Ceramic World Review 160/2025

Editorial

• Signs of recovery

by Paola Giacomini

World News

Economics

• Mixed results for the Italian ceramic tile industry in 2024
• European construction sector set for moderate recovery in 2025
• World production and consumption of ceramic tiles: forecasts to 2028

FOCUS ON United States of America

• 2024 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update
• US industry and market outlook: insights from the experts
• Mohawk Industries sees a softer downturn

Interview

• Simpolo’s expansion is driven by the growth of the Indian market

Trends

• Primary inspiration: ceramic sector trends in 2025

FOCUS ON large sizes & slabs

• Laminam: a winning formula based on products and strategy
• Cerámica Alberdi, continuous growth in Argentina
• Form and function: the new age of digital ceramics
• Full-field lapped ceramic tiles and slabs: advanced solutions for superior quality
• Sustainable innovation in ceramic processes, natural surfaces and digital effects

Technology

• Digital technology and ceramics: a winning combination
• The value of textured surfaces amid technological innovation and sustainability

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES large sizes & slabs