Tiles

Purchased two AVM units from Sacmi for the demoulding of stick-on rim WCs

A major merger between five companies has created the largest Japanese group of building materials

The ABK Group member company has posted strong balance sheet figures

The new Sassuolo, Italy-based company, provides the ceramic tile printing sector

Group reports 5.3% growth in 2010 with consolidated net profits of 15 million euro. Increase in operating margins and improvement in financial position.

The new Nuova Era supply package will enable Coop Imola to reach a production capacity of around 31 million sq.m.

As of 1 May this year, the industrial and commercial activities of the Iris Ceramica group will be leased to Granitifiandre. This marks the launch of the reorganisation plan for the two groups owned by Romano Minozzi.

Further investments in Durst digital technology to improve the aesthetic and technical excellence of ceramic products

The new sites join those already launched for Spain, Poland, Portugal, Mexico and Indonesia

The Italian group’s 2010 balance sheet reveals 2.2% turnover growth as well as an increase in operating margins and an improvement in its net financial position

Forecasts good for 2011 with expected growth of close to 12%

Net sales revenues  substantially in line with those of the previous year. Strong operating margins and net profits stood at 1.4 million euro

The new red body single firing line will have a daily output of 6,000 sq.m

A further demonstration of the determination of the Japanese people

The Mexican giant has already purchased 7 Qualitron NG systems

The Smaltochimica group member company is a major partner for colour management in the ceramic industry

The European Commission has approved application of provisional duties ranging between 32% and 73% on Chinese ceramic tile imports sold in the EU-27 market

New lines for the finishing department at the Floorgres factory