NEW YORK - Navarti Ceramica S.L., one of Spain's major manufacturers of ceramic and wall tile, has established Navarti USA LLC, its U.S.-based sales and service subsidiary.

The office, headquartered in the New York Metropolitan Area, will open on August 15.

The U.S. base for sales and service is a response to Navarti's growing customer base in the U.S., as well as increased U.S. demand for its ceramic tile products, according to the company.