Construction firms
Europe’s plan for improving the energy performance of buildings
Building renovation in Europe is one of the topics under discussion in Brussels with the aim of establishing an EU directive. Italian ceramic tiles, ceramic sanitaryware and structural clay products can play an important role in achieving sustainability
The decalogue of Italian ceramic tableware
Italian ceramic tableware is a sustainable and healthy choice. Thanks to its properties, ceramic guarantees optimal performance throughout its entire life cycle and is particularly suitable for uses that involve contact with foodstuffs. Drawing from the country’s long ceramic tradition, Italian manufacturers deliver high-performance products that are ideal for domestic and food service applications.
House prices expected to fall
The housing market has recorded excellent results in 2022, but the risk of a price bubble is just around the corner. Oxford Economics is predicting a 25% fall in prices over the next three years
The advantages of energy cogeneration
Today, Italian ceramic companies are able to self-produce a significant portion of the energy needed for their industrial processes. This helps to save raw materials and protect the environment. The...
New Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of Italian ceramic surfaces
The sector-level EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) that has accompanied the production of Italian ceramic tiles on the markets since 2015 has been updated.
The Italian ceramic tile industry and logistics: the key to success
The Italian ceramic tile industry is one of the country’s leading sectors with annual sales of more than 450 million square metres of tiles worldwide. The secret to the industry’s...
Mater Ceramica project, mapping Italian ceramic production
The Mater Ceramica project was launched in 2017 with the support of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. The aim of the initiative is to document Italy’s artisanal, artistic and...
Roadmap 2050: towards climate neutrality
The Italian ceramic tile industry has long been working to reducing its atmospheric emissions in accordance with the goals of the European Green Deal. The European Climate Act has set...
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.
The Italian ceramic tile industry is committed to meeting the UN’s SDGs
The Italian ceramic tile industry is committed to achieving the environmental, economic and social sustainability goals set out in the UN 2030 Agenda.






