Tiles

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Ceramic World Review updates the ranking of the world’s largest tile manufacturing groups in 2024. Mohawk Industries, Lamosa, and Marco Polo lead the ranking.

ACIMAC research Dept/MECS anticipates to Ceramic World Review the key figures of the 13th edition of the annual report “World production and consumption of ceramic tiles”. In 2024 world tile production and consumption fell by 6.2% and 6.8% respectively. World tile import-export flows also saw a decrease, down 2.5% on 2023.

Results were driven by an excellent second quarter, thanks to strong demand in the Middle East and domestic markets. The new slab line was successfully commissioned in May.

An energy recovery system has been successfully commissioned at a leading ceramic tile manufacturer in Foshan.

LB renews partnership with the Argentine tile producer to double its large slab production line.

Thanks to incentives provided by the Transition Plan 5.0, the company has installed a second 600 kWp photovoltaic system and upgraded its end-of-line technologies.

The strategic partnership between the two Italian groups will strengthen their presence in the US market.

The Spanish ceramic group has acquired a majority interest in the Onda-based company specialising in small-size tiles.

The Spanish ceramic tile manufacturer has installed two SITI EVO 8308 presses to increase production capacity and expand its range with new product sizes.

The Spanish ceramics giant reported a fivefold increase in profits in 2024 and has entered the small-format tile segment with the acquisition of Natucer.

Net sales stood at $5.3 billion, down 2.8% compared to the first half of 2024.

Ismael García Peris (Peronda Group) will replace Vicente Nomdedeu as chairman of the Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers’ association.

LB Technology has supplied machinery for the modernisation of the storage and press feeding system at Elios Ceramica (Italcer Group).

Increased productivity, format-change flexibility, and an expanded range with products featuring unique aesthetic effects.

The Italian ceramic tile company has completed the renewal of its large-format line adopting Sacmi PCR 2120 together with Optima+ and MDX, cutting-edge automation and control solutions.

In 2024, the Chinese ceramic tile fell by 12% to 5.91 billion sqm, representing just 48% of the installed production capacity. The exit from the market of less solid and efficient companies is intensifying.

The export volumes fell by a further 2.5% in 2024, but China remains the world’s top tile exporter by volume, ahead of India.

The Italian ceramic group reaffirms the strength of a long-term strategy based on the pursuit of quality, innovation and sustainability.

Officially launched in May, the new Industry 4.0 factory has a production capacity of 3 million sqm/year of slabs.