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Welcome to Ceramics China 2025

Paola Giacomini 欢迎莅临2025中国国际陶瓷工业展

World production and consumption of ceramic tiles: forecasts to 2028

Luca Baraldi 全球瓷砖产量与消费量预测（至 2028 年）

Indian tile exports fall in 2024

2024 年印度瓷砖出口量下降

Chinese ceramic tile exports continue to decline in 2024 Paola Giacomini 2024年中国瓷砖出口持续下滑

We Are Acimac, the standard-bearer of Italian excellence We Are Acimac——意大利卓越产品的标杆

World sanitaryware exports and imports Luca Baraldi 全球卫生洁具进出口概况

Villeroy & Boch Group meets all its targets Villeroy & Boch 全面达成目标

The “Easy Factory” concept opens the path to future ceramic production Sacmi “智能化无忧工厂”开启未来陶瓷生产之路

China’s first zero-carbon ammonia-hydrogen ceramic production line Poppi Clementino 中国首条零碳氨-氢陶瓷生产线：绿色制造的里程碑

Hybrid, guaranteed quality and sustainability LB HYBRID，为追求质量保证与可持续性发展

Digital technology and ceramics: a winning combination Rita Cagnoli 数字技术与陶瓷：双赢的组合

Automated production and new technologies for Eastern Europe Marcheluzzo 自动化生产和新技术在东欧的应用

Luca Baraldii

Dear Reader,

We are pleased to present the new special Chinese-language edition of Ceramic World Review, the leading international magazine for the ceramic industry. This issue features a selection of articles offering insights into the global economic and market landscape. Of particular note are the forecasts for the tile industry through 2028, as well as reports on tile exports from India and China in 2024, and an in-depth analysis of global import-export flows in the sanitaryware sector. This edition also includes a substantial selection of the most interesting and recent technological innovations for tile and brick production, presented by top brands representing the excellence of Made in Italy. Many of these companies are key participants in the 39th edition of Ceramics China, to which we dedicate this special publication.

Around 800 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions will be the protagonists of Ceramics China 2025, the world’s largest annual event for ceramic equipment and materials, scheduled to take place from 18 to 21 June at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Once again, the exhibition will offer a wide range of advanced solutions for all ceramic sectors, including ceramic tiles and slabs, building ceramics, sanitaryware and tableware, high-tech and advanced ceramics, art and garden ceramics, as well as glass and stone products. Thanks to this variety, the organizers expect to attract around 100,000 visitors from over 80 regions and countries, surpassing the 81,858 visits recorded at the 2024 edition of the show.

The seven halls in Area A are strategically organized by product category: Halls 1.1 and 2.1 for decorative materials, raw and auxiliary materials, refractories, and wear-resistant materials; Halls 4.1 and 5.1 for digital and intelligent technologies, automation, abrasive tools, and spare parts; Hall 6.1 for tableware and sanitaryware equipment; Hall 8.1 for design studios, innovative processes, and advanced materials; Hall 3.1, reserved for foreign pavilions, international exhibitors, and well-known brands.

In particular, Hall 3.1 will host the Italian Pavilion , organized by ACIMAC and featuring a number of leading companies: Air Power, Certech, Egodesign, Fabbrica del Sale, Keran, LB Technology, Mectiles, Officine Smac, Origostyle, Poppi Clementino, Sacmi, SCF Colorificio Ceramico, Setec, Sicer, SITI B&T, Stylgraph, Tecnoferrari, and Tecnografica Ceramics China undoubtedly offers a unique opportunity to seize new market prospects in China and gain a comprehensive view of today’s Chinese ceramic industry. ◼

by Paola Giacomini, Editor (p.giacomini@kairosmediagroup.it)

尊敬的读者：

我们荣幸推出国际陶瓷行业权威期刊《陶瓷 世界评论》(Ceramic World Review)全新中 文特刊。本期精选系列深度文章，带您纵览全 球经济与市场格局。值得特别关注的是对 2028年前瓷砖行业的趋势预测，2024年印度 与中国瓷砖出口报告，以及全球卫浴进出口流 向的深度解析。本刊还重点呈现了由意大利制 造标杆企业带来的瓷砖及砖瓦生产领域最新 技术创新成果，其中诸多企业正是第三十九届 中国国际陶瓷工业展的核心参展商，本特刊亦 为此盛会特别编撰。

2025中国国际陶瓷工业展将于6月18至21日在 广州广交会展馆盛大启幕。作为全球规模最大 的陶瓷装备与材料年度盛会，本届展会汇聚来 自20多个国家及地区的800余家展商，再次为 全陶瓷产业链提供多元化解决方案，涵盖瓷砖 大板、建筑陶瓷、卫浴洁具与日用陶瓷、高新 及先进陶瓷、艺术园林陶瓷，以及玻璃石材制 品等领域。凭借这一综合优势，主办方预计将 吸引80多个国家及地区逾10万专业观众，突 破2024年展会81,858人次的观展纪录。 展馆A区七大展厅采用战略性品类布局：1.1及 2.1号馆聚焦装饰材料、原辅材料、耐火耐磨 材料；4.1及5.1号馆呈现数字化智能技术、自 动化系统、磨具配件；6.1号馆专设日用与卫浴 设备展区；8.1号馆汇集设计工作室、创新工艺 与先进材料；3.1号馆作为国际展馆，云集海外 展商与知名品牌。

特别值得关注的是，由意大利陶瓷机械及设备 制造商协会 (ACIMAC)组织的意大利展团将亮 相3.1号馆，汇聚行业领军企业：Air Power, Certech, Egodesign, Fabbrica del Sale, Keran, LB Technology, Mectiles, Officine Smac, Origostyle, Poppi Clementino, Sacmi, SCF Colorificio Ceramico, Setec, Sicer, SITI B&T, Stylgraph, Tecnoferrari, Tecnografica等。

中国国际陶瓷工业展无疑为业界提供了把握 中国市场新机遇、洞悉中国陶瓷产业全景的绝 佳平台。◼

TURNING WASTE INTO VALUE USING POPPI’S FINE POWDER RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY

In the ceramic industry, optimising the production process means minimising waste, improving product quality and increasing sustainability. Every detail counts, such as the fine dust collected from post-spray-dryer filters. When managed effectively, this valuable resource can be transformed into a clear competitive advantage.

Thanks to innovative patented technology from Poppi Clementino SpA (Reggio Emilia), ceramic manufacturers can now automatically recover and reuse fine powder inside the spray dryer, eliminating waste while ensuring optimal process control. The system is designed for maximum efficiency, significantly improving ceramic production.

The patented system feeds fine powder directly into the spray dryer, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The feed zone has been optimised so that powder is introduced into a stra-

GEBERIT REPORTS SALES GROWTH IN 2024

Despite a sharp decline in the building construction industry in Europe, the Geberit Group –one of the world’s largest producers of sanitaryware and bathroom solutions – reported a currency-adjusted increase in net sales of 2.5% in 2024. At CHF

tegic area of the spray dryer, preserving the quality of the spraydried product. Advanced pneumatic transport ensures that the recovered powder is transferred efficiently and without dispersion. If necessary, the fine powder can also be stored in a dedicated silo to be reused later with precise dosing. This brings clear benefits for ceramic manufacturers. In terms of energy and environmental sustainability, the system reduces waste while lowering energy and water consumption by avoiding a double transition to the liquid state. At the same time it increases spray dryer pro-

duction yields by up to 3-5%. As a result, this technology cuts costs, enhances product quality and reduces waste.

