Thorntree Slate was established in Houston in 1980 and for the first 20 years carried only natural stone. In 2000 the company shifted to promoting the latest ceramic tile technology and evolved into a large importer and distributor of the finest Italian porcelain.

Italian ceramic sanitaryware producers are committed to sustainable development strategies. High quality ceramic production is entirely consistent with a reduction in environmental impact. The entire industrial process from raw materials through to end-of-life disposal of the finished product complies with the most important European and international certifications.

Ceramic sanitaryware producers recover and reuse glazes originating from the vitrification process. This improves sustainability and complements the companies’ efforts to further reduce their environmental impact and cut raw material consumption.

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.

The year 2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the foundation of FILA, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana di Lucidi e Affini, active in the production of professional surface protection products in San Martino di Lupari (Pd). The company is now a leading international Group in its field.

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.