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According to preliminary figures compiled by Mecs - Acimac Research Centre, Italian ceramic technology sector sales fell by 24% in 2024. Chairman Paolo Lamberti commented: “This result had been entirely expected and was caused by multiple factors. We are looking ahead to a recovery in 2026.”

In 2025, the Czech company will proudly celebrate 30 years of business that have taken it to the forefront of the industry in Europe.

The Kerakoll group renews its trust in LB with a new installation in Jaipur.

LB’s new report reflects a corporate culture that has always been aligned with international standards of excellence in terms of environmental responsibility and human well-being.

The company, together with the ERREVI Automation division, became part of the BlackBear TechHive group in 2023.

Marcheluzzo has signed a big contract to revamp a portion of a production line devoted to solid and lightened clay bricks.

The new IP92 press has been developed in in close collaboration with Bosch Rexroth and SEW.

The company continues its commitment to technology investments in Italy.

System Ceramics to showcase its forming, decoration and end of line technologies at Tecna 2024 and at its Open House in Fiorano Modenese.

On show at Tecna in Hall B1, the SACMI ‘easy factory’ balances environment-friendliness, productivity and quality flawlessly.

The innovative dry application solution on extruded facing bricks offers extensive decorative potential.

The Scandiano-based company has celebrated its first 25 years of business and constant market growth with all its employees.

The installation of a new photovoltaic array is the first of many eco-sustainable projects that the company is planning for the near future.

Inter Ser is preparing for the official debut of Italtech, the business partnership set up in collaboration with Cimes, I-Tech and Minerali Industriali Engineering.

Tecna in Rimini will also be the opportunity for Durst to celebrate its first 20 years of business and technological leadership in the ceramic sector.

The new areas were designed with a focus on energy saving.

The company will present its complete range of synthetic lubricants for the ceramic industry and the additional services offered by its laboratories.

The acquisition brings together the two companies’ know-how, aptitude for innovation and production capacity in the field of components for the mechanical and automation industries.

The company will present its new range of scrap recovery technologies, an innovative solution in the field of pre-grinding.

Despite slower growth, the sector represented by Acimac recorded a small 0.9% year-on-year increase in 2023. Exports generated €1.72 billion. Chairman Paolo Lamberti commented: “Despite the challenging economic environment, the sector has continued its growth”.