Lea gains Emas certification All Panaria Group factories have now obtained this important environmental certification
Torrecid acquires Reimbold & Strick The acquisition will bolster the Spanish group’s presence in all markets and allow it to diversify its offerings
Nuovafima invests in Surface Inspection Favonius Ventures has announced the acquisition of the majority shareholding in the UK company
Fall in Italian ceramic tile production Volumes remain stationary at 570 million square metres in 2005 (-3%) Exports down by 23 million square metres (-5%) to 390 million sq.m.
European Commission launches proposal for country of origin labelling Labelling extended to ceramic sector
Marazzi prepares for stock market launch in mid February The operation will involve an increase in capital and the transfer of shares by two shareholders
Sacmi Forni, a convention to celebrate 20 years of success The convention to address the subject of firing, productivity, energy saving and the environment will be held on 30 November at 4.30 p.m.
Ariana acquires Ceramica Valverde The agreement covers the Valverde brand name, its entire sales organisation and the warehouse
Tecnolab's ready-to-use ceramic From 21 November to 2 December the Castellarano-based company is presenting the exhibition “Touch – ready-to-use ceramic”
Novabell makes new investments While renovating the department downstream of the kilns, the company is also proposing its new Extra brand for large formats
Heraeus acquires BASF's Ceramic Decoration color business BASF retains ownership of the Sicocer® brand name for stains for the floor tile industry
Imerys acquires DAM The acquisition fits in with the French multinational’s growth strategy in the industrial minerals sector.
