TecnAwards 2022

The awards held during Tecna in Rimini honoured outstanding technology investments made by more than 30 leading players in the global ceramic industry.

One of the best attended events at Tecna 2022 was the TecnAwards ceremony, which was held on 27 September at the end of the exhibition’s inaugural conference. Launched for the first time this year by Acimac and IEG in collaboration with the magazine Ceramic World Review, the TecnAwards recognised outstanding technological investments made by ceramic tile, sanitaryware and brick manufacturers during the three-year period 2020-2022, underscoring the role of the Rimini show as an event connecting suppliers and ceramic manufacturers.

In this first edition of the competition, awards were presented to more than 30 ceramic companies operating across a range of sectors and geographical areas (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, North and South America). The top managers of the winning companies were present in Rimini to collect their awards.

The following is the Winners List, chosen by the jury on the basis of nominations made by Tecna 2022 exhibitors.

• Best Sanitaryware Manufacturer
• Best Brick&Tile Manufacturer

There were four competition categories in the ceramic tile sector.

• Best New Player
• Sustainability
• Smart Factory
• Best New Tile Plant

Four Special Jury Awards were also presented to:

• Biggest investments
• Best Marketing & Brand Awareness strategy
• Best product of the year
• Special Lifetime Achievement Award

Brickworks Norh America (North America)
Wienerberger Group (Europe)
Later Cer - Grupo Unicer (South America)
Goodyear (Asia)
El Maimani (Middle East)
Carthago Ceramic (Africa)

Awarded to Pamesa Group

Awarded to Rak Ceramics