Brick World Review 1/2025

Editorial

• From Africa to India: the brick of the future

by Davide Miserendino

World News

Events

• All set for Batimatec 2025
• Waiting for Clemson Brick Plant Operator’s Forum 2025

Economics

• European construction sector set for moderate recovery in 2025
• The Indian construction industry offers abundant business opportunities
• U.S. construction market still down
• European real estate market sees uptick in investments

Interview

• The Belden Brick Company embraces digital decoration

New Materials

• Terracotta design meets porcelain stoneware

Technology

• Rectified blocks: the new line from Fornaci di Manzano
• Carthago Brick invests in mega-plant in Tajerouine
• The new FBM roof tile production line
• New standards in brick slip production
• Customised solutions and components for the heavy clay industry

Sustainability

• Vandersanden opens its first Pirrouet® factory in Lanklaar
• Wienerberger starts up its first 100% electric kiln

Architecture

• The oldest stadium in Wales turns brick-red