In an ever-changing world, where technology is evolving at such a rapid pace and competition is becoming increasingly fierce, companies that want to thrive must necessarily embrace technological innovation. However, for technological innovation to be successful, it is essential to invest in employee training. These new resources are not just simple tools, but require specific…
Read MoreFrom the record of 2022 to the decline of 2023: fluctuations in the Italian Ceramic Industry
Italian ceramics closes 2023 in sharp contraction The Italian ceramic tile industry closed in 2023 with a clear slowdown on production, sales and export volumes. A pre-announced and physiological decline in turnover marked an abrupt reversal from the record recorded in 2022. Production has been reduced by 90 million square meters; demand declined sharply on…
Read MoreSicer and the UN 2030 Agenda
The environmental issue has become part of our everyday life. Whether small or large daily gestures, private citizens or large corporate or political decision boards, global warming is affecting everyone, at every level. Establishing a priority scale in dealing with this problem is extremely complex and there is certainly no one-size-fits-all solution, which is why…
Read MoreDiscovering the latest trends in ceramic surfaces at Cersaie 2023
The 40th edition of Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, closed with close to 100.000 visitors, confirming the growth forecasts predicted for the event. 99.319 registered visitors (+8.8% compared to 2022) populated the 145.000 square metres of exhibition space over the five days of the event. Interesting to note, the numbers…
Read MoreSILKY ROCK SURFACES: Sicer’s innovative solution for anti-slip ceramic surfaces
In today’s hectic world, safety has become an absolute priority, especially when it comes to the environments in which we live and work. The statistics on domestic accidents and injuries caused by accidental slips, especially on slippery surfaces, are alarming. Sicer has chosen to research an innovative solution that can revolutionize the concept of anti-slip…
Read MoreHow digital inks are revolutionizing the ceramic industry
Ceramics is an ancient art that has evolved over centuries, embracing new technologies and decoration techniques. Among the various innovations that have profoundly transformed the ceramics industry, digital inks hold a prominent position. Where ceramic printing was once limited to traditional techniques such as screen printing and offset printing, digital inks have opened doors to…
Read MoreCeramic decoration: the use of Sicer grits
Today, thanks to the several application and use possibilities, ceramic grits are one of the most versatile and interesting product families in the whole ceramic sector. Sicer currently produces a wide range of grits and micro-grits in all its production plants, both in Italy and abroad. Their quality, result of constant research, allows the world’s…
Read MoreEcological glue: the future is green, even in the world of ceramics
The attention to the environment is one of the main objectives for the future of Sicer. In this historical moment in which the world requires companies to be protagonists in regenerating society and the planet, the Digital R&D Lab of Sicer proposes a generation of digital glues . LE LOW EMISSION, eco-solvent based and a…
Read MoreThe Italian ceramic industry in the two-year period 2021-2022: growing turnover, but fear of costs
Statistical data of the Italian ceramic tile industry for the year 2021 The Italian ceramic tile industry closed 2021 with a strong increase in production – between sales and exports – thus significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The strong demand for ceramics produced in the peninsula comes from all over the world and the market…
Read MoreCersaie 2022: all news from the exhibition in Bologna for floors and walls
The 39th edition of Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramics for architecture and bathroom furnishings, which was held at BolognaFiere from 26 to 30 September, was a success, as shown by the numbers disclosed. In the fifteen entirely occupied pavilions of Bologna exhibition center, 624 companies exhibited, of which 354 in the ceramic tile sector,…
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