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Mapei opens a new facility in the UK

Ceramics of Italy

This new facility is part of the Italian multinational’s ongoing international expansion strategy, which since the beginning of the year has seen it announce openings or acquisitions of new plants in Denmark, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Italy and Portugal. It is Mapei’s second facility in the UK after the one located in Halesowen, near Birmingham.

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

United Kingdom – English Country House. When Sacchi and his wife restored their 12th century Florence watchtower they preserved existing glorious elements and added black slate probably sourced from Northwestern Italy along with contemporary elements. Regis’ flagship New York location. She tells their story.

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Decocer thinks ‘big’ with small tile

Floor Covering News

Approximately 75% of sales come from international markets, which are, in order: United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia, followed by Spain. Decocer’s roots are grounded in traditional products crafted with what Obrero calls “ancient” techniques.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Over time, and with the spread of Islam, the art made its way through to Northern Africa, and to what is now known as Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China.

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Laminam acquires the Polish distributor Interstone

Ceramics of Italy

The agreement strengthens the international growth of Laminam, which thus adds Poland to the already consolidated European branches in Spain, Germany, France, Benelux and the United Kingdom and those outside the continent in the United States, Canada, Israel, China, Japan, Russia and Australia. “We