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…
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The 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…
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Glazes 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…
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Floor 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…
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Fight 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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Non-slip surfaces: regulations and certification
When you choose a ceramic tile for the surfaces of your house, you do it not solely on the basis of aesthetic criteria, but also according to the nature of the space, both internal and external, to which they are intended: the technical characteristics required by the living room or bedroom floor, for example, are…
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The ceramic sector is doing very well: 2021 starts with a + 9%
Surprise in the turnover figures for the first quarter of 2021 for the Italian ceramic industry. After closing 2020 with a decline in turnover of 4%, less than expected, it returned to growth this year, registering sales of + 9% in the first 3 months (+ 7% compared to 2019), exceeding the pre- pandemic. A…
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What 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…
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Grits 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…
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The 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…
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