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Heath Ceramics designs, manufactures, and sells dinnerware and architectural tile with a focus on durable, locally made products. Its in-house design and two Bay Area factories support a vertically integrated process, with showrooms in Los Angeles and other locations. The company differentiates itself through local production, a strong design-and-making community, and recognition like the 2015 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award. Its goal is to provide long-lasting dinnerware and tile while sustaining local craftsmanship and sharing their process with customers and partners.
About Heath Ceramics
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Consumer Goods
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sausalito, California
Founded
1947
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Summer 2026 collection launched April 2026, signaling healthy product cadence and demand.
- Heath's B Corp status and purpose trust appeal to design-conscious, values-driven buyers.
- Expanded retail footprint in Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sausalito broadens reach.
What critics are saying
- 2026 tariffs on Chinese ceramics raise import costs and invite cheaper copycat competition.
- Leadership shifted in March 2026 to co-presidents Megan Wernetti and Allison Banks.
- Purpose-trust governance can stall capital decisions and weaken Heath's 78-year brand continuity.
What makes Heath Ceramics unique
- 2026 purpose trust ownership preserves Heath's craft-first governance and local manufacturing.
- Heath runs five showrooms and factories in California plus Austin, controlling experience.
- Annual seasonal collaborations, like Seeds of Summer with Bienvenue Studios, refresh classic forms.
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Dental Insurance
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Paid Vacation
Employee Discounts
Remote Work Options
Paid Sick Leave
Company News
AIGA presents Heath Ceramics with the 2022 AIGA Corporate Leadership Award for their progressive policies, corporate philosophies, and provocative notion of what beautiful and functional design is – as a women-founded, partially employee-owned, and community-focused business with a true vision for sustainable goods that last.
Heath Ceramics unveiled a limited-edition seasonal collection inspired by the winter solstice.
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About Heath Ceramics
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Consumer Goods
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sausalito, California
Founded
1947
Heath Ceramics is Hiring for 3 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today