The operation announced on 31 July last year was concluded on 14 January. Coesia has acquired 60% of System’s ceramics business through the new company System Ceramics.

Amongst the flagship machinery manufactured by System Ceramics are the quality control and packaging automations, such as Qualitron XXL and Multiflex.

The equipment supplied by System for the factory in Onda includes a number of Creadigit units for single-pass inkjet printing.

Installed in the factory in Sadat City, Cairo, the Creadigit XXL HS printer creates sophisticated graphic effects on products produced by Gemma.

Packaging line with a high level of cardboard savings, ideal for sizes up to 120x180 cm.

The end-of-line stage of the factory in Onda (Castellón) has been equipped with latest-generation technology for the production of large-size porcelain tiles.

The competition that rewards innovative projects, the result of the latest research into materials, applications and surface decorations this year hinges on the theme of “The three dimensions”.

Numerous Creadigit units are in operation at the facility in Chilces. Multigecko, BS08 and Falcon end-of-line solutions have also been supplied.

Franco Stefani will maintain a 40% stake in the new company System Ceramics and will stay on as Chairman. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur by the end of the year.

The Lasselsberger Group has signed an important agreement with System for the supply of advanced automation for the technological upgrading of the production plants in the Czech Republic and Hungary.

System digital printers and automation have been installed at the MCM Group’s new facility which began operation in Izmir in April.

The innovative layout installed in three factories includes the Multigecko, Multipack and Griffon systems. A Creadigit XLE digital printing system has also been started up.