利用 PoPPi 的细粉回收技 术变废为宝

在陶瓷行业中，优化生产流 程意味着最大限度地减少废 弃物、提高产品质量并增强 可持续性。每一个细节都至 关重要，例如从喷雾干燥 后的过滤器中收集的细微粉 尘。如果管理得当，这一宝 贵的资源可以转化为显著的 竞争优势。

3,085 million, net sales in Swiss francs remained practically constant compared to the previous year due to unfavourable currency developments. EBITDA margin is expected to be slightly below the 2023 level, mainly due to significant investments in marketing, digitalisation and IT projects. Growth was driven entirely by higher volumes. In addition to

得益于 Poppi Clementino SpA 公司（雷焦艾米利亚） 的创新专利技术，陶瓷制造 商现在可以在喷雾干燥器内 部自动回收和再利用细粉， 在确保流程最优化的同时消 除废弃物。该系统设计注重 高效性，能显著提高陶瓷产 量。

该专利系统可将细粉直接送 入喷雾干燥器，无需人工干 预。进料区域经过优化后， 粉末引入喷雾干燥机的核心 功能区域，从而保证了喷雾 干燥产品的质量。先进的气 动输送确保粉末回收时能够 实现高效传输，并且不造成 粉尘扩散。如有必要，还可 将细粉储存在专用料仓中， 以便日后通过精确计量再次 使用。这项技术为陶瓷制造 商带来了显而易见的好处。 在能源和环境可持续性方 面，该系统在减少了废弃物 的同时，通过避免重复液化 过程降低了能耗和水耗。同 时，它能将喷雾干燥机的生 产效率提升高达 3-5%。因 此，这项技术不仅可以降低 成本、提升产品质量，还能 减少废弃物。

a rebuilding of inventories by wholesalers in the first half of the year, Geberit further strengthened its market position, supported by the strong development of various new products. Although European markets continued to suffer the most from the highly challenging conditions facing the sanitaryware industry, currency-adjusted net sales

in Europe increased by +1.9% in 2024. Above-average increases were achieved in Eastern Europe (+7.1%), Italy (+6.2%), Benelux (+3.8%) and Germany (+3.2%). Austria (+0.3%) also made slight gains, while net sales in Switzerland were in line with the level seen in the previous year (-0.1%). In contrast, declines were recorded in Western Europe (-2.6%) and

Northern Europe (-4.2%). Outside Europe, positive currency-adjusted increases were achieved in the Middle East/Africa (+17.1%), America (+3.0%) and the Far East/Pacific (+0.2%), where the decline in China was offset by strong growth in India.

Regarding the group’s three Business Units, currency-adjusted net sales increased by 4.8% in Installation and Flushing Systems, 1.3% in Piping Systems and 1.1% in Bathroom Systems.

Following the strong declines in the building construction industry experienced since mid-2022, demand is expected to stabilise as a whole during the course of 2025. In Europe, the number of building permits in the first nine months of 2024 was only slightly lower than in 2023 (-1%). However, in Germany, the Nordic countries and Austria – traditionally key markets for Geberit – permits fell by a total of 12%, suggesting a continued slight decline in the new construction segment.

LB EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN BRAZIL WITH DEXCO

LB Technology of Fiorano Modenese is one of the key technology suppliers for Brazilian group Dexco’s new factory in Botucatu (São Paulo), which is soon to begin production. The facility will manufacture ceramic slabs for the Ceusa and Portinari brands. For this project, the Italian company has supplied advanced technological solutions to optimise four large-format slab forming lines. These include Easy Color Boost, for the uniform colouring of spray-dried powders; Chipper, for precise dosing of flakes; and Naturae, a technology designed to replicate the veins and colours of marble and natural stone with exceptional quality. By adopting these cutting-edge technologies, Dexco aims to redefine the high-end porcelain

In contrast, the renovation segment, which accounts for around 60% of Geberit’s business, is expected to see stable to slightly positive development. Outside Europe, a mixed market environment is expected in 2025. While demand in India and the Gulf region is expected to remain high, further declines are anticipated in China.

吉博力 2024 年报告销售 额增长

尽管欧洲建筑业出现了急剧 下滑，但全球最大的卫生洁 具及浴室解决方案生产商之 一的吉博力集团在 2024 年 的净销售额经货币调整后仍 将增长 2.5%。由于汇率变动 不利，以瑞士法郎计算的净 销售额与去年基本持平，达 到 30.85 亿瑞士法郎。息税 折旧摊销前利润率预计将略 低于 2023 年的水平，这主 要归因于在市场营销、数字 化和 IT 项目上的重大投入。

tile market, responding to growing demand for aesthetically distinctive, customisable surfaces with advanced powder management systems.

Brazil remains a strategic market both for domestic ceramic consumption, which is projected to grow, and for exports from the local industry to North America and Africa. LB continues to serve this market by providing solutions tailored to the needs of key players such as Dexco.

LB 与 Dexco 携手拓展巴 西市场

位于菲奥拉诺·莫德内 塞 (Fiorano Modenese)

的 LB Technology 公司 是巴西 Dexco 集团在圣 保罗州博图卡图新建工厂 的主要技术供应商之一， 该工厂即将开始投产。

这座工厂将为 Ceusa 和

本年度的增长主要由销量增 加所推动。除了批发商在上 半年重建库存外，吉博力通 过新产品的强劲发展进一步 巩固了市场地位。

在欧洲市场，尽管整体环境 对于卫生洁具行业充满挑战 性，但在 2024 年，经货币 调整后的欧洲净销售额增 长了 1.9%。东欧（+7.1% ）、意大利（+6.2%）、 荷兰-比利时-卢森堡地区 （Benelux+3.8%）和德 国（+3.2%）实现了高于 平均水平的增长。奥地利 （+0.3%）略有增长，而瑞 士的净销售额与上年持平 （-0.1%）。相比之下，西 欧（-2.6%）和北欧（-4.2% ）的销售额则有所下降。 在欧洲以外的市场，中东/ 非洲（+17.1%）、美洲 （+3.0%）和远东/太平洋 （+0.2%）地区的销售额按 货币调整后均呈现增长态 势。尽管中国市场有所下 滑，但印度市场的强劲增长

Portinari 品牌生产陶瓷 板。这家意大利公司为该 项目提供了先进的技术解 决方案，以优化四条大型 板坯成型线。这些产品包 括：Easy Color Boost，用 于为喷雾干燥的粉末均匀 着色；Chipper，用于片 状产品的精确计量；以及 Naturae，这项技术能够 高度模仿大理石和天然石 材的脉络与颜色。

通过引入这些尖端技 术，Dexco 致力于重新

弥补了这一缺口。

在集团的三大业务部门 中，经货币调整后，安装 与冲洗系统部门的净销售 额增长 4.8%，管道系统部 门增长 1.3%，卫浴系统部 门增长 1.1%。

尽管自 2022 年年中以来 建筑行业持续低迷，预计 到 2025 年整体需求将趋于 稳定。在欧洲，2024 年前 九个月的建筑许可数量仅 略低于 2023 年（-1%）。 然而，在吉博力的传统核 心市场（德国、北欧国家 和奥地利），许可数量总 共下降了 12%，这表明新 建筑领域仍可能继续小幅 下滑。相比之下，占吉博 力业务约 60% 的翻新业务 预计将保持稳定或略有增 长。在欧洲市场之外，预 计 2025 年的市场环境将喜 忧参半。尽管印度和海湾 地区的需求预计将保持高 位，但中国市场的需求预 计将进一步下降。

定义高端瓷质瓷砖市场， 响应日益增长的市场需 求——消费者希望获得具 有独特美学风格、可定制 的面板和先进的粉末管理 系统。

巴西市场仍将具备重大 战略意义，不仅在本地陶 瓷消费方面展现出增长潜 力，同时也成为向北美和 非洲出口的重要基地。LB 将继续服务巴西市场，为 Dexco 等主要企业的需求 量身定制解决方案。

NEW RIEDHAMMER TWS KILN SUPPLIED TO DURAVIT CHINA

Duravit China installs a new Riedhammer tunnel kiln, completing its expansion plan to double production output at its Chongqing plant. Put into action in 2023, this plan has been applied to all production stages from slip preparation to casting, from robotized glazing to handling.

