Founded in 2002 as Argex, the company of the Preceram Group, producer of expanded clay, which over the years has had constant growth, now adopts in 2023 a new identity that better reflects our dedication to innovation, sustainability, modernity and ability to satisfy the customer.
Now we are Nexclay and we remain committed to producing the best expanded clay.
We continue to offer the same high quality products and services that the market knows and trusts so well, now with a new brand that represents our commitment to the future.
At Nexclay we continuously research the most suitable clays and use the most advanced technology in order to guarantee increasing quality standards for our products.
We have large reserves of the best quality clay for the manufacture of expanded clay, whose exploitation is carefully planned and executed to ensure the least possible impact on the environment. The technology we employ corresponds to the best technology developed in the world and we continually invest in updating it.
From extraction to marketing, the entire process is controlled with total dedication in continuous work. More and more, we are determined to share our knowledge, present innovative solutions, contribute to the quality of construction, provide more comfort and economy.
Certifications
Nexclay expanded clay meets the requirements of standard EN 13055-1, according to system 2+, which recognises the existence of strict internal quality control, certified by an outside entity. Nexclay holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification. Nexclay also has the sustainability certificate awarded by the Portal of Sustainable Construction (PSC), thus recognising their commitment to assuming their environmental and sustainable responsibilities, well beyond compliance with applicable legislation.
Location
Located in the center of Portugal, next to Aveiro, it has easy access guaranteed by a good road network. It has the proximity of the port of Aveiro, which guarantees the shipment of large quantities of expanded clay to the whole world by sea.
Preceram Group
The Preceram Group is a family group made up of several Portuguese companies with extensive experience and extensive knowledge of the construction sector and the manufacture of construction materials.
With manufacturing units distributed throughout the center of the country (Preceram, Gyptec, Nexclay, Volcalis, Preceram Norte), the group produces a wide range of products for construction and rehabilitation, and has a complete and versatile distribution fleet that covers the entire of the national territory.
Sustainability is present in all the processes and life cycle of the construction materials manufactured by the companies of the Preceram Group. From obtaining the raw material to post-work recycling. Reconciling progress and economic growth with adequate preservation and protection of the environment is a stated objective of the Group.
All the products are developed to be solutions that provide added value to architecture and people, that contribute to health and well-being and make it possible to reduce energy consumption, both for heating and cooling.
The construction solutions of the Preceram Group promote clean, fast and economical construction, which allows greater flexibility in spaces, improves the thermal and acoustic behavior of buildings and improves indoor air quality, contributing to greater comfort at home by part of its inhabitants.
