ABK Group secures €10 million order in the USA

The Italian ceramic group has conquered the US market with its second-generation FullVein3D technology for the production of porcelain stoneware slabs.

ABK Group, a leading Italian ceramic tile manufacturer, has won a €10 million contract for 2024 from one of the top market players in the United States. This follows the launch of its FullVein3D technology, which will be used exclusively for the production of bathroom and kitchen countertops, cooktops, tables and furniture items.

Developed at the ABK manufacturing site in Solignano (Modena), one of the most advanced facilities in the Italian ceramic district, the second-generation FullVein3D technology flawlessly recreates the veining of natural materials both on the surface and through the entire body of the slab. By digitally mixing different coloured raw materials, this technology creates a through-vein effect with continuous graphics between the surface and thickness on 163x323 cm ceramic surfaces with thicknesses of 12 and 20 mm.

Alongside their aesthetic value, the materials also stand out for their technical qualities including non-absorbency, strength, durability and longevity, as well as their environmental benefits and greater safety for operators during the manufacturing process compared to materials such as quartz.

“FullVein3D technology is currently one of the most advanced innovations in the ceramic sector and is set to revolutionise industry and consumer standards due to its wide range of applications and its benefits in terms of the environment and health. Our success in the United States, a market known for pioneering new trends, is a major source of pride for us,” said Alessandro Fabbri, Managing Director Sales & Marketing at ABK Group.

Founded in 1992 in Finale Emilia, Modena, ABK Group has consistently stood out for its dedication to research and technological innovation in both products and processes. Over the years, this has enabled it to develop innovative ceramic materials and breakthrough technologies, including the Auto-Leveling™ system, large-format WIDE slabs, and the patented Cooking Surface Prime induction cooktop system that integrates seamlessly into surfaces. Additionally, it has developed products with a three-dimensional effect using Genesis technology from System Ceramics and has created an exclusive range for Maison Versace.

ABK Group owns 9 brands (ABK, ABKStone, Flaviker, Materia, Gardenia Orchidea and Gardenia Slabs, 14oraitaliana, Fuoriformato and Desvres Ariana) with an annual production capacity of over 16 million square metres. It has a workforce of 600 employees and serves over 7,000 customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. In 2023, the group reported a consolidated turnover of €205 million.