Riedhammer joins the Sacmi Group A new business plan to improve Riedhammer’s products and services even further. Peter Riedhammer reconfirmed as company chairman.
Rondine Group reports increase in turnover Production has also risen to 5.5 million square metres. Reduction in warehouse stock
Gardenia Orchidea installs new double fired tile line A storage line, a handling system and three sorting lines supplied by Barbieri & Tarozzi Group
Gape Due presents Multiformato A new machine capable of producing both a standard size and sub-multiples on the same mould
Iris Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti gains bio-ecological architecture certification It is the first company in Europe to gain ANAB-IBO-IBN certification
Italian tile production remains stable Assopiastrelle unveils 24th National Statistical Survey. Fall in sales and turnover
The Panaria Group grows and renovates Turnover up by 14.6% in 2003. New sorting line at factory in Finale Emilia.
OTAVI Minerals acquires largest wollastonite mine in China The products are particularly suitable for use in fast firing glazes and in sanitaryware production.
A new universal loading system from LB Roll-Feed improves on the previous performance characteristics by means of a more flexible powder loading mechanism
Calibrating machines from Simec Spa The F Series, the result of meticulous design and extensive testing, can be equipped with a variable number of C3 calibrating units
Grespania makes new investments 33 million euro to increase and diversify production at the facilities in Castellón and Nules
Imerys unveils new internet sites Tableware and Sanitaryware divisions launched on the web at two separate sites
Acimac: Ponzoni presents programme and team of vice chairmen The chairman designate has presented his team of vice chairmen and the key points of his programme to the association’s executive board.
Sergio Sassi on the board of Confindustria A further important recognition for the Italian ceramic tile industry
A new technological research centre in Castellarano The facility uses Picasso technology and performs graphic design, technological experimentation and ceramic project industrialisation
Marazzi reports 750 million euro turnover in 2003 Gross operating margin 93.7 million euro and net profits 17.4 million euro (87% up on 2002). Flotation announced for 2005
Anti-reflection frit granules from Colorobbia Group New range of leadless coloured frit granules for dry decoration able to develop effects similar to those of natural stones.