Luzerne's Craftsmanship Helps Dehua Ceramic Trade Association (China) Secure Guinness World Records Title for Largest Porcelain Car Sculpture (supported)

SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Luzerne Pte Ltd is proud to announce its crucial role in helping the Dehua Ceramic Trade Association (China) secure the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for producing the largest porcelain sculpture of a car (supported). Guinness World Records is the global authority on record-breaking achievements, with strict criteria for titles, including measurability, standardisation, verifiability, and the requirement to be the best in the world.

On 14 August 2024, Luzerne's craftsmanship officially broke the record for producing the world's first car model fully sculpted in porcelain on a scale of 1:1 and weighing in at an impressive 1.4 tonnes. According to officials from Guinness World Records, onsite measurements of the car show a body length of 5.51 metres, a width of 2.15 metres and a height of 1.39 metres, giving a combined measurement of 9.05 metres. This exceeds the minimum requirement of 8 metres for an entry in this category, thereby being listed officially in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.  

In collaboration with the Dehua Ceramic Trade Association in China, Luzerne Pte Ltd spent 11 months accomplishing this feat in its wholly-owned factory situated in the county. Dehua, Fujian province, China, is the birthplace of Blanc de Chine, a name given to porcelain celebrated for its soft ivory-white hue, which is also manifested on the car's exterior. In 2021, the kilns of Dehua were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Chinese government had also conferred it the honour of the National Civilised City Award (NCCA) to boost its development and status as the World's Porcelain City.  

The feat is also a significant testament to the craftsmanship of the 50 craftsmen who worked on the project. The sheer size of the sculpture and its complicated form have thus added to the difficulty of this challenge. "The team of 50 boasts diverse skillsets, so we benefited greatly from teamwork to accomplish this feat; it is impossible to do it alone. Dehua is the world's porcelain city and we have a mission to spread its name afar," explained Mr Peter Lek, Managing Director of Hiap Huat Holdings Pte Ltd and Chairman of Luzerne Pte Ltd.

The Dehua county government also elaborated that it will continue exploring new inroads in ceramic culture and art, breaking frontiers in its global recognition and raising market competitiveness. This is in its overall vision of using Blanc de Chine as a conversation intermediary with the rest of the world.

About Luzerne 

Luzerne has been designing and producing bespoke quality tableware for some of the world's most renowned restaurants, hotels and chefs since 2004. We pioneered the creation of fine china without animal bone ash, and the Luzerne factory in Dehua is the first in the world to be Halal-certified. We are also humbled to be named the Century Best Brand in China in 2019.

Drawing on over 75 years of expertise, we became Singapore's first tableware manufacturer to develop its own line of products and produces up to 28 million pieces of ceramic and stone tableware annually at our fully-automated factory in Dehua. Our strategic location in Dehua, China comes as no surprise for the charming county is historically the birthplace of Blanc de Chine Dehua also holds several accolades such as The World Porcelain City and The National Civilised City Award conferred by the Chinese government. In 2021, its kilns were ceremoniously inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Luzerne's global presence in over 60 countries is supported by 800 employees in 5 offices in China (Shanghai, Xiamen, Dehua), Cambodia, and our headquarters in Singapore. Luzerne tableware is used in restaurants and hotels globally, and can also be experienced in the skies with Singapore Airlines. It is the preferred brand with renowned hospitality chains.

For more information, please visit www.luzerne.com.

About Guinness World Records 

Guinness World Records™ is the global authority on record-breaking achievements. Established in 1955, the organisation has become synonymous with documenting extraordinary feats, unique talents, and remarkable accomplishments across the world. With a mission to celebrate the best in human endeavour and to inspire people of all ages, cultures, and nationalities, Guinness World Records™ continues to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Each year, millions of people attempt to break records, and only the most extraordinary are awarded the official Guinness World Records™ title. From awe-inspiring human achievements to groundbreaking technological advancements, Guinness World Records™ recognises and honours the incredible potential of individuals, teams, and organisations worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com.