Dongbu Ceramics Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of traditional Korean roof tiles located in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do. Starting as Masan Tile Factory in 1946, it has continued as a family business for three generations, producing high-quality roof tiles through modern automated facilities.

"Dongbu Ceramics Co., Ltd. was founded as Masan Tile Factory in 1946, immediately after liberation, and has continued the tradition of manufacturing Korean traditional roof tiles for three generations. It is the only company in the Honam and Baekje regions to manufacture traditional Korean roof tiles, and it was the first in Korea to automate its production line and establish a mass production system through tunnel kiln patent registration, producing high-quality products."

Business Areas

• Manufacturing of Traditional Korean Roof Tiles: Inheriting the tradition of Baekje tiles, we produce various traditional tiles, including Korean traditional roof tiles, maksae, and mangwa. This contributes to preserving and embodying Korea's unique architectural beauty.
• Roof and Wall Decoration for Buildings: In addition to Korean traditional roof tiles, we produce decorative tile products such as flower walls and wall decorations that embody Korea's beautiful architectural culture. Various customized patterns can be produced according to customer orders.

Products

• Korean Traditional Roof Tiles: These are basic tile products, including female tiles (amgiwa) and male tiles (sutgiwa), used in traditional Hanok architecture. They embody Korea's natural and eco-friendly roofing culture.
• Maksae and Mangwa: These are decorative tiles placed at the eaves or ridge ends of roofs, available in various patterns such as lotus flowers, dragons, and phoenixes. They revive the dignity of Baekje tiles with modern technology.
• Accessory Tiles and Flower Walls: We produce accessory tiles such as Yongdu, Chimi, Chwidu, Tosu, and Jeolbyeongtong, as well as flower walls that decorate walls or fences with patterns. By decorating walls and fences with various patterns, we express the beauty of Baekje culture.

Special Notes

• Harmony of Tradition and Technology: By combining traditional tile manufacturing know-how, passed down since 1946, with automated molding and automatic control firing technology, we have secured mass production and uniform quality. This is a strength that modernizes and inherits the value of tradition.
• Excellent Product Quality and Durability: Fired at high temperatures of over 1120 degrees Celsius for more than 20 hours, it maintains an absorption rate of less than 5% and boasts robustness that withstands -30 degree freeze-thaw tests and loads of 600kg. The quality of the raw clay material is also excellent.
• Patented Technology and R&D: We hold patents for tunnel kiln and carbonization firing technology, as well as a patent for the manufacturing method of discolored traditional black roof tiles. We pursue technological innovation through continuous research and development, including the development of smart tiles.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: We primarily recruit for brick and tile manufacturing, and production line positions.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Dongbu Ceramics Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures traditional Korean roof tiles, and it is expected that there will be many production-related tasks. Tile manufacturing may require physical labor and delicate skills, such as handling clay, operating machinery, and working in high-temperature kilns. If you have the will to understand and learn about Korea's traditional architectural culture, it will be a good experience. It is important to strictly adhere to safety rules and cooperate with colleagues.