NEW YORK -- Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer Navarti Ceramica S.L. recently established Navarti USA LLC, the company's new U.S.-based sales and service subsidiary.

The office, headquartered in the New York City metropolitan area, opened on Aug. 15. According to the company, the rationale for creating the subsidiary was based on Navarti's growing customer base in the United States as well as increased U.S. demand for its ceramic tile products.