Italian tile production remains stable Assopiastrelle unveils 24th National Statistical Survey. Fall in sales and turnover
The Panaria Group grows and renovates Turnover up by 14.6% in 2003. New sorting line at factory in Finale Emilia.
OTAVI Minerals acquires largest wollastonite mine in China The products are particularly suitable for use in fast firing glazes and in sanitaryware production.
A new universal loading system from LB Roll-Feed improves on the previous performance characteristics by means of a more flexible powder loading mechanism
Calibrating machines from Simec Spa The F Series, the result of meticulous design and extensive testing, can be equipped with a variable number of C3 calibrating units
Grespania makes new investments 33 million euro to increase and diversify production at the facilities in Castellón and Nules
Imerys unveils new internet sites Tableware and Sanitaryware divisions launched on the web at two separate sites
Acimac: Ponzoni presents programme and team of vice chairmen The chairman designate has presented his team of vice chairmen and the key points of his programme to the association’s executive board.
Sergio Sassi on the board of Confindustria A further important recognition for the Italian ceramic tile industry
A new technological research centre in Castellarano The facility uses Picasso technology and performs graphic design, technological experimentation and ceramic project industrialisation
Marazzi reports 750 million euro turnover in 2003 Gross operating margin 93.7 million euro and net profits 17.4 million euro (87% up on 2002). Flotation announced for 2005
Anti-reflection frit granules from Colorobbia Group New range of leadless coloured frit granules for dry decoration able to develop effects similar to those of natural stones.
Michele Preda named new vice chairman of Marazzi He will be responsible for implementing a new model of corporate governance, for evaluating the group’s organisational, administrative and accounting structure and for supervising its strategic plans
Villeroy & Boch achieves growth in 2004 The German group shows signs of recovery after the fall of 2003
Russtiles orders new sanitaryware production plant The plant, supplied by Garoll, is to be installed at the new facility at Noginsk, about 60 km from Moscow
China, new prospects for imports Rising demand for high-quality products together with a fall in import duties.
Ceramica Opera upgrades its plants The company based in Camposanto (province of Modena, Italy) will use Sacmi technology to produce tiles for large-scale distribution in Germany
Manfredini & Schianchi achieves further growth in the Indian market Two large orders for raw materials preparation plants received from Bell Ceramics and Regency Ceramics
Roca Group ensures renewable energy supply for its European operations for the next 10 years May 06, 2024
US ceramic tile manufacturers petition anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Indian Imports Apr 29, 2024