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Paolo Mongardi, Chairman of SACMI Imola, outlined the company’s vision and the aims of its participation in Tecna 2022.

As of 1 July, Piergiorgio Trevisan has taken over as operations manager at the Sassuolo branch.

The world ceramic industry will meet in Rimini from 27 to 30 September. All the leading suppliers of technology, equipment and services will be participating in Tecna 2022.

Per ridurre il consumo di gas combustibile dei forni fino al 15%, il produttore turco di piastrelle installerà le valvole ad alta efficienza prodotte da Carfer.

The Italian glaze and colour producer has obtained ESG certification from Ecovadis and in 2023 aims to extend it to its sites in Spain and Mexico.

The Sassuolo-based company specialising in spare parts and equipment for the ceramic industry has continued the strong growth trend displayed over the last two and a half years.

While awaiting the launch of its new NOVA HD roller at Tecna 2022, Novaref continues to automate its production departments and has already scheduled investments for 2023.

At the Milan Design Week 2022, Marazzi presented its first collection of antibacterial slabs for tables and kitchen countertops capable of eliminating up to 99.9% of bacteria and microbes from surfaces.

The Swiss group’s sales from January to March grew by 7.8% compared to the first quarter of 2021 to reach CHF 980 million. The Bathroom Systems division was up 5.5%.

Panariagroup’s business plan involves new plant purchases and R&D investments for products and processes. The aim is to improve production efficiency, cut energy consumption and CO2 emissions and lower production costs.

The new facility, successfully started up by SAMCA in Hammanskraal, South Africa, adopts a revolutionary technological approach while using locally sourced raw materials.

The company’s Fiorano facility has been completely revamped in collaboration with Sacmi and has an annual production capacity of around 12 million square metres.

Grupo Pamesa reported consolidated revenues of €1,220 million in 2021, a 56% increase on 2020. This included 43% growth in the ceramic segment to €881.7 million. Fernando Roig confirms that the group will be investing a further €95 million this year.

The challenge to reduce consumption and consume more responsibly has led the Italian ceramic group to invest in new cogeneration and photoelectric systems.

The second Easy Colour Boost system supplied by LB has already been successfully tested.

The group has set out its goals for 2023 based on 6 pillars (governance, environment, people, product, value chain and society). Its ADVANCE® product range has gained MOCA food contact certification.

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Enel that includes the complete electrification of a Laminam factory and the development of renewables.

The $293 million deal with Grupo Industrial Saltillo was signed on 3 June and is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

Important supply projects are underway on the Brazilian market to some of the major producers in the area.

RAK Ceramics is investing in a second line for medium and large sizes at its MC2 plant in Ras Al Khaimah.