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Sanitaryware: stable turnover but rising in volumes

Volumes generated by ceramic sanitaryware are increasing, while turnover remains stable and investments are decreasing after growth registered in 2015

Top-shelf service

60 years of exemplary customer service recognized by the Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award. Garden State Tile explains its strategy and perspective.

Solus Ceramics: creativity and customised solutions

Solus Ceramics Ltd., the winner of the Confindustria Ceramica Distributor Award 2016, is one of the UK’s top distributors with showrooms in Birmingham and London

The “Ceramics of Italy” mark is reserved exclusively for Italian-made ceramic products

“Made in Italy” is much more than an indication of geographical origin. It enshrines for a set of values recognised the world over, including quality, transparency, leadership in design, innovation and environmental sustainability

Contemporary lifestyle

Intense, desaturated colours, soft touch surfaces, visually striking washbasins with rounded, organic shapes: the latest bathroom furnishing trends draw on elements inspired by the natural world to create a relaxing, homely atmosphere. Without forgetting the technology that discreetly underpins every function.

Natural inspirations, simple soft lines, evocative colours

With market statistics suggesting that the worst of the storm is over, Italian companies can congratulate themselves on their hard work and above all their determination to remain true to their nature.

The latest tile trends take the spotlight at Cersaie

Once again this year Cersaie is showcasing tile collections produced by companies from all over the world, and once again “made in Italy” is enjoying the lion’s share, offering a parade of creativity and technology that never ceases to amaze – even in a market that has become accustomed to the extraordinary quality of Italian products.

Dress code

Fashion and tiles: a bond dating back to the origins of ceramic industry which gives surplus value to tiles Made in Italy.

Attention to detail is key

Atlanta-based tile & stone distributor Ceramic Technics Ltd is committed to supplying Italian tile for prestigious commercial projects.

Bumblebees and Italian ceramics

It is the bumblebee paradox, i.e. the belief that this insect, because of its shape, should be incapable of flight; yet it does fly with no problems at all.