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,…
Read MoreGlazes and grits for ceramic surfaces that combine aesthetic quality with high technical performance
If we think of one of the noblest natural materials used since the dawn of history, we cannot avoid referring to ceramics. Its beauty and its intrinsic technical characteristics make it one of the most performing materials, with the possibility of being used in the most different sectors that require high performance. Unlike some kinds…
Read MoreFloor and wall coverings trends 2022: the most popular materials and colors
The latest trends for 2022 in terms of floors and walls are partly a confirmation of last year’s trends but also present interesting novelties and new moods. Colors, materials, finishes and formats are increasingly varied and the search for the most suitable ones for your project is even more exciting. After all, the floor is…
Read MoreFight against climate change and sustainability: Sicer’s answer
G20 in Rome and COP26 in Glasgow: the international events at the end of 2021 in support of the environment It is the most discussed topic of the moment: our planet has a fever. Climate change and environmental protection policies are among the crucial challenges that all of us will face in the coming decades.…
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