Italian ceramic sanitaryware is produced with the utmost attention to the environment. Ever since the 1980s, factories in the Civita Castellana cluster have been introducing recycled raw materials into their...

Environmental certifications demonstrate the Italian ceramic sanitaryware manufacturers’ commitment to sustainability.

There are five declinations of the flair of Italian ceramics: technology, aesthetics, customer relations, product uses, business organization.

Cersaie 2023, the ceramic tile and bathroom furnishing exhibition scheduled to take place in Bologna from 25 to 29 September, was presented at a press conference held on March 23 at the Unipol Tower in Bologna.

Following the surge in growth triggered by the lockdown, the sector is consolidating with Europe-wide growth of 7% in 2022

TSPOON, a Rome-based architecture practice founded by Nina Artioli, Alessandra Glorialanza and Eliana Saracino, operates at all scales with a single goal: to establish points of reference that give recognisability and identity to a project and allow it to evolve without losing its effectiveness.

Ceramic production processes require high temperatures and large quantities of energy. Italian sanitaryware producers adopt innovative solutions to optimise energy consumption and reduce their environmental impact. By recovering heat from kilns, they are able to cut CO2 emissions and reduce the use of fossil fuels.

The ceramic companies based in the Civita Castellana cluster and elsewhere in Italy contribute to the economic and social prosperity of their local area by creating new jobs and undertaking initiatives to benefit the community. Over the years, these companies have set international standards for the sector and have contributed to the growth and development of the entire area thanks to their ability to combine tradition, sustainability and innovation.

The 2023 edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, will mark the 40th anniversary of the Bologna trade fair. The key steps in its history will be celebrated through a social media campaign and an exhibition to be held during the show itself.

The Italian ceramic sanitaryware industry combines innovative design with sustainable industrial processes, such as complete recycling of the plaster molds used to shape products.