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BASF has sold its Construction Chemicals division to the private equity fund Lone Star for 3.17 billion euros. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020

LB will supply an LBXTRA feeding line for the production of porcelain stoneware slabs

Italgraniti Group reinvents ceramics and combines the technical and aesthetic qualities of porcelain stoneware to create new bathroom furnishings

The flooring multinational completes its fifth acquisition in the ceramic sector and the second in Italy.

The Spanish ceramic group plans to build two new production lines, a logistics centre and a showroom, beginning with a 30 million euro investment in 2020.

At Cevisama 2020, SITI B&T Group presented the world premiere of the first collection of architectural surfaces designed by Automobili Lamborghini.

After Russia and China, Laminam is starting up its third foreign company in Japan as a joint venture with Roma Tile Co. Ltd.

The Spanish group posted 15% revenue growth, an EBITDA of 104 million euros and investments of 90 million euros in 2019. It has also announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Argenta Cerámica and Cifre Cerámica.

RAKO Director at the helm of the European Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Federation for the next 3 years

Xiang Da Ceramics of Foshan, founded in 2005 but already one of the largest ceramic tile producers in China, has commissioned LB to supply Naturetech and Rolltech LBXTRA kits.

The new factory has a production capacity of 3.5 million sq.m/year and stands out for its flexibility, automation and sustainability.

Lasselsberger Group closes a good 2019, with very positive results in the raw materials division and an increase of ceramic tile sales.

The grinding plant in the Fondovalle factory has been installed with a new eco-friendly tile drying system.

Italgraniti has chosen the new firing technology to achieve maximum energy efficiency and low environmental impact.

The Indian group will adopt a Flaketech aesthetic kit and the corresponding feeding line for installation on the new large size slab line.

Rock Sanat has chosen SITI B&T for the production of large porcelain slabs in sizes up to 1600x3200 mm

The US tile producer will install the new automatic lubrication system on kilns and dryers on the new production line started up in Lebanon, Tennessee.

The well-known producer of Neolith slabs will adopt an innovative system for recovering powders from shaping lines.

The Continua+ line was started up in September and will enable Simpolo to position itself in the high end of the market with a full range of new products in sizes up to 1600x3200 mm.

The Argentine company Ilva will install the Divario line in addition to the Rolltech and Chipper aesthetic kits for the production of full-body porcelain