Laminam takes a controlling stake in Iberstone

Laminam strengthens its presence in the Spanish market with the newly established Iberstone Lam, in which it holds a majority stake.

Laminam, world leader in the large ceramic slabs sector, makes a further step in its growth and internationalization path. In January 2025, the Italian group based in Fiorano Modenese has purchased from the Zapatero family the controlling stake in Iberstone, which is the main player in Spain for the distribution of large-format Laminam slabs and natural stone for kitchens and interiors. 

In continuity with the previous management, Iberstone’s nine logistics centers, all its personnel, and all commercial assets have been transferred into the newly formed Iberstone Lam, of which Laminam is the main shareholder and the Zapatero family has a significant holding. 

The new company structure will therefore ensure continuity in the commercial dynamics, with José Luis Zapatero and his son Rubén Zapatero continuing as company directors.   

The current nine logistics centers (Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Majorca, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Basque Country, Asturias, Gran Canaria), plus the distribution network, provide total coverage and guarantee fast, accurate and timely delivery of slabs to over 1000 fabricators.  

The recognizability of the Laminam brand has allowed the Italian company to win ever-greater market share in Spain over the years. Now, the consolidated experience of the Zapatero family and Laminam’s investment capacity will allow further development of the market potential and ambitious new goals to be set. 

“Our acquisition of Iberstone is the natural evolution of a profitable and professional partnership and friendship, based on reciprocal trust and esteem, which has seen both companies grow and establish themselves,” said Alberto Selmi, CEO of Laminam. “This operation not only allows us to strengthen our presence in a strategically important market, but also to combine our expertise with a team which shares our values and our vision”. 

The new agreement is testament to Laminam’s international growth path: the new company will, indeed, join the other foreign subsidiaries which cover the most important foreign markets: Australia, Japan, China, Canada, USA, Benelux, France, Germany, UK, Russia, Israel.