Sustainability

Since 2023, Sacmi has developed a number of projects for electrically-heated thermal machines, such as gas-electric multichannel roller dryers, gas-electric vertical dryers, electric roller kilns and hybrid roller kilns.

Colorobbia’s Forma Plus family, with its GraffitiInks, NeoGrits and ExtraGlazes series, is designed specifically to achieve three-dimensional effects and surfaces and has been optimised with a strong focus on sustainability.

Energy savings, lower spare part costs, improved product quality and exceptional durability are the main benefits of this innovative new product from the Italian company.

The first pilot plant will be built by Italcer in Sassuolo with a €6 million investment, with a further €50 million investment planned over the next five years.

The new plant in Matane will be completed by September 2025 and will mark a milestone in ceramic sanitaryware production.

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.

LB’s new report reflects a corporate culture that has always been aligned with international standards of excellence in terms of environmental responsibility and human well-being.

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

The company is testing alternative plastics derived from sugarcane for product packaging.

The acquisition will enable Wienerberger to expand its range of innovative and environmentally friendly building envelope solutions aimed specifically at the building renovation segment.

The installation of a new photovoltaic array is the first of many eco-sustainable projects that the company is planning for the near future.

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.

Nuova Riwal Ceramiche has installed a new complete line at its Roteglia facility, with Gruppo B&T supplying state-of-the-art technology for the key stages of the process.

This initiative will result in a reduction of over 50,000 tons per year of CO2 equivalent emissions from the group's electricity consumption.

The Italian ceramic tile manufacturing group was presented with the Sustainability Award by LC Publishing in the Infrastructure & Construction category.

Gruppo B&T becomes a strategic partner of Revigrés for its growth and sustainability projects.

With an installed power of 800 kW, the dryer can operate at full capacity using the energy from the factory’s photovoltaic roof.

The Italian ceramic tile producer’s sustainable development policy focuses on environmental protection, support for the local economy and human well-being.

The Pavullo-based ceramic glaze and colour producer is promoting several initiatives as part of its sustainability programme.

System Ceramics is accelerating the adoption of increasingly sustainable smart factory solutions and continuing its sustainability programme aimed at reducing emissions and water and energy consumption.