LB Group

LB has won the auction for the allocation of all rights to CMF’s technologies and intangible assets. As of 1 September, it will also be launching a global after-sales service

The Turkish company will adopt two Easy Color Systems to feed four high-tonnage presses.

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

LB is implementing a new body preparation plant at RAK Ceramics' facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

The plant in Jebel Oust began operating last December and is equipped with LB raw material preparation technology

The Indian company will adopt a second Easy Color system for the production of technical and glazed porcelain tile

In September 2020, LB signed an agreement with the multinational company Anatolia for the supply of a complete raw materials storage plant at the Turkish production unit of Izmir.

LB’s dry colouring system has been chosen by Cerrad in Poland and by National Industries Ceramics in Kuwait

The Easy Color System was launched remotely at Belite Ceramics while LBXTRA technology was well received at Uniceramics Expo in July.

Gianni Dini, already CEO of LB Officine Meccaniche since 5 May, has also been appointed to lead the subsidiaries Sermat and Sitec.

Emilio Benedetti hands over to new CEO Gianni Dini

LB’s participation in Ceramics Expo in Dhaka has led to new supply contracts with the ceramic tile producers AKIJ, DBL and SHELTEC.

New supply contract with STN Group for the Tesany plant

Portobello will install an LB feeding line for the production of large slabs at its Tijucas plant.

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

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

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

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

In June, LB took part in two promotional events: the exhibition Forn&Cer in Brazil and the Technical Expert Meeting of System Ceramics in Poland.