ROVIN CERAMICS was founded in 1957 by Rose and Vince Thomas, hence the name "Rovin". Vince was a potter who began making his own clay for personal use. Fellow students at The Center for Creative Studies liked his clays and asked if they could buy some from him. He initially set up operation in his garage, and eventually moved to a store front location in Dearborn, Michigan. At that time Rovin Ceramics was one of the first pottery supply businesses in the country.

In 1984, Ceramic Engineer, Ron Ruth and his wife Barbara purchased certain parts of the company and moved Rovin Ceramics to a 25,000 square foot facility in Taylor, Michigan. Stephanie Keene, a graduate of Alfred University’s ceramic program, joined Rovin in 1992.

On April 22, 2011 Rovin was sold to Nawal Motawi, owner of Motawi Tileworks, its largest customer. Ms. Motawi moved the company to 253 Dino Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan near the Tileworks.

The mission at Rovin Ceramics is to make really good ceramic ingredients available; while providing great customer service.