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As part of the H2frit project, the first pilot test of a hydrogen-powered kiln for ceramic frit production is now underway at the Esmalglass-Itaca facility in Villareal.

Revenues dropped by 21.5% compared to 2022, with losses amounting to more than €400 million. ANFFECC reiterates the need for direct aid from the Spanish government.

The Spanish ceramic frit, glaze and colour producers’ association sounds the alarm about relocation in response to the difficult situation facing the sector.

The owner of Esmaltes was elected to lead the association of Spanish frit and glaze producers during its general meeting held on 15 July.

Increases of up to 320% are threatening companies’ profitability and R&D investments.

One of the pioneers of the Spanish ceramic industry, the founder of the Torrecid group has died at the age of 97

Revenues in the second quarter of 2021 totalled 417 million euros, 11.5% higher than in the first quarter of the year. The excessive increase in costs is a cause for concern.

Chairman Joaquín Font de Mora believes that the competitiveness of the Spanish ceramic glaze and colour industry may be impacted by rising costs. Progress on projects aimed at decarbonising the sector

Turnover totalled €1,256 million (down 5.3% on 2019), of which 70.5% was generated by exports (-5.9%). The Spanish market recovered more quickly, closing 2020 at -3.7%.

The industry has finally seen a return to positive territory in Q3 2020 with turnover up 0.6% on the same period in 2019. In September sales saw strong 8.8% growth.

June sales fell by 24.4% compared to June 2019, a 20 percentage point recovery respect to the -40% registered in the 2 previous months

Sales figures for May (-42% on May 2019) were worse than the already poor results for April (-40%)

Orders were almost halved in April. ANFFECC calls for urgent economic measures to guarantee liquidity for businesses

The Castellón ceramic district is reopening after the two weeks of non-essential production activity shutdown imposed by the Sánchez government on 29 March. Construction sites also get the go-ahead