass-ceramic material production reaches 100 tons per year

September 2013 Formica is named a finalist for the Hong Kong JNA Awards in the “Manufacturing and Technology” category Formica headquarters moves to Bangkok, Thailand

January 2014 Formica Crystal Systems Co., Ltd established in Chonburi, Thailand Formica Gems (China) established in Wuzhou, China

June 2016 Formica Crystal Systems Co., Ltd commences production of Nanogem and Nanocrystals Production of nanocrystallic glass-ceramic material reached 200 tons a year

July 2017 Creation of Gemstone Reflections and Siamite brands Formica receives patent from the US Patent Office for a heat-resistant synthetic nanocrystalline material

Products

Formica's product portfolio include Siamite^® – a high precision, high index optical, pressure and temperature resistant nano glass-ceramic material.

Advanced Glass-Ceramic Material
Perfect colored gemstone imitation

Siamite is the product name for an advanced nano glass-ceramic composite engineered to give the impression of similarity to natural colored gemstones. Unlike glass and most synthetic stones, Siamite is stable, will never fade or be damaged during lost wax casting.

Partners

Formica is the authorized partner for a Czech Republic-based Preciosa in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Preciosa is one of the world’s largest producers of top-quality jewellery stones machine cut from cubic zirconia and other synthetic materials, including Formica's Siamite^® and Nanogem^®