The new Riedhammer kiln, model TWS 135/360/90-G, is 135 metres long - with 3600 mm width and 900 mm useful loading height – and is conceived for production outputs of more than 86 tons per day (approx. 3 thousand pieces). On an annual basis, the increased production reaches a million pieces, thus completing the planned expansion.

As with all the latest generation Riedhammer solutions, the kiln is designed to maximize performances also from the point of view of energy consumption. This is done with the help of recycling systems, such as the exclusive EMS (energy management system) for pre-heating combustion air to 200 °C, and the air-water heat exchanger which uses excess hot air to produce hot water destined for other uses.

There are several other special features useful to improve the energy balance of the kiln and the factory. Among these are the fans provided with frequency converters, the exclusive “pulse firing” system in the pre-heating

BONGIOANNI LAUNCHES QUANTUM CARBIDE

Bongioanni is introducing Quantum Carbide, a next-generation tungsten carbide material set to transform the heavy clay industry. Thanks to its outstanding strength and durability, this ma-

zone, and the system for recovering excess hot air from the kiln and re-directing it to the drier, which can therefore operate on a totally «zero fuel» basis.

Next to the new kiln, Duravit has recently started up new glazing lines as well. All stages of the process are automated, and handling operations are carried out by LGV. As they leave the glazing lines, the pieces are loaded onto a conveyor belt and transferred to the kiln where the operator proceeds with car loading operations for a total of 109 cars per day

With completion of this final stage of the expansion project, SACMI reaffirms its valued partnership with Duravit, a multinational manufacturer of quality design sanitaryware, with whom it has carried out projects at all the Group’s main production plants around the world. In particular, this latest supply was a significant contribution to further improving the Chinese factory, already renowned around the globe for its high level of automation and 4.0 management of sanitaryware production flows.

杜拉维特中国引进新型 RieDhammeR TWS 窑炉

杜拉维特中国成功安装新型 Riedhammer 隧道窑，标

志着其重庆工厂产能翻倍的 扩建计划全面完成。该计划 于 2023 年启动实施，覆盖 了从泥浆制备到注浆成型、 从机器人施釉到产品搬运等 全生产环节。

此次引进的 Riedhammer TWS 135/360/90-G 型隧 道窑全长 135 米，宽度为 3600 毫米，有效装载高度 900 毫米，设计日产量超过 86 吨（约 3000 件产品） 。年产能提升后可达百万件 规模，如期实现既定的扩产 目标。

与 Riedhammer 最新一代 解决方案一脉相承，该窑炉 在能耗表现方面同样追求卓 越性能。其配备多项热能回 收系统：独有的 EMS（能 源管理系统）可将燃烧空气 预热至 200°C；空气-水 热交换器则利用余热生产热 水供其他工序使用。

还配备多项提供工厂整体能 效的特殊功能。其中包括 配备变频器的风机系统、预 热区独有的“脉冲燃烧” 系统，以及将窑炉余热回收 并输送至干燥器的循环系

统——这使得干燥工序可实 现完全“零燃料”运行。

除新窑炉外，杜拉维特近 期还启用了新型施釉生产 线。所有生产工序均实现 自动化，物流搬运操作由 激光导引车 (LGV) 完成。 产品经施釉线处理后通过 传送带输送至窑炉区，由 操作人员负责装窑作业， 每日总计可完成 109 窑车 的装载。

随着扩建项目最后阶段的 完成，萨克米集团重申了 与杜拉维特这一国际高端 卫浴制造商的战略合作伙 伴关系，双方已在杜拉维 特全球各大生产基地开展 多项合作。此次最新设备 的供应，显著提升了该中 国工厂的生产水平——该 工厂本就以高度自动化和 4.0标准的卫浴生产流程管 理享誉全球。

terial can significantly improve the performance and efficiency of production lines for all types of clay products.

“Quantum Carbide has been designed, developed and tested in our laboratories for over two years. Its microstructure and optimised composition guarantee

exceptional strength and durability,” explains the company’s management team based in Fossano (Cuneo).

This product represents a major innovation for the industry, combining the well-known advantages of tungsten carbide with advanced technologies that further

boost its performance. While tungsten carbide has long been valued for its hardness and wear resistance, the improvements made by Bongioanni bring even greater benefits, particularly in industrial applications where component wear is a significant challenge.

Adopting Quantum Carbide brings numerous advantages, including reduced machine downtime and greater productivity. This innovation not only meets the growing demand for durability and reliability within the industry, but also provides a clear opportunity to reduce long-term operating costs by minimising maintenance needs and component replacement.

In short, the main benefits of Quantum Carbide include energy savings due to reduced wear and greater process stability, lower expenditure on spare parts thanks to the material’s long lifespan, consistently high-quality finished products (as the extruded products maintain their

OFFICINE SMAC CONTINUES TO GROW IN 2024

Officine Smac of Fiorano Modenese closed 2024 on a positive note, once again achieving growth and replicating the strong sales performance of the previous year.

The company, which specialises in systems, equipment and automation for glazing ceramic tiles, bricks, roof tiles and other materials, has successfully navigated the downturn in the global ceramic market due to its ability to design and build fully customised plants. As a result, Smac has completed several commercially important and technically complex projects, demonstrating the know-how it has developed over more than 55 years. In the ceramic tile sector, the most dynamic markets for Smac last year were Italy, Turkey and Southeast Asia. Over the course of the year, the company further strengthened its longstanding presence in the brick and roof tile sector, both in Europe and in non-European markets. Sales were driven in particular by technologies for glazing and decorating antique-effect bricks, an increasing-

weight and properties over time) and stable, reliable performance without deformation even after prolonged use.

Bongioanni 推出量子碳 化钨

Bongioanni 正式推出 量子碳化钨 (Quantum Carbide)——一种将彻底 改变重粘土行业的新一代 碳化钨材料。凭借其卓越 的强度和耐久性，该材料 能显著提升各类粘土制品 生产线的性能与效率。

“量子碳化钨经过我们实 验室长达两年的研发设计 的测试验证。通过微观结 构和优化的成分配比，其

可确保超凡的强度和耐久 性，”公司位于福萨诺（ 库内奥）的管理团队介绍 道。

该产品代表了行业的重大 创新，将碳化钨材料的传 统优势与进一步提升性 能的先进技术相结合。尽 管碳化钨材料素来以高 硬度和耐磨性著称，但

Bongioanni 的技术改进带 来了更出色的性能表现， 特别是在部件磨损问题突 出的工业应用领域。

采用量子碳化钨可带来多 重优势，包括减少设备停 机时间和提升生产效率。

此项创新不仅满足了行业 对耐久性和可靠性日益增 长的需求，同时通过最大 限度降低维护需求和部件 更换频率，为降低长期运 营成本提供了明确解决方 案。

简言之，Quantum Carbide 的主要优势包 括：降低磨损和提高工艺 稳定性带来的节能、材料 长寿命节省备件开支、 始终如一的高品质成品（ 挤出制品重量和性能随时 间保持稳定），以及经久 耐用、性能稳定可靠不变 形。

ly popular product in Europe that is now also gaining traction in a number of Far Eastern markets where Smac has identified and met growing demand.

In 2024, under the leadership of Fulvio Masini, the company also saw an increase in sales in non-ceramic manufacturing sectors, including wood, plastic and metal.

