Inks and glazes

Demand is picking up rapidly in Italy and the rest of Europe in both the brick and ceramic tile sectors.

For the new Comet Granito (Granicer) plant in Morbi, Inter Ser will supply I-Tech's I-Nkfiller® automatic ink tank filling system for digital printers.

Two years after the acquisition of the Indian site in Morbi, Sicer has strengthened its position in Spain with the acquisition of the Cerfrit production facility.

Gruppo Colorobbia’s eKo series is a new generation of organic-based digital inks designed for ceramic manufacturers seeking maximum production efficiency combined with a lower environmental impact.

From 22 to 26 November, the two companies will be showcasing the results of their recent technological collaboration at the exhibition in Algiers.

SITI B&T Group have been chosen as the technological partner by Best Surface (brand Idylium), thanks to the innovative Supera® technology able to produce big mineral stone slabs of incoparable aesthetic value.

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

With their wide range of potential uses and applications, grits and micro-grits are now among the most interesting and adaptable products for the ceramic industry.

The Xgo system is an innovative concept comprising ready-to-use water-dispersible micronised mixtures that can be applied using airless cabins and traditional ceramic tile glazing systems.

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

I-NKFILLER™, G.O.D. Glazes On Demand and I-GLAZE are among the most widely adopted systems in Italy and abroad

EFI Industrial Printing, a global market leader in digital printing systems, signed a collaboration agreement in September with Rus Arco (Conr Group) regarding the distribution of EFI inks in the Russian and Eastern European ceramic market.

The closing of the transaction is expected by the summer. With the acquisition of Ferro’s Tile Coatings Business, Esmalglass will become the world leader in the ceramic glazes, inks and colours sector.

Glazes, inks, grits and effects for trend-setting ceramic tile production took the spotlight during the Fritta open house event.

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

For several years now, Zschimmer & Schwarz Ceramco has been pursuing an environmentally friendly vision based on a simple observation: water-based technology is the only way forward in the field of inkjet ceramic decoration.

Universe Smalticeram. Color, material, innovation, sustainability: the cornerstones of Smalticeram research

“Feeling spaces”, creativity and ceramic material at their best

Inco has completed its re-branding operation consisting of a restyled logo, a new website and social media launch.

Architects and ceramic producers exchanged views at a thought-provoking event organised by Esmalglass-Itaca in Sassuolo on 14 June.