Turkey

On 19 July the Sacmi workshop will discuss the theme of plant modernisation for the production of tiles, sanitaryware, tableware and technical ceramics with a focus on energy saving and digitisation.

System digital printers and automation have been installed at the MCM Group’s new facility which began operation in Izmir in April.

The book on Sacmi sanitaryware manufacturing technology now published in Turkish. 1,000 copies were donated to Turkish Sersa Association.

The innovative layout installed in three factories includes the Multigecko, Multipack and Griffon systems. A Creadigit XLE digital printing system has also been started up.

The device guarantees maximum efficiency and features sophisticated automation systems.

Turkuaz Seramik, the second largest Turkish sanitaryware manufacturer, closed 2017 with a turnover of 45 million euros (+12.5% on 2016) and a production of 2.5 million pieces.

Recent orders include those to Kale Group, Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola, Villeroy & Boch and Crossville.

Eight AVM150 casting plants are already in operation at the factory in Bozüyük, Turkey.

The new line manufactures 18,000 sqm/day of porcelain tiles with sizes from 60x60 cm to 90 x 120 cm.

Graniser recently started up a complete plant for the production of medium-large gres porcelain tiles with thicknesses up to 20 mm.

Six air conditioning systems built by Marcheluzzo have been started up in the new casting departments of the factories located in Incesu and Kayseri.

From 8 to 12 March at the CNR EXPO Yesilkoy in Istanbul.

The supply agreement between the Turkish company and LB was signed at Tecnargilla 2016.

Marcheluzzo Impianti has been commissioned by the Turkish company to supply the equipment needed to raise its roof tile production capacity.

Built by SITI B&T Group, the new Kale Group facility for full-body porcelain production is a Smart Factory with high levels of productivity and energy efficiency.

The multiple press feeding system has been installed in Vitra’s Bozuyuk plant for the production of new surfaces unveiled at Cersaie.

New porcelain tile factory opened and ground-breaking ceremony held for the second Sinterflex factory.

The new factory is due to begin operation in May 2017 and will increase the Turkish company’s manufacturing capacity to 33 million sq.m/year.

The latest equipment installed at the Bozüyük facility includes a high-pressure casting cell and a new Gaiotto glazing robot.

The Turkish group has installed a further two robotised lines from Gaiotto, which are now in operation at the sanitaryware facility in Çan.