The company also focused strongly on research and development last year, culminating in the presentation of several innovations at Tecna 2024. One of these is a plotter designed to decorate skirting board edges using water-based inks suitable for application onto the finished product. Another is a solution for digitally printing logos on washbasins and WCs either before or after firing, using ceramic inks or UV inks respectively.

officine Smac 2024 年持 续增长

位于菲奥拉诺·莫德内塞 的 Officine Smac 公司在 2024 年以积极的成果收 官，再次实现增长，并延续 了去年强劲的销售业绩。

专注于瓷砖、砖块、屋顶瓦 片和其他材料的上釉系统、 设备和自动化，该公司凭借 其设计和建造完全定制化工 厂的能力，成功应对了全球 陶瓷市场的低迷，完成了多 个重要且技术复杂的项目， 充分展示了其在 55 余年发 展历程中积累的专业知识。 在瓷砖领域，Smac 公司 去年最活跃的市场包括意大 利、土耳其和东南亚。 在这一年里，该公司进一 步巩固了其在砖块与屋顶 瓦片市场的长期地位，在 欧洲及非欧洲市场都取得 了突出表现。销售增长主 要得益于用于装饰复古效 果砖块的技术，这种产品 在欧洲日益流行，并逐渐

在 Smac 公司已开拓并满 足不断增长需求的一些远 东地区国家市场中获得追 捧。

2024 年，在 Fulvio Masini 的领导下，公司还实现了 非陶瓷制造领域的销售额 增长，涉及木材、塑料和 金属等产业。

去年，公司在研发方面投 入了大量资源，于 Tecna 2024 展会上展示了多项创 新成果。其中包括一项是 专为使用水性墨水装饰成 品踢脚线边缘而设计的绘 图仪。另一项是可在洗脸 盆及马桶烧制前后分别使 用陶瓷墨或紫外线墨水进 行数字印刷标识的解决方 案。

LB SUPPLIES TECHNOLOGY TO CERAMICA CLEOPATRA IN EGYPT

LB Technology has further strengthened its partnership with Ceramica Cleopatra, Egypt’s largest ceramic tile manufacturer. For one of the group’s plants located in the Suez region, LB has supplied a hi-tech feeding system for a new large ceramic slab forming line. The project, completed a few months ago, enables Ceramica Cleopatra to benefit from continuous production, maximum precision in material dosing and reliable, consistent performance over time. Through this project, LB reaf-

SACMI PARTNERS WITH AFRIKAN CERAMIC SOLUTIONS IN BENIN

Sacmi is continuing to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa with a new project in Benin, where the first greenfield facility for the production of ceramic floor and wall tiles has now gone into operation. The facility is owned by Afrikan Ceramic Solutions, part of the Equitane Group, which operates across several sectors in Africa, including textiles, pharmaceuticals and agri-food.

For this new factory, Afrikan Ceramic Solutions commissioned Sacmi to supply two entirely Italian-made PH 5200 presses and an ATI090 spray dryer. The presses are equipped with a full set of moulds from Sacmi Molds & Dies, allowing the company to produce around 10,000 square metres of porcelain stoneware per day in the popular 60x60 cm and 60x120 cm sizes.

The new production site is located in Glo-Djigbé around 50 km north of Cotonou, the country’s largest city and economic capital. For Sacmi, this order marks the beginning of an

firms its commitment to driving technological innovation and actively contributes to the growth of the Egyptian ceramic industry, a constantly evolving, strategic market.

LB 为埃及 cLeoPaTRa 陶瓷 集团提供技术

LB 科技公司与埃及最大瓷 砖制造商 Cleopatra 陶瓷 集团的合作进一步深化。 针对该集团位于苏伊士地 区一工厂的新建大板成型 线，LB 提供了一套高科技 喂料系统。该项目已于数 月前完成，使Cleopatra 陶瓷能够实现连续化生

important partnership in the sub-Saharan African region, where the growth of local players is fuelling the need for competitive, high-performance and reliable technological solutions.

萨克米携手贝宁 afRikan ceRamic SoLuTionS 展开 合作

萨克米正通过贝宁新项目持 续扩大其在撒哈拉以南非 洲地区的业务版图，目前

产，获得精准的原料配比 控制以及长期稳定可靠的 设备性能。

通过该项目，LB 再次彰显

了推动技术创新的承诺， 并为埃及陶瓷行业这一持 续发展的战略市场做出了 积极贡献。

当地首个陶瓷墙地砖生产 绿地工厂已正式投产运营。

该工厂隶属于Equitane 集 团旗下 Afrikan Ceramic Solutions 公司，该集团业 务涵盖纺织、制药及农食品 等多个非洲市场领域。

在这座新建工厂 中，Afrikan Ceramic Solutions 选用了萨克米提 供的两台意大利原装 PH 5200 型压机和一台 ATI090 喷雾干燥机。压机配备了 萨克米模具公司提供的全套

模具，使工厂能够以流行的 60x60 厘米和 60x120 厘米 规格，实现日均约 10000 平方米的瓷质砖生产能力。

新生产基地坐落于距贝宁经 济首都科托努以北约50公 里的 Glo-Djigbé 工业区。

对萨克米而言，此次订单标 志着其与撒哈拉以南非洲地 区建立重要合作伙伴关系的 开端——当地企业的快速 发展正持续催生对具有竞争 力、高性能且可靠的技术解 决方案的需求。

SURFACES GROUP

STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN CHINA

Surfaces Group is strengthening its presence in China through Vincent (Suzhou) Tools Co., Ltd, a company strategically located in the Suzhou Industrial Park, a key hub for the Asian ceramic industry. Long recognised for Italian-made innovation and quality, Surfaces Group is presenting some of its most advanced technologies at the trade fair Ceramics China: WOF – World of Finishes, SuperGloss EVO, Flat Reflex Polishing System and ADI cutting discs for unfired materials.

WOF - World of Finishes marks a major innovation in digital finishing. Combining advanced software with state-of-the-art abrasive tools, it is capable of creating highly customised ceramic surfaces with integrated glossy and matt finishes and various levels of polish. This technology is particularly effective on three-dimensional surfaces and meets market demand for textured and structured effects while achieving consistent, large-scale reproducibility.

SuperGloss EVO is an advanced polishing system that achieves excellent aesthetic results and extremely high gloss levels. Designed to meet the demands of the global market, it produces

perfectly smooth, high-quality surfaces ideal for high-end contemporary interior design applications.

The Flat Reflex Polishing System, already highly popular amongst industry professionals, is an innovative integrated process for finishing technical and glazed porcelain stoneware. It creates perfectly flat surfaces with a uniform gloss finish and is compatible with any thickness or size. The system ensures a significant increase in production yields and a sharp reduction in costs, while adapting easily to existing production lines. Finally, ADI cutting discs for unfired materials are the ideal solution for achieving precise, clean cuts and helping to minimise waste during processing. Designed for innovative and sustainable inline cutting of unfired material, the range includes continuous-rim discs for high-precision cross or on-the-fly cutting, as well as segmented discs for trimming and sub-size production. These discs deliver maximum performance and durability and significantly improve ceramic production efficiency.

Surfaces Group’s established presence at the Vincent Tools site underlines its direct and long-term commitment to the Chinese market, confirming the Italian group’s role as a strategic technology partner in the growth

and development of the local ceramic industry.

