Less than two years since the acquisition of Ceusa, Duratex is expanding in the ceramic tile sector with the 100% purchase of Cecrisa for a value of 539 million Reais (around $139 million).
Commissioned in March this year, the new Kerakoll factory in Brazil is located in Jundiai (São Paulo) and has a production capacity of around 40,000 tonnes/year.
The start-up of Gamma 108 XD 4.0 system and Gamma 148 XD systems brings to 15 the number of Durst digital printers in operation at Cerâmica Portobello.
The Italian ceramic machinery industry continues its world tour with visits to Brazil (Expo Revestir, 7-10 March) and Indonesia (Keramika, 16-19 March).
Less than two years since the start-up of the Continua+ line, the Brazilian manufacturer’s new large-format panels have already achieved excellent results in terms of production and market success.
Recently the Brazilian company began operating in the ceramic sector and immediately planned a series of investments to achieve the goal of becoming one of the top three manufacturers in Brazil.
More than 200 exhibitors showcased their latest new products at the South American exhibition held from 1 to 4 March 2016. Trends in the spotlight included new designs and finishes, forms, colours and materials, and even three-dimensional effects
Participation in the Brazilian exhibition will serve to promote the SITI B&T Group’s latest innovations developed for the local market, including Brazilian-made kilns.
Antonio Carlos Kieling, secretary general of Anfacer, describes the economic, political and social context in which the world’s second largest ceramic industry operates.
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