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Four new courses in the coming autumn/winter programme now open for enrolment.

The group’s consolidated revenue rose by 33.2% in the first quarter of 2025, with significant sales growth in the EMEA region. Operating EBIT reached €24.1 million, up 4.3%.

Officially launched in May, the new Industry 4.0 factory has a production capacity of 3 million sqm/year of slabs.

At the trade fair held from 18 to 21 June in Guangzhou, the Italian group showcased advanced technology and design solutions from all its brands.

The 42nd edition of Cersaie will occupy a total space of 155,000 sqm, an increase of 10,000 sqm compared to last year. The 2025 show will welcome new product sectors and will feature a reorganised exhibition layout.

The online condition monitoring solution has been installed at a well-known local ceramics company.

Protecting competitiveness was at the heart of the discussions at the Annual Congress of CET (European Federation of Ceramic Tile Manufacturers), held in Poland from 12 to 14 June.

Colorobbia has chosen Thailand as the venue for this year’s event, to be held on 17-18 July.

The Egyptian sanitaryware manufacturer has chosen Sacmi’s AVI Concept for robotic management of all operations within the casting cell.

The Spanish multinational’s €70 million investment in a new facility marks a key step forward in its growth strategy for Central Asia.

The Italian company has expanded its division devoted to raw material management and pneumatic conveying plants for a wide range of manufacturing sectors.

Raw material sales volumes rose by 137% year-on-year, driven by increased production, the reopening of Ukrainian ports and the group’s expansion in Europe.

The event, held in Mexico City, brought together Italian and Mexican companies and institutions to strengthen economic, commercial and industrial ties between the two countries.

Stephan Schmidt Group acquires Saarfeldspatwerke H. Huppert GmbH & Co. KG.

Florim strengthens its presence in the North American market with the opening of its new showroom, located in the vibrant heart of West Hollywood’s Design District.

As part of its ongoing international growth, the company will open its seventh overseas branch this year in Indonesia, adding to those already operating in Turkey, China, Russia, Spain, Brazil and Poland.

From September 2026, the show will be replaced by Cevisama Contract, a section of Valencia’s furniture fair Habitat.

Watch the interview recorded at Coverings 2025 with the Deputy Executive Director of the Tile Council of North America.

Margins and equity both increased, surpassing €1 billion for the first time. Mongardi: “It was a solid year despite the complex international situation”.

Federica Minozzi, CEO of Iris Ceramica Group, is among the 25 new recipients of the title Cavaliere del Lavoro (Knight of Labour) appointed by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.