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Mar 19, 2025

Total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2024 was 250.9 million sq.m, down 5.1% from the previous year. Imports fell by 3.5% to 179.4 million sq.m.

Economics and markets

Another difficult year for the U.S. housing market

Mar 17, 2025

In 2024 the U.S. residential construction decreased for the third consecutive year. Total new home starts were 1.36 million, down 3.9% on 2023. The outlook is negative also for the year 2025.

News

Mohawk Industries sees a softer downturn

Feb 18, 2025

A better-than-expected fourth quarter reduced the company’s fall in revenue in 2024 to -2.7% year-on-year and allowed for a recovery in earnings.

Economics and markets

World production and consumption of ceramic tiles: forecasts to 2028

Feb 07, 2025

The MECS Research Centre has published the new forecast report entitled Ceramic Tile Market Forecast Analysis: TRENDS 2024-2028. Tile production and demand are set to recover gradually over the next five years, with projected annual growth rates of +2.2% and +2.5%, respectively.

Economics and markets

European construction sector set for moderate recovery in 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Euroconstruct estimates a 2.4% decline for the construction activity in Europe in 2024, followed by a slight growth of just +0.6% in 2025.

News

Machinery

Carthago Brique invests in mega-plant in Tajerouine

Apr 30, 2025

It is being developed on a “monstre” surface area of about 130.000 sm and required a total investment of 120 million dinars (about 36 million euros). It will employ 150 people.
Colour & glaze

Sicer acquisition completed

Apr 29, 2025

Company managers Gianfranco Padovani, Giuliano Ferrari and Marco Eumenidi have acquired a majority stake in the group. The participation of Ardian with a minority stake will support further…

Tiles

Sacmi partners with Afrikan Ceramic Solutions in Benin

Apr 29, 2025

Benin’s leading tile manufacturer has chosen Sacmi technology for raw material preparation and product forming.
Colour & glaze

ANFFECC sees signs of recovery

Apr 28, 2025

Fernando Fabra, Chairman of the Spanish ceramic frit, glaze and pigment producers’ association, confirms signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2025 following two challenging years for the sector.
Fairs

Ceramics of Italy in the spotlight at Coverings 2025

Apr 24, 2025

80 esteemed Italian brands to showcase their latest products and inventive designs in Orlando.
Interviews

The Belden Brick Company embraces digital decoration

Apr 24, 2025

The leading U.S. brick manufacturer is completing a major revamp at its Sugarcreek (OH) plant #8 that includes the adoption of digital printing and next-generation automation.

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Drying & firing

Hob Certec’s most technical rollers

Apr 10, 2025

Selecting the right roller for each product is crucial. Here are Hob Certec’s flagship models: The extreme Hyperroll XT and the “intelligent” Hyperroll IQ.

Technology

Smalticeram’s GF Grits

Apr 16, 2025

Inco’s digital material-effect inks

Apr 15, 2025

Inter Ser presents Roll-X

Apr 14, 2025

Economics and markets

Construction

Algeria builds an additional 1.4 million housing units

Apr 29, 2025

The country is launching a major new public housing programme called AADL3 with a special care to sustainable construction.

Tiles

Africa: sustained growth in production and consumption

Mar 20, 2025

Tile consumption in Africa will be close to 2 billion sq.m in 2028, 500 million sq.m more than 2023 levels.
Tiles

Forecasts for the ceramic industry and market in Asia

Mar 19, 2025

According to forecast analyses by the MECS Research Center, tile consumption in Asia-Far East could rise to 10.8 billion sq.m in 2028 with an average annual growth of 1.8%. Production expected at 11.…
Tiles

Canada: slight recovery of the tile market in 2024

Mar 17, 2025

Canadian ceramic tile consumption last year was 31.8 million m2, up 1.8% from 2023.
Tiles

South America: Tile demand expected to increase

Feb 28, 2025

According to forecast analyses by the MECS Research Center, tile consumption in South America could reach 1,280 million sqm by 2028, with an average annual growth of 4.8%.