Two years after the acquisition of the Indian site of Morbi, Sicer Group has completed another important operation. Already present abroad with production and commercial plants in Spain, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Poland, the manufacturer and supplier of raw materials for ceramic companies further consolidated its presence in the Spanish district with the acquisition…
Read MoreWhat is ceramics, its origins, characteristics and evolution.
The history of ceramics and its evolution. Since prehistoric times ceramics have had significant roles in human life. Flexible and manageable material, it represents both the raw material to create countless objects of various usefulness, and a form of artistic expression. Although the word ceramic derives from the Greek keramos, its invention dates back to…
Read MoreGrits and ceramic inks, the products that make the difference
The ceramic industry has developed exponentially in recent years thanks to the progressive evolution of some specific processes and products. These products (such as inks, grits, glazes, digital effects, etc …) have to be developed according to the requirements of the current technologies available on the market and they are essential for maintaining the high…
Read MoreCeramic colors trends for 2021
Our lifestyle habits have been revolutionized by the Covid19 pandemic. Our daily life has been absolutely conditioned: our home and its interiors have become even more important, more than they were previously. We can already see these changes in the interior design trends for 2021. Interior design is fundamental for our well-being, both mental and…
Read MoreTrends 2021 for floors and walls. Porcelain stoneware dominates and large slabs triumph.
What will be the trends for floors and walls in 2021? The world of architecture and interior design is always in constant evolution. In recent years, porcelain stoneware has established itself in all its facets. It would seem that the 2021 trends for floors and walls will also follow this trend, with stoneware once again…
Read MoreInterview with the President Gianfranco Padovani and the Sales Manager Marco Eumenidi.
Sicer’s 2020 was , despite all the difficulties caused by the pandemic, a year of good results and great satisfaction.The manufacturer and supplier of raw materials for ceramic companies is now one of the world leaders in the design, production and distribution of special chemical products for glazing and decorating ceramic tiles. At the end…
Read MoreThe origin of Third Firing
Third firing decoration is a ceramic technique used since ancient times applied above all to tableware and objects.The term third firing, in the ceramic field, refers to the third firing that is applied to an object or a tile that has already undergone two phases: First firing of the support or bisque firing Second firing…
Read MoreThe art of Ceramic Pigments for Digital Inks
Ceramic pigments are special solids, reduced to particles that can be colorful, black or white. These elements are widely used to color tiles, tableware, sanitary ware, glazes and glass and they are mainly used by producers of raw materials and semi-finished products for the ceramic industry. The ceramic pigment, basically, gives the color and does…
Read MorePatented low emission series: a concrete answer to the fight against pollution
THE STATUS OF WORLD POLLUTION The European Environment Agency confirms that air pollution is one of the most problematic issues of our day, which requires changes in terms of management and mitigation of harmful pollutants. Reducing the harmful substances present in the air has now become an imperative: pollution, in fact, has important negative effects…
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