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Strategic levers in a turbulent world

Manufacturing excellence, continuous innovation in products and applications, and environmental and social responsibility are among the core assets of the Italian ceramic industry

The changing face of the European real estate market

A recent RE/MAX Europe study examines the evolution of residential property markets and price trends across the continent in 2025

Italian ceramics: design, environment and people

In contemporary design, surfaces have evolved from simple finishes into holistic solutions that combine design language, function and responsibility. In this context, Italian ceramics have established themselves as a comprehensive toolkit for designers worldwide

The challenge of decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors

The CCS4CER project: prospects and results in promoting circularity within the ceramic industry

Advantages and sustainability of dry installation

Dry installation is a ceramic tile installation method used for laying modular elements without the need for screed, mortar or adhesives. It is used for interlocking indoor tiles and exterior pavers on grass, gravel or sand. The technique has gained in popularity in recent years and also brings benefits in terms of environmental sustainability.

Cerca simile N. file: 290063976 Large cargo container ship entering port of Miami (photo by Mariusz)

The US Ceramic Tile Market faces a further slowdown

Tariffs and uncertainty weigh on ceramic tile consumption

The Mediterranean house: sustainable living

The Mediterranean house serves as a model in the search for new forms of circular economy in the construction industry by responding to the challenge of climate change while drawing from the architectural tradition. This type of dwelling is closely linked to the characteristics of the local area and is traditionally constructed using ceramic materials such as bricks and tiles.

Weak and uneven recovery for construction in Europe

The overall picture is one of modest consolidation, but with differing momentum between countries

Machinery Directive in the ceramic industry: obligations, responsibilities and operational guidelines

The ceramic tile industry implements the recommendations of the “Guide to CE Marking”, drawn up through a constructive dialogue between the Emilia-Romagna regional government, the Modena and Reggio Emilia local health authorities, the trade unions and ceramic industry employers

Cersaie 2025 Domus Press Café

The importance of the landscape for the workplace

At Cersaie 2025, the architecture magazine Domus hosted a conversation with landscape architect Margherita Brianza on the relationship between built space and landscape, with a particular focus on workplaces