SuRfaceS gRouP 强化中国 市场布局

Surfaces Group 正通过唯 胜特（苏州）工具有限公 司加强其在中国市场的业 务拓展，该公司战略性地 选址于苏州工业园区—— 亚洲陶瓷产业的重要枢 纽。

凭借意大利制造的一贯创 新与卓越品质，Surfaces Group 将在本届中国 国际陶瓷工业展上展 示其多项尖端技术，包 括：WOF 数字精加工系 统、SuperGloss EVO 超 亮抛光系统、Flat Reflex 抛光系统以及 ADI 生坯切 割片系列。

WOF 数字精加工系统代表 了表面处理领域的重大创 新。通过将先进软件与顶 级磨具相结合，该系统能 创造出高度定制化的陶瓷 表面效果，实现亮光与哑 光一体化处理及多级抛光 工艺。该技术特别适用于 三维曲面加工，在满足市 场对纹理和结构效果需求 的同时，确保大规模生产 的高度一致性。

SuperGloss EVO 超亮抛 光系统作为先进的表面处

理方案，能实现卓越的美 学效果和极高的光泽度。

该系统专为满足全球市场 需求而设计，可打造极致 光滑的高品质表面，完美 契合高端现代室内设计应 用需求。

Flat Reflex 抛光系统已 在业内获得广泛认可，这 是一项针对技术性釉面瓷 质砖的创新集成精加工工 艺。它能创造出完全平整 且光泽均匀的表面，适用 于任何厚度和规格的产 品。该系统不仅能显著提 升生产效率并大幅降低成 本，还可轻松适配现有生 产线。

ADI 生坯切割片系列是实 现精准洁净切割、最大限 度减少加工损耗的理想解 决方案。该系列产品专为 创新的可持续生坯在线切 割而设计，包含用于高精 度横切或动态切割的连续 边缘切割片，以及用于修 边和小规格生产的节块式 切割片。这些切割片具有 卓越的性能和耐久性，可 显著提升陶瓷生产效率。 Surfaces Group 在唯胜特 生产基地的技术布局，彰 显了其对中国市场的长期 直接承诺，进一步巩固了 这个意大利集团作为中国 陶瓷产业升级战略技术合 作伙伴的地位。

全球瓷砖产量与消费量预测（至

2028 年）

WORLD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF CERAMIC TILES: FORECASTS TO 2028

Luca Baraldi - MECS / Centro Studi Acimac (l.baraldi@mecs.org)

The fourth edition of the forecast report for the global ceramic tile market, published last November by the MECS-Acimac Research Centre, analyses production and consumption trends for the period 2024-2028, both by macro-areas and for 91 individual countries. The 238-page report concludes with summary tables ranking 90 producer and 146 consumer countries based on projected volume changes over the five-year period. Unsurprisingly, India tops the list for both production and consumption growth, while China sits at the bottom of the ranking with a negative outlook.

METHODOLOGY

As in previous editions, Ceramic Tile Market Forecast Analysis. TRENDS 2024-2028 is based on econometric models developed by MECS, integrating multiple quantitative indicators, including GDP trends, industrial and construction investments, demographic and urbanisation dynamics and household spending capacity. The analysis also factors in the impact of public policies, consumption patterns, sustainability trends and the state of logistics and infrastructure. This methodology allows a reliable projection to be made of the average annual growth rate for tile production and consumption over the period 2024-2028, even in the midst of significant structural shifts and global uncertainty. Ongoing geopolitical crises and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, coupled with potential policy shifts under a second Trump presidency, could reshape trade patterns and impact commercial relations with various countries and regions, including Europe.

WORLD CERAMIC TILE PRODUCTION

After a decidedly negative 2023 for the global ceramic tile industry (marked by a 5% drop in consumption and a 5.5% decline in production, equating to a loss of 1 billion square metres compared to 2022 and nearly 3 billion sqm less than in 2021), MECS forecasts a gradual recovery over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028. However, this rebound will not be sufficient to return to the record levels seen in 2021.

Global tile production is projected to grow at an average annual rate of +2.2%, increasing from 15.9 billion sqm in 2023 to over 17.8 billion sqm in 2028

The key regions driving this recovery will be Africa, the Middle East (despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty), non-EU European countries and the Americas, all of which are expected to grow

去年 11 月，MECS-Acimac 研究中心发布了第四版全 球瓷砖市场预测报告，分析了 2024 - 2028 年间宏观区 域和 91 个国家的瓷砖生产和消费趋势。这份长达 238 页的报告以汇总表的形式呈现研究结果，根据未来五年 产量变化对 90 个生产国和 146 个消费国进行了排名。不 出所料，印度在生产和消费增长方面均位居榜首，而中国 则排在榜单末尾，前景不容乐观。

统计方法

与以往版本一致，《2024—2028 年瓷砖市场趋势预测 分析》基于 MECS 开发的计量经济学模型编写，整合了 多项定量指标，包括 GDP 走势、工业和建筑投资、人 口动态及城市化进程、家庭消费能力等。此外，分析还 涵盖了公共政策、消费形态变迁、可持续发展趋势以及 物流与基础设施状况等层面的影响。这种方法使得即 使在结构性转变和全球不确定性加剧的情况下，也能对 2024-2028 年间瓷砖生产和消费的年均增长率做出可靠 的预测。当前的地缘政治危机、乌克兰和中东战争，以及 特朗普再次当选后潜在的政策变动，可能重塑贸易格局， 并影响与欧洲等国家和地区之间的商业关系。

全球瓷砖产量

在经历了 2023 年全球瓷砖行业的显著低迷（消费量下 降 5%，产量减少 5.5%，与 2022 年相比减少了 10 亿平 方米，甚至比 2021 年少了近 30 亿平方米）后，MECS 预 测 2024-2028 年间瓷砖行业将逐步复苏。然而，这一反 弹势头不足以使产量恢复到 2021 年创下的历史高点。 预计全球瓷砖产量将以年均 +2.2% 的速度增长，从 2023 年的 159 亿平方米增加到 2028 年的逾 178 亿平方米。

推动这一复苏的关键区域将集中在非洲、中东地区（尽管 地缘政治局势持续紧张）、非欧盟欧洲国家和美洲，这些 地区的增长率预计将超均值增速。其中，非洲的年增幅可 能达到 +5.6%，产量将从 2023 年的12亿平方米攀升到 2028 年的 15 亿平方米 。

at above-average rates. Africa, in particular, could see an annual increase of +5.6%, with production rising from 1.2 billion sqm in 2023 to 1.5 billion sqm in 2028. The European Union is expected to expand in line with the global average (+2.2% per year), while Asia is projected to see a more modest annual growth rate of +1.6%. Asia’s overall performance will be significantly impacted by China’s ongoing real estate crisis, which is expected to drive a continued contraction in demand (-1.6% per year) and consequently production (-0.9%). Conversely, India is poised to acquire a growing share of global ceramic tile production, with output forecast to rise by an average of 5.9% per year through 2028. This corresponds to more than 800 million sqm of additional output over five years, nearly matching the projected growth in domestic demand of 778 million sqm.

WORLD CONSUMPTION SET TO GROW BY 2 BILLION SQM IN FIVE YEARS

Over the five-year period, the global ceramic tile market is projected to expand by just over 2 billion sqm, an encouraging rebound compared to the past three years, though still below the

欧盟预计将以全球平均水平（年均 +2.2%）的速度增长， 而亚洲的增长率则较为平和，预计为年均 +1.6%。中国房 地产危机的持续发酵将成为制约亚洲整体经济表现的主 要因素，导致需求持续收缩（年率-1.6%），从而生产端同 步走弱（年降幅 -0.9%）。另一方面，印度有望在全球瓷 砖生产中占据更大的份额，预计至 2028 年，其年均产量 增幅将达5.9%，相当于在五年内新增逾 8 亿平方米的产 量，与同期国内需求预期增长量7.78亿平方米基本形成 供需平衡。

未来五年全球瓷砖消费量将增长逾 20 亿平方米

未来五年，全球瓷砖市场预计将增加逾 20 亿平方米， 相较于过去三年呈现令人鼓舞的复苏态势，但仍低于 以往的增长速度。全球需求预计将从 2023 年的 156 亿 平方米增长至 2028 年的 177 亿平方米，年均增长率达

Source: Ceramic Tile Market Forecast Analysis TRENDS 2024 - 2028, MECS 2024

rapid growth seen in previous periods. Global demand is expected to rise from 15.6 billion sqm in 2023 to 17.7 billion sqm in 2028, reflecting an average annual growth rate of +2.5% Africa is forecast to experience the highest growth, with an annual increase of +6%, followed by South America at +4.8% and non-EU European countries at +3%. In contrast, demand in other regions is expected to grow at a slower pace. The European Union, Asia and the Middle East will see annual growth rates ranging between +1.6% and +1.8%, indicating less dynamic market conditions in these areas.

