A new plant is due to come into operation at the site in Baxter, Tennessee this spring. It will focus on the production of large sizes and trims, products that are in strong demand in the US market.
The project began in 2022 with the installation of a new kiln and has now been completed with the start-up of the first Continua+ line, with capacity soon set to double.
A major technological modernization plan has now been implemented with a new Sacmi dryer and modular mill, resulting in a more sustainable and efficient management of different products and sizes.
Large sizes, with complete plant engineering solutions and innovative technology for slab decoration, to take center-stage at the Coverings fair in Orlando (FL).
Portobello’s new state-of-the-art factory in Tennessee will be started up in April and will have a yearly production capacity of 3.6 million sq.m of ceramic tiles.
Total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2022 was 285.4 million sq.m, down 1.3% from the previous year. Imports by volume decreased, too, down 2.3% to 202.7 million sq.m, while national production grew by 2.3% reaching 87.3 million sq.m.
In 2022 the U.S. residential construction decreased for the first time since 2007. 1.56 million new houses were built last year, down 2,9% on 2021. The outlook is negative also for the year 2023.
U.S. ceramic tile consumption grew by 9.9% to 289 million sq.m. Imports reached their highest level in fifteen years: 207 million sq.m with a total value of US$ 2.5 billion, up 13.6% and 25% respectively on 2020.
In 2021 the U.S. residential construction reached its highest level since 2006, with 1.6 million new hoouses, up 15.6% on 2020. The outlook is positive also for the year 2022.
Established in Clarksville 5 years ago, GMM USA provides components and predictive maintenance services to ceramic tile producers in the US Ceramic Valley
How are the housing market and remodeling activities evolving in the USA? How much will the ceramic tile market grow in 2021? And who stands to benefit most this growth?US consultant Joseph Lundgren discusses these topics and provides data and market analyses.
In 2020 total ceramic tile sales in the USA were down 3.5% to 263.6 million sq.m. While domestically produced tile continued to grow, imports were the most damaged, decreasing by 5.3% to 183 million sq.m
After years of decline, the use of clay brick as an exterior wall material for single-family homes is seeing a comeback in the United States and is gaining popularity amongst both builders and homebuyers.
