Tile of Spain USA

JULY 1, 2022

Tile of Spain USA traveled to Spain earlier this month with a gifted group of architects, interior designers and journalists for an educational and inspirational tour of Valencia and Castellón as part of its’ annual Passport to Creativity Tour. In years past, the tour happened in conjunction with Cevisama, but the trade show was postponed to February 2023.

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 1, 2022

Gruppo Romani is responding to the unstable international situation by making an approximately €8 million investment to reduce the energy requirements of its Rubiera, Roteglia and Casalgrande plants. At its Rubiera site, Gruppo Romani has installed a new cogeneration plant in collaboration with Cefla and Sacmi and has also decided to purchase an additional electricity self-generation plant which uses photovoltaic panels installed on the roofs of the business unit’s production and logistics build

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. Hearkening back to the success of its heyday, the overall U.S. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2% increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020.

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 1, 2022

Ceramiche Piemme reported 12% year-on-year revenue growth in 2021 to reach €80 million and an EBITDA of 12.76%, equivalent to €10.3 million. Exports accounted for 87% of total revenue, principally to France and the USA followed by Germany. Net profit exceeded €1.5 million, while financial debt fell by 18.3% compared to 2020. “We are pleased with the results because they vindicate the decisions we have made over the years and encourage us to continue our efforts with great pragmatism,” says CEO S

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 1, 2022

Last May, Laminam signed a memorandum of understanding with Enel to electrify the production process at its new facility. The agreement brings together the experience, know-how and innovative spirit that have distinguished both Laminam and Enel over the years, exploiting these characteristics to build a sustainable and environmentally friendly production model.

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