KEY EMERGING PLAYERS

While Africa and South America will be the key regions to watch in terms of market growth, the leading players in the global ceramic industry are unlikely to change significantly. However, the MECS report highlights the emergence of new dynamic markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. Countries such as Bangladesh, Kenya and Kazakhstan are rapidly expanding their production, with annual double-digit growth projected until 2028. On the consumption side, these nations, along with Cameroon and Uganda, are also expected to see much faster growth in demand than global averages.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FAR EAST

The Far East is the geographical macro-area with the most positive economic growth prospects for the next few years. Between 2024 and 2028, the region’s overall GDP is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.3%, while investment in residential and non-residential construction is expected to rise by 3% annually. In 2028, the Far East will continue to account for 70% of global construction investment.

However, the MECS forecast report predicts more moderate growth for the ceramic industry and market in this macro-area. Tile production is projected to increase from 10.8 billion sqm in 2023 to 11.6 billion sqm in 2028 (average annual growth rate of

其中，非洲预计将实现最高 增长率，年均增长 +6%，其 次是南美 (+4.8%) 和非欧 盟欧洲国家 (+3%)。相比之 下，其他地区的需求预计增 长速度较慢。欧盟、亚洲和 中东的年均增长率将介于 +1.6% 和 +1.8% 之间，表明 这些地区的市场环境相对不 那么活跃。

新兴关键市场

虽然 非洲和南美 将成为市场增长的主要地区，但全球 陶瓷行业的主要市场不太可能发生显著变化。不过， 《MECS 报告》强调了新兴活跃市场的崛起，特别是 在非洲和亚洲。

孟加拉国、肯尼亚和哈萨克斯坦等国正 在迅速扩大生产规模，预计到 2028 年将实现两位数 的年度增长。在消费方面，这些国家以及喀麦隆和乌干 达的需求增长速度也预计将远远高于全球平均水平。

远东地区展望

远东地区是未来几年经济增长前景最为乐观的宏观 地理区域。预计从 2024 年到 2028 年，该地区的整体 GDP 将以每年 4.3% 的平均速度增长，而住宅和非住 宅建筑领域的投资预计将每年增长 3%。到 2028 年， 远东地区将继续占据全球建筑业投资总额70%的份 额。

然而，《MECS 预测报告》指出，该宏观区域的陶瓷行 业和市场将呈现较为温和的增长态势。瓷砖产量 预计将 从 2023 年的 108 亿平方米增至 2028 年的 116 亿平 方米（年均增长率 1.6%），而瓷砖 消费量将以年均 1.8% 的速度增长，从 2023 年的 99 亿平方米增至 2028 年的 108 亿平方米。

TABLE 2: FORECASTS FOR CERAMIC TILE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN CHINA AND INDIA TO 2028

Source: Ceramic Tile Market Forecast Analysis TRENDS 2024 - 2028, MECS 2024

+1.6%), while tile consumption is set to rise at an average annual rate of 1.8%, from 9.9 billion sqm in 2023 to 10.8 billion sqm in 2028

By 2028, China and India – the world’s top two tile producer and consumer countries – will account for 54.5% of global tile production, producing 9.7 billion sqm out of an estimated global total of 17.8 billion sqm. However, their growth patterns will follow opposite trajectories

In China, the real estate crisis may lead to a further decline in domestic tile consumption (5,656 million sqm in 2028, an average annual contraction of 1.6%), with production volumes also expected to fall (6,441 million sqm, an annual decline of 0.9%). As a result, China’s share of global tile production will drop to 36%. In contrast, India will maintain its rapid and sustained growth trajectory and will be the country with the biggest increase in production volumes by 2028. Output is expected to grow by 813 million sqm compared to 2023, bringing total production to 3,263 million sqm, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9% and a global market share of 18%. Domestic tile consumption will rise even more rapidly (CAGR +7.8% from 2024 to 2028), reaching 2,478 million sqm in 2028 (an increase of 778 million sqm compared to 2023). The Indian ceramic market’s expansion will be driven by a robust national economic performance, with GDP projected to grow by 6.6% annually over the next five years, alongside steady investment in construction, expected to increase by 3.7% per year through 2028. However, the ceramic industry in the Far East is not limited to these two giants. Vietnam and Indonesia, which will rank as the fourth- and seventh-largest ceramic tile producers worldwide by 2028, also merit attention.

EUROPE POISED FOR GRADUAL RECOVERY

Over the five-year period 2024 to 2028, the MECS forecast report points to a two-speed growth trend for the European ceramic industry, with the European Union experiencing lower annual growth rates than non-EU European countries. This disparity reflects the differing economic forecasts made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which projects average annual GDP growth rates of 1.5% for the EU and 2.3% for non-EU Europe over the period.

Ceramic tile consumption in the EU is expected to increase from 831 million sqm in 2023 to 907 million sqm in 2028 (average annual growth rate of 1.8%). After two consecutive years of decline, a slight recovery is anticipated in 2024-2025, driven more by renovations than by new construction. The strongest consumption growth is expected in Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, while Italy, France and Germany are likely to experience more challenging market conditions.

Tile production in the EU is projected to grow from 1.04 billion sqm in 2023 to 1.16 billion sqm in 2028 (average annual increase of 2.2%) with a similar

到 2028 年，中国和印度——全球最大的两个瓷砖生产 国和消费国——将占据全球瓷砖产量54.5%的份额，在 全球 178 亿平方米的瓷砖总产量中占 97 亿平方米。然 而，两国的增长模式将呈现相反的趋势。

在中国，房地产危机可能导致国内瓷砖消费量进一步下 降（2028 年为 56.56 亿平方米，年均缩减 1.6%），产量 预计也将下降（64.41 亿平方米，年均降幅 0.9%）。因 此，中国在全球瓷砖生产的份额将降至 36%。

相比之下，印度 将保持快速、持续的增长态势，并将在 2028 年成为产量增幅最强劲的国家。预计与 2023 年 相比，产量将增加 8.13 亿平方米，总计 达到 32.63 亿 平方米，年平均增长率高达 5.9%，并占据 全球市场的 18%份额 。国内瓷砖消费量将攀升得更为迅速（2024 年至 2028 年的年均复合增长率为 7.8%），到 2028 年 将达到 24.78 亿平方米（与 2023 年相比增加了 7.78 亿平方米）。印度陶瓷市场的发展将受到强劲的国内经 济表现驱动，预计未来五年国内生产总值将年均增长 6.6%，同时建筑业投资稳步上升，预计到 2028 年每年 增长 3.7%。

然而，远东地区的陶瓷行业并不局限于上述两国。越南 和 印度尼西亚也值得关注，到 2028 年，这两个国家将 分别成为全球第四大和第七大瓷砖生产国。

欧洲有望逐步复苏

MECS 预测报告指出，在 2024 年至 2028 年的五年间， 欧洲陶瓷行业将呈现双速增长趋势，但欧盟国家的年增 长率将低于非欧盟欧洲国家。这种差异反映了国际货币 基金组织（IMF）的不同经济预测，该组织预测在此期间 欧盟的年均 GDP 增长率为 1.5%，非欧盟欧洲国家的年 均 GDP 增长率为 2.3%。

欧盟的瓷砖消费量 预计将从 2023 年的 8.31 亿平方米增 至 2028 年的 9.07 亿平方米，年均增长率约为 1.8%。在 经历了连续两年的下滑后，预计 2024 至 2025 年间将出 现小幅复苏，主要由翻新工程而非新建项目推动。波兰、 西班牙、捷克共和国和保加 利亚等国预计将有最强劲的 消费增长，而意大利、法国 和德国可能会面临更具挑战 性的市场环境。

欧盟的瓷砖 产量 预计从 2023 年的 10.4 亿平方米 增至 2028 年的 11.6 亿 平方米 ，年均增长率约为 2.2%，呈现与消费量相似的 趋势——即在 2023 年收缩 后，随后几年将逐步复苏。

pattern to that of consumption, namely a modest rebound after the contraction in 2023 and a gradual recovery over the subsequent years.

