Tiles

Two new lines were completed in April at the Pastorelli facility, one of which equipped with the Continua+ technology for the production large panels. Read the interview to Paolo and Davide Mularoni.

All business units have seen positive results. Growth in the Italian market reflects a major recovery in investments on the part of sector companies.

The Lamgea press will be installed in 2017 and will allow New Pearl for the production of panels up to 1.6x3.2 m.

Circle Wood and Country Brick named best ceramic floor and wall tile.

At this year’s Ceramics China show Xaar showcases a number of exciting developments for the ceramic tile market which reinforce Xaar’s position as the market-leading printhead technology company.

A new BMR finishing line for ceramic panels up to 1600x3200 mm in size has been installed at Florim’s factory in Mordano (Bologna).

The new dry powder colouring system from Emar Impianti will be used in the historic German company’s new porcelain production process.

The 3rd edition of “Financial statement analysis of world ceramic tile producers” by ACIMAC Research Department compares the 2015 results of 77 Asian tile companies and further 248 companies, of which 88 from Italy and 75 from Spain.

The new eco-friendly granulation technology for porcelain tile bodies improves finished product quality, especially in the production of large sizes.

The 3rd edition of the “Financial statement analysis of world ceramic tile producers” shows a slight increase of profitability margins for the Spanish tile companies in 2015.

15% growth in revenues thanks to the stronger sales network and the launch of new machines.

The 3rd edition of the “Financial statement analysis of world ceramic tile producers” compares the results of 88 Italian tile companies and 237 foreign ones.

Graniser recently started up a complete plant for the production of medium-large gres porcelain tiles with thicknesses up to 20 mm.

Platinum and Milan Ceramic will renovate their storage facilities with CMF Technology’s machines.

Ceramicas Lourdes will start up in autumn the new System Lamina plant  to begin production of gres porcelain panels with sizes up to 1600x3200 mm.

In 2016 the turnover of the Spanish ceramic tile industry grew by 7% to 3.3 billion euros while the tile production reached 492 million sq.m (+12%).

Along with the advantages of the previous versions of Square Dry 4.0 (lower energy consumption and environment impact and less need for maintenance), the new solution also brings benefits in terms of total automation and greater safety for the operator.

Just over a year since listing on the AIM Italia stock market, SITI B&T Group met the City financial community

Metco and Gloss-Mach have set up a newco specialising in the development of systems for the surface treatment of ceramics and marble.

The new compressed air system installed in the Dinazzano facility brings 15% lower energy consumption.