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A new appointment with the “Ceramics: What’s next?” series of technical webinars will be held on 9 June to discuss the latest developments in Intralogistics 4.0 for the ceramic industry. Talks will be given by Giancarlo Imponente (System Ceramics), Marcello Orsini (Sacmi) and Bruno Bettelli (I-Tech). The event will be livestreamed at 10.00 a.m. (in English) and at 2.30 p.m. (in Italian)

Ever since its beginnings as a pioneer in the field of digital printing, the design studio belonging to the SITI B&T group has continued to innovate through a combination of aesthetics and technology.

Revenues increased by 16.5%. The Sassuolo-based company has benefited from its investments in product innovation.

Two years after the acquisition of the Indian site in Morbi, Sicer has strengthened its position in Spain with the acquisition of the Cerfrit production facility.

The next webinar organised by Ceramic World Web for TecnaNext.com will feature talks by Sacmi, System Ceramics, Solar Turbines and Gmm Group. The event will be livestreamed on 26 May in Italian and on 27 May in English

Benjamin Ferreira Neto (Alfagrês) took office on April 28 as president of the Board of Directors of Anfacer, the Brazilian Association of Manufacturers of Ceramic Tiles, Sanitary Ware and Related Products, succeeding Manfredo Gouvêa Júnior (Elizabeth) in the position.

Agreement with ITA to support the fair’s promotional activities with 1.2 million euros of funding

Production and service activities continued in complete safety throughout the year. Major investments were made in product innovation and the new digital corporate culture

Meccanica 2P, a company that has been supplying technology to the brick industry for over 40 years, has successfully started up and tested a number of lines remotely in recent months using digital plant engineering solutions

This first-ever shipment to Vietnam takes global sales of Sacmi slab compaction solutions to 100.

Industrias Chrino, one of the leading players in the Argentine brick industry, has shown great resilience by leveraging its resources and growing despite the pandemic.

Tecna (the new name of the historical Tecnargilla) will be back as an in-person show in Rimini from 28 September to 1 October 2021 with a wide range of new services for exhibitors and visitors

Clear improvement in sales of ceramic machinery and equipment: according to the Mecs-Acimac research centre, the first quarter of 2021 closed with 33.3% growth in sales. Strong performance in both exports (+38%) and the Italian market (+27.3%)

Federchimica Ceramicolor, the Italian association of ceramic colour and metal oxide producers, elected its new chairman during the annual meeting.

With its high bending strength, FCRI’s new SK95 roller avoids the problem of tiles overlapping in the rapid kiln cooling zone.

The group’s vision and mission have been redefined. Technological innovation, automation, customer service and market presence will be the cornerstones of sustainable growth over the next three years

The Spanish mould manufacturer has developed a new compensation system for isostatic plates that involves integrating a mechanical mechanism into the hydraulic system.

Sigmadiamant is launching a new line of chemical products for the treatment and protection of ceramic surfaces

Elia Bitossi, formerly CEO of Colorobbia Brasil, has been named general manager of Gruppo Colorobbia’s “Glaze & Colour” division

The Portuguese sanitaryware manufacturer has adopted a solution from Sacmi that eliminates all finishing dust and reduces the quantity released into the environment.