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The machine will be installed in the pilot plant of the Spanish Ceramic Technology Institute, which is working on new solutions for decarbonising the ceramic industry.

Pennisi takes over from Jeff Jacobson at the helm of EFI, which has also announced the separation of Fiery as an independent company. Both companies continue to be wholly owned by Siris Capital Group.

The Ekaterinburg-based ceramic company already uses EFI Cretaprint digital printers, which bring a number of benefits including shorter production times

Champion Tile and Marco Polo are the first companies in Asia to adopt the new EFI Cretaprint digital printing technology

The new hybrid technology, which works with both water-based and solvent-based inks, was tested for over a year prior to validation.

Tunisia-based ceramic company Socer expands its capacity installing the fourth EFI printer at its Chebedda Naassan factory

An industry veteran, Edwards takes over from Ghilad Dziesietnik

EFI continues to expand its global distribution channels while also improving technical support services in key markets.

The newly developed proprietary printhead e·Q5 is able to operate with both traditional and water-based inks.

Jeff Jacobson takes over from Bill Muir as CEO.

EFI’s latest innovation for the digital printing on ceramics will be displayed in Hall 8.1, Stand K201.

EFI announces definitive agreement to be acquired by Siris a Capital Group in a transaction valued at approximately $1.7 Billion. Acquisition expected to close by Q3 2019.

More than 600 Indian professionals attended the EFI roadshow in December.

Bill Muir took over the reins of the US multinational from Guy Gecht on 15 October.

EFI Launches Cretaprint 5th Generation for the Ceramic Industry: The Smart Printer for Tile Decoration.

EFI Cretaprint electronics coupled with the new Seiko RC1536 L high-discharge printhead has proved a winning combination for the leading Spanish company in the small-size tile and trim piece segment.

The US multinational unveiled a full suite of digital solutions at Ceramics China (Guangzhou).

12% growth in revenue, net profits of $45.5 million (up 36% on 2015) and cash flow of $121 million (+77%).

José Luis Ramón talks about the 4.0 digital transformation of the ceramic industry worldwide and underlines how the market is looking now for technologies able to provide product differentiation and competitiveness.

Cevisama 2016 opened with the prize-giving for the winners of the 40th edition of the prestigious Alfa de Oro Awards, an event organised by the Spanish Glass and Ceramic Society.