Total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2022 was 285.4 million sq.m, down 1.3% from the previous year. Imports by volume decreased, too, down 2.3% to 202.7 million sq.m, while national production grew by 2.3% reaching 87.3 million sq.m.
The Brazilian ceramic tile group posted consolidated net revenue of R$1,700 million (approx. €324.2 million) in the first nine months of 2022, up 21.4% on the same period in 2021. EBITDA grew by 27.1%.
The US flooring giant posted 4.8% growth in the 2022 financial year with total net sales of $11.7 billion. The Global Ceramic division’s sales grew by 10% to $4.3 billion.
Sacmi drying and firing technology has been chosen by the Spanish company for its new large-format production plant in Castellón. This includes the new FMA Maestro kiln and the 7-level dryer.
A 7-layer horizontal dryer and a latest-generation kiln made by ICF&Welko are now fully operational at the Tuscania Ceramiche facility in Serramazzoni (Modena).
Porcelanosa Group’s Plant 4 came into operation at the beginning of the year and will produce 1.3 million sqm/year of sintered stone slabs to be sold under the XTONE brand name.
Scheduled to begin operation in 2023, the line will increase the capacity of the large slab production facility and bring environmental and cost benefits.
Total revenue increased by 22.9% to AED 3.52 billion during FY 2022, highest level since 2009, and reported net profit increased by 19.8% to AED 340.1 million, an all-time historical high full year performance.
Panariagroup brand Lea Ceramiche has been awarded the supply contract for ceramic surfaces for Europe’s largest construction project, recognised by Harvard for its outstanding innovative value.
Piemme is adopting a series of Industry 4.0 technologies for more efficient plant management, starting with the “Hypermate powered by Prime” platform from System Ceramics and including key machines for the sorting, packaging and palletising departments.
Total sales are estimated at 458 million square metres in 2022 (up 0.7% on 2021), but the industry’s competitiveness continues to be hindered by spiralling energy costs.
