Tiles

A new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reveals the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture firms in the U.S.

Confindustria Ceramica and the trade unions have already signed a protocol to guarantee the resumption of ceramic production in complete safety. Industrialists call for factories to be reopened as soon as possible.

It is the first company to adopt this measure with dual serological and swab testing for about 2,200 employees.

Lapping process evolution: "Sea Effect" vs "Lake Mirror Effect". BMR’s LevigaPlus are already prepared to create slightly wavy effects (Sea Effect) or absolutely planar (Lake Mirror Effect).

Phased return to work and strict safety rules with full-scale operation to resume from April 20.

The Castellón ceramic district is reopening after the two weeks of non-essential production activity shutdown imposed by the Sánchez government on 29 March. Construction sites also get the go-ahead

LB’s participation in Ceramics Expo in Dhaka has led to new supply contracts with the ceramic tile producers AKIJ, DBL and SHELTEC.

The order issued on the evening of Friday 3 April by the Italian Ministry of Health and the Emilia Romagna Regional Government authorises companies to sell products in stock in Italy and abroad.

Giovanni Savorani, Chairman of Confindustria Ceramica, sounds the alarm: “We are extremely concerned because the decisions taken by the Italian government to prevent the spread of the virus are harming the competitiveness of the sector.”

Alexander Lakos has been appointed to the German company’s executive board. He takes over from Stefan Zeidler, who will be retiring on 31 March.

The Xgo system is an innovative concept comprising ready-to-use water-dispersible micronised mixtures that can be applied using airless cabins and traditional ceramic tile glazing systems.

In 2019, Canadian ceramic tile consumption registered a further decrease, declining by 11.2% to 35.3 million sq.m

While Full Digital is without question the ultimate goal, it is important to manage the change by developing a mentality that combines ceramic expertise with a knowledge of the specific aspects of the digital process.By Sergio Marcaccioli, Sicer (Fiorano, Italy)

In 2019, U.S. ceramic tile consumption declined for the first time in a decade to 273.2 million sq.m. (-5,4% on 2018). This affected both the domestic production (83 million sq,m, -4.8%) and imports (193 million sq.m, -5.5%), with China dropping by 36.4%.

Infolog’s new version of the semi-automatic ceramic warehouse management software has already been adopted by the most important ceramic companies and groups in Italy and abroad.

Portobello will install an LB feeding line for the production of large slabs at its Tijucas plant.

The Spanish ceramic tile industry recorded a 4% growth in turnover in 2019 to 3,740 million euros, thanks to the strong performances both on the domestic market (+8) and on the exports markets (+3%). Production fell to 503 million sq.m (-5%)

BASF has sold its Construction Chemicals division to the private equity fund Lone Star for 3.17 billion euros. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020

LB will supply an LBXTRA feeding line for the production of porcelain stoneware slabs

Italgraniti Group reinvents ceramics and combines the technical and aesthetic qualities of porcelain stoneware to create new bathroom furnishings