Total net sales grew by 5.9% to $9.5 billion. Sales of the Global Ceramics Division grew to $3.405 billion in 2017 (+7%), equivalent to 36% of the group’s net sales.
The Claytech exhibition section will showcase a wide range of eco-friendly solutions aimed at reducing consumption and emissions while improving the performance and profitability of the production process.
He has been reappointed for the three-year period 2018-2021, while Angelo Lami and Daniele Bandiera have been elected as the association’s Vice Chairmen.
The innovative layout installed in three factories includes the Multigecko, Multipack and Griffon systems. A Creadigit XLE digital printing system has also been started up.
Tecnargilla 2018 welcomes T-Finishing, the new section devoted to the most important new developments in equipment, tools and machinery for ceramic tile finishing processes.
Italian technological excellence will take centre stage in a more than 1,000 square metre space at Ceramics China showcasing the latest process innovations for the ceramic industry.
System China has been honoured at the China Ceramics Industry Awards for process innovation and technological excellence in the field of industrial automation.
The Ceramics division alone reported 23% growth in the Italian market. Chairman Paolo Mongardi commented: "Investments, services and governance 4.0 are our recipe for the future."
Tecnargilla 2018 is expanding its exhibition platform with GreenTech, the new section devoted to green technologies and products. Other new developments in the pipeline will enhance the show experience for both exhibitors and professional visitors.
