The group’s Tile business results declined in the first nine months of 2023. With the acquisition of Baldocer, finalised on 31 October, the Mexican group’s consolidated revenues are expected to grow by 16%.
The new Climate Positive surfaces neutralise the CO2 emissions generated during their production process and product life cycle and go beyond zero impact.
With an investment of €45 million, mostly in the form of a capital increase, Cleon is providing the financial resources for the growth of ABK Group and joins the shareholder structure alongside the founding partners.
Panariagroup gains ownership of the company’s Leisnig facility, brands, sales network and stock and becomes one of the leading players in the German-speaking markets.
Cerdomus started up in the summer its new line in Castel Bolognese (Ravenna), equipped with Sacmi’s leading technologies, including the Continua+ PCR 2000.
Indian tile exports grew by 31% in the first half year of 2023 to 272 million sqm, further closing the gap with China which still leads the rankings of the major exporters.
ACIMAC research Dept/MECS anticipates to Ceramic World Review the key figures of the 11th edition of the annual report “World production and consumption of ceramic tiles”.
In 2022 world tile production and consumption fell by 9.7% and 10.9% respectively. World tile import-export flows also saw a significant decrease, down 8% on 2021.
After a successful year 2022 with revenues up 38% to €1,508 million, the Spanish group launched its Ecombustible project in late June and purchased Ascale in August.
The French company, which has been operating in the industry for no less than five generations, has installed a new Sacmi production line at its Decize factory in response to growing demand for technical stoneware mosaic.
After a five-year absence, the Polish company is returning to Cersaie for the international debut of its new TRI-D slabs produced in the sizes 320x160 and 320x123 cm.
The new player in the Nepalese ceramic industry will be able to satisfy at least a quarter of the country’s tile demand, which is currently met mainly by imports.