What is WELL certification? WELL certification is a building comfort assessment system that focuses specifically on the health and well-being of the building’s occupants. Launched in 2014 by the International...

The Italian ceramic tile industry adopts innovative technologies and self-regulates to reduce emission levels and air pollution.

The heat island effect contributes to global warming and has a significant impact on quality of life in metropolitan areas. So-called “cool materials” help reduce heat emissions by altering the solar reflectance and thermal emissivity of urban surfaces. Thanks to their intrinsic properties, ceramic surfaces fall naturally into this “cool materials” category.

Dry installation is a ceramic tile installation method used for laying modular elements without the need for screed, mortar or adhesives. It is used for interlocking indoor tiles and exterior pavers on grass, gravel or sand. The technique has gained in popularity in recent years and also brings benefits in terms of environmental sustainability.

The Italian ceramic industry is focusing on rail logistics. 24% of raw materials and finished products are transported to and from the Sassuolo ceramic district by rail. This is more...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.