In non-EU European countries, ceramic tile production is projected to increase from 615 million sqm in 2023 to 728 million sqm in 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%, a significant acceleration compared to the +0.8% per year recorded between 2014 and 2023. Tile consumption is also expected to rise at an average annual rate of 3.0%, from 636 million sqm in 2023 to 737 million sqm in 2028, again an improvement over the 1.7% average annual growth of the previous decade. However, it is important to note that this region has experienced two years of sharp contraction, largely due to the instability caused by the war in Ukraine. The recovery will be driven primarily by Turkey and Russia, the area’s two largest ceramic tile producers. According to MECS forecasts, Turkish production is expected to reach 433 million sqm in 2028 (average annual growth rate of +3.1%), while Russian production will grow to 208 million sqm (annual growth rate of +3.2%).

POSITIVE OUTLOOK IN NORTH AMERICA

The MECS forecast for North America (NAFTA region consisting of the United States, Canada and Mexico) estimates an increase in tile production from 349 million sqm in 2023 to 403 million sqm in 2028 (CAGR +2.9%). Tile consumption is also expected to rise over the same period from 551 million sqm to 616 million sqm (CAGR +2.2%). For the five-year period 2024-2028, MECS forecasts higher average annual growth rates for both production and consumption compared to the decade 2014-2023. Mexico will play a key role in driving both production and demand. The country’s tile production is expected to reach 305 million sqm by 2028 (CAGR +2.9%), accounting for three-quarters of North America’s total output, while domestic consumption will reach 302 million sqm (CAGR +3.5%).

The ceramic tile industry and market in the United States are likewise poised for growth. Production is projected to reach 97 million sqm by 2028 (CAGR +3.1%), while domestic consumption will grow from 264 million sqm in 2023 to 283 million sqm in 2028 (CAGR +1.4%). More than two-thirds of US tile consumption will continue to be met by imports.

SOUTH AMERICA: GROWTH DRIVEN BY DEMAND

According to the MECS Research Centre’s forecast for the main countries in Latin America from 2024 to 2028, the region’s ceramic industry will maintain a stable share of global tile production at 7.2%, while strengthening its position as a major consumer market.

Ceramic tile production is projected to grow from 1.12 billion sqm in 2023 to 1.28 billion sqm in 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7% This marks a sharp recovery from the negative trend of the decade

在 非欧盟欧洲国家，瓷砖产量预计将从 2023 年的 6.15 亿平方米增至 2028 年的 7.28 亿平方米，年均增长率高 达 3.4%，这与 2014 至 2023 年间每年仅增长 0.8% 相 比有显著提升。瓷砖消费量 也预计将以平均每年 3.0% 的 速度增长，从 2023 年的 6.36 亿平方米增至 2028 年的 7.37 亿平方米，与过去十年 1.7% 的年均增长率相比有所 改善。然而，需要注意的是，该地区已经经历了两年的急 剧收缩，很大程度上是由于乌克兰战争的影响。这一复苏 将主要由该地区最大的两个瓷砖生产国 土耳其和俄罗斯 推动。根据 MECS 的预测，土耳其的产量预计将在 2028 年达到 4.33 亿平方米（年均增长率为 3.1%），而俄罗斯的 产量将增长到 2.08 亿平方米（年均增长率为 3.2%）。

北美市场前景乐观

根据 MECS 对北美（北美自由贸易协定地区包括美国、 加拿大和墨西哥）的预测，瓷砖产量 预计将从 2023 年 的 3.49 亿平方米增至 2028 年的 4.03 亿平方米（年复合 增长率 2.9%）。同期，瓷砖 消费量 也预计从 5.51 亿平方 米增至 6.16 亿平方米（年复合增长率 2.2%）。与 20142023 十年间的生产与消费水平相比，MECS 预测 2024 - 2028 年这五年的瓷砖生产和消费年均增长率都将有所 提高。

墨西哥 将在推动生产和需求方面发挥关键作用。预计到 2028 年，墨西哥的瓷砖产量将达到 3.05 亿平方米（年均 复合增长率 2.9%），占北美总产量的四分之三，而国内消 费量将达到 3.02 亿平方米（年均复合增长率 3.5%）。

美国 的瓷砖行业和市场同样展现出增长潜力。预计到 2028 年，美国瓷砖产量将达到 9700 万平方米（年复合 增长率 +3.1%），而国内消费量将从 2023 年的 2.64 亿 平方米增长至 2028 年的 2.83 亿平方米（年复合增长率 1.4%）。美国超过三分之二的瓷砖消费仍将依赖于进口。

南美洲：需求推动增长

根据 MECS 研究中心对拉美主要国家 2024 年至 2028 年的预测，该地区的 陶瓷业在全球瓷砖产量中所 占份额将保持稳定在 7.2%， 同时巩固其作为主要消费市 场的地位。

预计 瓷砖产量将从 2023 年的 11.2 亿平方米增长到 2028 年的 12.8 亿平方米， 年均增长率达 2.7% 。这与 2014 年至 2023 年期间的 负增长趋势（年复合增长率

2014-2023 (CAGR -1.5%). This anticipated expansion will largely be driven by Brazil, the region’s biggest player and the world’s third-largest tile producer. Brazilian tile production is expected to increase by 2.6% annually from 793 million sqm in 2023 to 903 million sqm in 2028

On the demand side, the South American market is poised for even stronger growth, with tile consumption projected to rise by 4.8% annually, from 1.22 billion sqm in 2023 to 1.54 billion sqm in 2028, an increase of 321 million sqm over the fiveyear period. Once again, Brazil will play a pivotal role, with domestic demand expected to reach 896 million sqm (an average annual increase of +5.2%).

This optimistic scenario marks a significant shift from the previous decade, when demand stagnated (CAGR of -1.7% from 2014 to 2023). The new growth cycle is driven by favourable macroeconomic conditions, with regional GDP projected to expand by 2.6% annually until 2028. Additionally, the construction sector is expected to benefit from public incentives and funding for infrastructure and innovation, factors that are likely to drive investment at an average annual rate of 2.3% over the fiveyear period.

