Minerali Industriali Group at Tecna 2026

Innovation, sustainability and solutions for ceramic raw materials in a single integrated space.

From 22 to 25 September, the Minerali Industriali Group will be present at Tecna 2026 with a single exhibition space (Hall B7, Stand 104) dedicated to raw materials and the technologies used for their preparation.

The joint participation of Minerali Industriali and Minerali Industriali Engineering (MIE) reflects the Group’s intention to present itself to the market as an integrated partner. By drawing on complementary areas of expertise, the Group is able to support customers both in the selection and enhancement of raw materials and in the design of plants and supply of processing machinery.

The Group will showcase several recent additions to its raw materials portfolio, including floated feldspar from Sardinia produced by subsidiary Maffei Sarda Silicati and clay from the new Nurallao deposit in southern Sardinia, both of which further strengthen the Group’s high-quality Italian offering. Also in the spotlight will be the new Verbania plant, dedicated to the production of 63/09C sodium-potassium feldspar, a high-quality material with a very low chromophore content. Other highlights will include the clay blends produced at the Corlo (Modena) and Rubiera (Reggio Emilia) sites, together with the Ravenna grinding plant which produces raw materials for frits, ceramic glazes and sanitaryware.

Among the technological innovations on show will be a new range of dryers designed specifically for the ceramic industry. More compact than standard mining dryers, they are able to deliver low-temperature output material and bring significant energy savings. Also on display will be new high-efficiency screens developed to improve the performance of industrial processes. Additionally, MIE is marketing systems for innovative materials, including glass and ground feldspar for the engineered stone sector. In these applications, roller mills and high-efficiency screens make it possible to achieve low percentages of ultra-fines and particularly precise particle size cuts.