Tiles

ACIMAC research Dept/MECS anticipates to Ceramic World Review the key figures of the 12th edition of the annual report “World production and consumption of ceramic tiles”. In 2023 world tile production and consumption fell by 5.5% and 5% respectively. World tile import-export flows also saw a decrease, down 2.3% on 2022.

MagFace is a patented system for the magnetic dry installation of all types of surface coverings in just one millimetre of thickness, which eliminates all the inconvenience associated with conventional installation.

The latest developments in three-dimensional ceramic decoration will allow manufacturers and designers to explore new frontiers in the creation of surfaces.

Aliplast and Mirage have developed a circular process for recovering plastic films used to package ceramic tiles.

Mauro Vandini will also maintain his present role as President of Mohawk’s European Ceramic business with the support of his talented team.

Gruppo B&T’s supply to the Spanish group will include two SUPERA® presses, the Fenix greencut technology by Ancora, Projecta’s Dryfix digital printer, a 7-layer horizontal dryer and storage machinery.

Tekinn, a leading company in the development of x-ray equipment for quality control of ceramic pieces, is presenting its new TEKINN XDS solution at Tecna 2024.

The Portuguese tile manufacturer Revigrés has adopted the patented dry colouring solution for the expansion of its plant in Barrô.

The Brazilian ceramic group has started the year 2024 with positive results. In Q1 revenues grew by 7.7% compared to Q1 2023, with exports up 10.4%.

The Italian ceramic group has conquered the US market with its second-generation FullVein3D technology for the production of porcelain stoneware slabs.

The agreement, signed on 13 June, will guarantee the continuation of production activities in all four factories owned by the German ceramic group.

The test phase is underway for using a blend of green hydrogen and natural gas at the H2 Factory to verify that the technical characteristics and quality of the slabs remain unchanged.

After a disappointing 2023, the Mexican group reported the first signs of recovery in demand in the first quarter of the current year.

The ceramic group has achieved Platinum status in the Canadian Best Managed Companies programme.

The line is equipped with Sacmi presses, dryer and kiln and is capable of producing up to 36,000 square metres/day.

The company is launching the revolutionary twO by Laminam surfaces as part of its commitment to economic, environmental and social sustainability.

Florim’s 16th Sustainability Report outlines the group’s economic, social and environmental commitments, as well as the results it achieved in 2023 and the targets it has set for 2024.

The Polish company has completed an ambitious three-year investment plan involving installation of a third kiln and spray dryer, expansion of the body preparation department and adoption of a new Continua+ line.

Outgoing chairman Giovanni Savorani: “The import duties adopted in Europe are entirely insufficient to counter unfair competition.”

The Global Ceramic segment posted the best performance, with revenues of US $1,045 million.