Founded in 1979 by Primo Cavallini and his son Fausto, CAI Emporio delle Valvole is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the unveiling of a restyled logo.

With its modern look and wealth of content, the new website is linked to the company’s Facebook page for improved visibility and effective communication.

The Fiorano Modenese-based company is marking the achievement with the launch of new goods tracking services.

Less than two years since the acquisition of Ceusa, Duratex is expanding in the ceramic tile sector with the 100% purchase of Cecrisa for a value of 539 million Reais (around $139 million).

Following further growth, Sacmi has set its goals for 2030: strengthening its leadership in its core sectors and addressing the challenges of the circular economy and the Industry 4.0 revolution.

Entitled “Business and Ceramic Technology”, the new 2nd level master’s course will train the highly specialised professionals needed in the ceramic industry.

EFI’s latest innovation for the digital printing on ceramics will be displayed in Hall 8.1, Stand K201.

Tile production dropped to 415 million sq.m (-1.6%), while the sector’s turnover fell by 3% to 5.4 billion euros. Investments in technology remained very high at more than 500 million euros.

GMM USA will distribute FM products for the ceramic sector. The agreement will strengthen GMM’s presence in the US market.

The Spanish ceramic manufacturer has signed an agreement with exclusive rights in Spain for the production of tiles with Microban antimicrobial technology.

Mengoli has broad international experience, including 5 years working for General Electric and 15 years within the top management of Tetra Pak. He takes over from Claudio Marani, who has led the Group since 2016.

BMR ranked 43rd in the “Champions” survey conducted by ItalyPost of 500 Italian companies with turnovers of between 20 and 120 million euros.