ABK Group begins production of large-format panels

After investing 20 million euros in the two facilities located in Finale Emilia and Solignano (Modena) in 2014-2015, the ABK Group has recently concluded a new 10 million euro project which, in the words of Alessandro Fabbri, CEO Sales & Marketing, "will enable the group to join the elite of large-format ceramic panel manufacturers".

A new complete plant consisting of the Continua+ line and EKO kiln from Sacmi came into operation at the Solignano facility at the end of August, while the dry grinding department will be completed in October with the installation of a third line from BMR for the production of large sizes.

With this new investment ABK Group is looking to maintain its process of continuous growth following a 5.8% increase in turnover in 2015 to 122.6 million euros (up 18% in two years) and an output of around 5.3 million sq.m/year produced under the ABK, Ariana and Flaviker brand names.

We met Alessandro Fabbri and technical director Gilberto Pedna to discuss this latest strategic operation.

• Read the complete interview published on Ceramic World Review 118/2016