Ceramika Paradyż Sp. z o.o. is a family-owned company established in 1989, recognized as a market leader and one of the foremost manufacturers of ceramic tiles in Poland, as well as a flagship representative of the Polish industry on the global stage.
Since its inception, the company has been driving innovation in design by creating and delivering top-quality, technologically advanced products characterized by unique aesthetics. Paradyż Ceramics employs nearly 1,500 professionals and operates five state-of-the-art production facilities, supported by the most advanced fully automated high-bay warehouse in the industry.
The company’s product portfolio is comprehensive and highly integrated, offering customers a wide range of wall and floor tiles, clinker products, glass decorations, and ornamental elements across multiple formats. Paradyż Ceramics is also a long-standing Patron of the Łódź Design Festival—the largest design-focused event in this part of Europe—and a co-initiator of initiatives aimed at enhancing the visual quality of urban spaces.
The company has been awarded some of the most prestigious accolades in the fields of design and business, including Dobry Wzór, iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, the Economic Award of the President of the Republic of Poland, and the Annual Award of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage.
Implementation goal
Wireless network modernization
Benefits of implementation:
Stable and uninterrupted network operation
High-level security of transmitted data
Elimination of network coverage gaps
High system performance
Increased operational efficiency
An internal implementation plan established by the company in 2018 involved the modernization of the wireless network infrastructure across all production facilities. Three of the factories are located in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, with the fourth situated in Opoczno and the fifth in Wielka Wola near Paradyż.
Given the long-standing and successful cooperation with SKK S.A., it was a natural decision for Ceramika Paradyż to entrust the execution of this investment to its Kraków-based partner. It was SKK that originally designed and deployed the company’s wireless network back in 2010—initially in Tomaszów Mazowiecki and subsequently in the remaining facilities.
In the following years, SKK performed minor and localized upgrades to the network as needed, which, until recently, had proven to be fully sufficient.
The implementation proceeded very smoothly and was completed even ahead of the originally scheduled timeline. Once again, we have confirmed that the expertise of SKK’s team can be relied upon. The executed WLAN modernization has fully resolved our issues — we are satisfied with the outcome.
SKK Networks activities
Given that this project involved a large-scale deployment, SKK personnel conducted a comprehensive audit. The measurements performed revealed and simultaneously confirmed irregularities in the operation of the wireless network, including the aging of network devices and accessories. Additionally, the equipment in question was no longer supported by the manufacturer.
The originally implemented solution was a centrally managed wireless network with a mesh topology (MESH). The same type of architecture was maintained for the current deployment. However, all hardware components were replaced, including access points as well as accessories such as antennas, cables, connectors, and power supplies.
The described solution and modernization efforts applied to the WLAN were identical across all production facilities. The deployment area was slightly expanded and included, in particular, outdoor storage yards, as well as warehouse and production areas, and office spaces.
The existing Cisco access points have been replaced with the latest models from the same manufacturer. This upgrade enabled the migration of the wireless network infrastructure to the most recent 802.11ac standard. In office areas, access points with integrated antennas were deployed. For production halls and warehouse spaces, ruggedized access points with built-in antennas and additional protective enclosures were installed. Outdoor yard areas were covered using outdoor-rated access points, featuring a mix of internal and external antennas depending on deployment needs.
In total, approximately 140 new access points were delivered across three facilities. To ensure proper management and operation, a necessary firmware upgrade was performed on the company’s existing wireless controllers. Following the update, the controllers are now fully compatible with all newly installed access points.
Results
The implemented 802.11ac wireless network standard enables exceptionally high data transmission speeds, while its latest functionalities ensure efficient and reliable operation of devices. Additionally, the built-in spectrum analyzer in the access points allows for automatic adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
The modern network, deployed across three facilities, delivers enhanced security and overall improved performance. It is worth noting that the entire implementation process was carried out non-invasively, without disrupting the company’s operations. As a result, the work conducted by SKK specialists did not cause any network downtime, which was one of the key requirements set by Ceramika Paradyż.
