The American market from the point of view of the major experts
The world ceramic tile manufacturers are continuing to show a great deal of interest in the US market, which is reporting a steady rise in consumption.
According to initial estimates, sales reached 320 million sq.m in 2005 (9.1% up on the 292 million sq.m of 2004).
This extra 28 million square metres over 2004 was met almost entirely by imports, which also rose by 10% last year to reach approximately 255 million sq.m, almost 80% of national consumption.
The forecasts made by the leading experts in the sector confirm these increases for the next few years.
Click on the names to read the interviews
Alfonso Panzani, Asssopiastrelle
Javier Soriano, Ascer
Donald E. Olsen, Laufen/United States Ceramic Tile Company
Lori Kirk-Rolley, Datile
Sergio Cardenas, Vitromex Usa
Aldo Magnani, Ragno Usa
Gian Paolo Acerbi, Marca Corona
Roberto Franceschin, Marco Carrucciu, StonePeak Ceramics
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