People

23.06.2026
Reading time 5 min.

Responsibility as a choice

The evolution of the sustainability campaign celebrating Italian ceramics, which focuses squarely on environmental stewardship and respect for human beings
10.12.2025
Reading time 4 min.

Machinery Directive in the ceramic industry: obligations, responsibilities and operational guidelines

The ceramic tile industry implements the recommendations of the “Guide to CE Marking”, drawn up through a constructive dialogue between the Emilia-Romagna regional government, the Modena and Reggio Emilia local health authorities, the trade unions and ceramic industry employers
25.08.2025
Reading time 4 min.

The Italian ceramic tile industry’s efforts to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

The Italian ceramic tile industry keeps constantly abreast of the risk factors associated with manual load handling. In recent years, the industry has introduced a number of technical/organisational measures and adopted shared protocols aimed at improving occupational well-being and preventing the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders.
25.02.2025
Reading time 2 min.

FONCER, the Supplementary Pension Fund for the Italian ceramic industry

The FONCER supplementary pension fund is one of the first examples of corporate welfare promoted by a business association in cooperation with the trade unions.
25.06.2024
Reading time 4 min.

Ceramics of Italy. A journey towards sustainability

A fascinating documentary that explores the Italian ceramic industry from the perspective of the women who work in the sector. Winner of the Film d’Impresa Area Documentaria and Rivista del Cinematografo awards
08.02.2024
Reading time 2 min.

Confindustria Ceramica wins the Media Key Venice Award 2024

The Italian ceramic producers’ association has won first prize in the Sustainability & Green - Integrated Campaign category for its Ceramics of Italy for Sustainability communication campaign
24.11.2023
Reading time 1 min.

Creating healthy environments with Italian heavy clay products

In recent years, the European Commission has issued a series of directives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of buildings. nZEBs (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) are buildings with almost zero energy consumption based on construction models typical of northern Europe.
11.12.2022
Reading time 2 min.

The Italian ceramic tile industry reduces the emissions of its industrial process

Confindustria Ceramica, on behalf of Italian ceramic tile producer companies, has signed an agreement with the Emilia-Romagna regional government to reduce the industry’s emissions.
03.08.2022
Reading time 4 min.

The Italian ceramic industry’s CSR practices

Italian ceramic companies are committed to ensuring occupational safety, to providing advanced corporate welfare and to entering into partnerships with training institutes for research projects. This is demonstrated by the...
03.08.2022
Reading time 3 min.

Falls from heights: risk prevention

The Italian ceramic industry cares about people and takes all the necessary precautions to ensure the well-being of its employees. This involves providing personal protective equipment, informing workers about occupational...