Machinery

Companies with turnovers below 5 million euro have been the worst affected.The forecasts for 2010 are extremely cautious. Slight recovery in exports expected

The 17th Statistical Survey conducted by Acimac has revealed a turnover of 1,825.5 million euro, 5.8% down on 2007. A further fall in turnover is expected.

Chairman Pietro Cassani anticipates a 10% fall in turnover in 2008; forecasts are likewise not positive for 2009

The ceramic tile sector accounts for the highest sales volumes

Two-figure growth in 2007 to 1,386.1 million euro (up 11.4%).

Areas of concern include rising production and energy costs and the absence of emerging producer countries

Total turnover up by 13.8% to 1,937 million euro

Acimac unveils the 15th National Statistical survey of the sector

Acimac’s estimates point to a substantially stable market and consolidated turnover

Europe the leading market with 39.7% share

14th national statistical survey unveiled

With a turnover of 1,320 million euro, exports account for 74.3% of total revenues

According to initial estimates, the Spanish machinery manufacturers and glaze producers have maintained results in line with 2004

turnover up but company profitability down in 2005

The positive figures for the sector’s economic performance were also unveiled

Official opening to be held on Wednesday 6 October after the end of Tecnargilla

Fall in the domestic and European markets. Exports hold strong, with increase in the Middle East and Asia

Investments in Europe stationary as markets shift eastward. Signs of recovery for first half of 2004

28/10/03 -The tile cutting segment is made up of about 83 companies, of smaller dimensions than those in the decoration segment. They employ a total of 1500 people and have a turnover of 150 million euro. The sample analysed in the survey consists of 11 companies that represent 15% of the total and generate a turnover of 22 million euro, 12% on 2001.

Sector statistical survey published