Company managers Gianfranco Padovani, Giuliano Ferrari and Marco Eumenidi have acquired a majority stake in the group. The participation of Ardian with a minority stake will support further international growth.
Fernando Fabra, Chairman of the Spanish ceramic frit, glaze and pigment producers’ association, confirms signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2025 following two challenging years for the sector.
The investment fund is supporting the buyout by Sicer’s entrepreneurs and managers, who aim to consolidate the group’s position in Europe and expand in North America and Asia.
Through its Italian subsidiary Ferro Italy Specialities, Eurocer (Xphere Group) has acquired the assets and ceramic business of Vibrantz Italia of Fiorano Modenese.
As part of the H2frit project, the first pilot test of a hydrogen-powered kiln for ceramic frit production is now underway at the Esmalglass-Itaca facility in Villareal.
The document offers a detailed overview of the activities and responsible practices implemented by the Italian frit and glaze producer across environmental, social and governance areas.
Akcoat, the world’s second largest enamel coating manufacturer, offers a wide range of products to several manufacturing industries. In the ceramic sector it supplies frits, composite glazes, digital inks and effects produced at its Onda factory in Spain.
The newly created company is exhibiting this week in Bologna (Hall 33, Booth A5). Read the interview with the Chairman and CEO, describing the new industrial project.
Based in Spain, Vernís has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing frits, glazes, colours and digital solutions for the ceramic tile market.
The Pavullo-based ceramic glaze and colour producer will present its latest innovations at Cersaie 2024, including material and pigment inks and water-based inks.
The Members’ Meeting of Ceramicolor has renewed its Governing Bodies, re-electing Pierluigi Ghirelli (Zschimmer & Schwarz Ceramco) as the association’s Chairman.
As part of Sicer’s ongoing research into new materials, this innovative formula is capable of further enhancing the tactile sensation of ceramic surfaces.