AFRICA: SUSTAINED GROWTH IN PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

Africa remains the fastest-growing macro-area within the global ceramic industry, driven by a rapidly evolving economy and a significant infrastructure gap compared to developed nations. Following a decade of extraordinary expansion with average annual growth rates of 11% in tile production and 6.3% in consumption, the latest MECS analysis confirms that the continent will continue its upward trajectory, albeit with slightly more moderate growth. For the period 2024-2028, MECS forecasts an average annual increase of 5.6% in tile production (from 1.18 billion sqm in 2024 to 1.55 billion sqm in 2028). Consumption is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6%, reaching 1.97 billion sqm by 2028, an increase of 500 million sqm compared to 2023, equivalent to 11.1% of global tile consumption. This expansion is being driven not only by general economic growth, with GDP expected to rise by 4.1% annually through 2028, but also by the booming tourism industry and the surge in investments in infrastructure and hospitality. These factors are fuelling a significant acceleration in construction activity (projected by MECS to grow at an average annual rate of 2.5%), in turn driving up demand for ceramic tiles. As for production, a number of new players including Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique are emerging alongside the existing major producer countries such as Egypt, Algeria, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana. These will help to strengthen Africa’s ceramic tile manufacturing base, although part of the continent’s demand will continue to be met by imports. ◼

-1.5%）形成鲜明对比，显示出显著复苏态势。这一预 期增长主要由南美洲最大的市场—— 巴西 推动，该国 也是全球第三大瓷砖生产国。巴西瓷砖产量预计将从 2023 年的 7.93 亿平方米以每年 2.6% 的速度增长到 2028 年的 9.03亿平方米。

在市场需求方面，南美市场有望实现更强劲的增长，瓷 砖 消耗量 预计将每年增长 4.8%，从 2023 年的 12.2 亿 平方米增长到 2028 年的 15.4 亿平方米，五年期间增 加 32.1 亿平方米。巴西再次成为关键推动力，其国内 市场需求预计将达 8.96 亿平方米（年均增长 5.2%） 与前十年需求停滞不前（2014 年至 2023 年的年均复 合增长率为 - 1.7%）相比，这一乐观前景标志着重大的 周期转向。新的增长周期主要得益于有利的宏观经济 条件，预计到 2028 年区域 GDP 年增速锚定在 2.6%。 此外，建筑业有望受益于公共激励政策以及基建与创 新领域的资金扶持，这些因素有望在未来五年内推动 投资以平均每年 2.3% 的速度增长。

非洲：生产和消费持续增长

非洲在全球陶瓷行业中继续保持最强增长态势，主要 归因于其迅速发展的经济和相较于发达国家的显著基 础设施缺口。过去十年间，瓷砖生产量以年均 11% 的 速度增长，消费量则以 6.3% 的速度上升。根据 MECS 最新分析，尽管增速稍显缓和，非洲瓷砖行业仍将持续 增长。预计 2024 年至 2028 年间，瓷砖 生产将平均每 年增长 5.6%，从 2024 年的 11.8 亿平方米增至 2028 年的 15.5亿平方米。同时，消费量将以每年 6 %的速度 增长，到 2028 年达到19.7 亿平方米，相比2023年增 加约 5 亿平方米，占全球瓷砖消费量的 11.1% 这一增长不仅受到总体经济增长（预计到 2028 年，国 内生产总值每年将增长 4.1%）的推动，还受到旅游业 繁荣以及基础设施和酒店业投资激增的推动。这些因 素推动了建筑活动的显著增长（根据 MECS 预测，年 均增长率为 2.5%），进而推动了瓷砖需求的增长。 在生产方面，非洲新兴国家如贝宁、喀麦隆、科特迪瓦 和莫桑比克正崛 起为新兴瓷砖生 产力量，与埃及、 阿尔及利亚、南 非、尼日利亚和加 纳等主要生产国 共同强化了非洲 的瓷砖制造业。

尽管如此，部分市 场需求仍需依赖 进口。 ◼

Ceramic Tile Exports 2024

India’s ceramic tile exports saw a sharp downturn in 2024, marking the end of a decade-long phase of rapid global expansion that was interrupted only in 2022. This period of growth peaked in 2023, when exports reached a record 589.5 million sqm (+40% on 2022), amounting to an average annual increase of 21.5% between 2014 and 2023. With these volumes and growth rates, India – now the world’s second largest tile exporter – has for several years been subject to increased scrutiny in the global ceramic tile market, particularly due to the fact that it has the lowest average selling prices among all major exporter countries. So where did India’s export capacity change in 2024 and by how much?

A detailed picture of the situation is provided by the second edition of “Indian Ceramic Tile Exports 2024” , a report published in April by the MECS/Acimac Research Centre Based on customs and commercial data, the study analyses Indian tile exports by volume, value and average price over the decade from 2015 to 2024, broken down by macro region and the 135 countries of export. As in the first edition in 2023, the report also provides an analysis focusing solely on exports of porcelain stoneware. The report concludes with a chapter on the top Indian exporters over the period 20232024 (all based in the Morbi ceramic district in Gujarat) and their performance in key international markets.

INDIAN TILE EXPORTS FALL IN 2024

Luca Baraldi - MECS / Centro Studi Acimac (l.baraldi@mecs.org)

印度瓷砖出口在 2024 年遭遇显著下跌，终结了持续近十 年的高速全球化扩张期（该增长态势仅在 2022 年短暂中 断）。这一增长周期在 2023 年达到顶峰，当年出口量创下 5.895 亿平方米的历史记录（较 2022 年增长 40%），20142023 年间年均增长率达 21.5%。凭借如此庞大的出口规模 和增速，印度——如今全球第二大瓷砖出口国——近年来 在国际市场持续引发高度关注，特别是其出口产品均价始 终位居主要出口国最低水平。

那么 2024 年印度出口能力究竟发生了多大变化？ MECS/Acimac 研究中心四月发布的《2024 印度陶瓷瓷 砖出口报告（第二版）》提供了详尽分析。该报告基于海关 及商业数据，从出口量、出口额及均价三个维度，系统分析 了 2015-2024 十年间印度瓷砖的出口情况，并按地理区域 和 135 个出口目的国进行细分。与 2023 年首版报告相同， 本次特别针对瓷质砖出口进行了专项分析。报告最后章节 重点分析了 2023-2024 年间印度顶级出口企业（均位于古 吉拉特邦莫尔比陶瓷产区）及其在主要国际市场的表现。

印度瓷砖出口全线下跌，南美市场逆势增长

TAB. 1 - INDIAN CERAMIC TILE EXPORTS BY MACRO REGION

2024 年，印度陶瓷瓷砖出口 量同比下降 10.9% 至 5.253 亿平方米，较 2023 年减少 6400 万平方米。出口额同 步下滑 11.2%，约 20 亿欧元 （2023 年为 22.5 亿欧元） 。

尽管遭遇下行压力，印度仍 以微弱差距保持 全球第二大 瓷砖出口国 地位，仅次于中 国（2024 年出口量 6 亿平方 米）。

亚洲市场继续占据印度出口 的最大份额，达 2.164 亿平 方米（下降 13.3%），占 2024

Source: Indian Ceramic Tile Exports 2024 - MECS (April 2025)

INDIAN CERAMIC TILE EXPORTS

Table 1: INDIA - CERAMIC TILE EXPORT BY MACRO

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EXPORTS FALL EVERYWHERE EXCEPT IN SOUTH AMERICA

In 2024, Indian ceramic tile exports declined in volume to 525.3 million sqm, down 10.9% on 2023 , or 64 million sqm less than the previous year. Sales revenue followed a similar trend, falling by 11.2% to around €2 billion (from €2.25 billion in 2023).

Despite the downturn, India remained the world’s second-largest exporter of ceramic tiles, behind China with 600 million sqm in 2024.

Asian markets continued to absorb the largest share of Indian exports, at 216.4 million sqm (-13.3%), equal to 41.2% of total volumes in 2024. Revenues from sales in Asia fell to €786.2 million (-12.8%).

Sales also declined in other major geographical areas. Exports to Africa amounted to 98.4 million sqm (-18.5%), with reve-

年总出口量的 41.2%。亚洲地区的销售额下降至 7.862 亿 欧元（下降 12.8%）。

其他主要地区的销售额同样出现下滑。对非洲的出口量为 9840 万平方米（下降 18.5%），收益下降 20.8% 至 2.745 亿欧元。在北美和墨西哥地区，出口量下降了 7.1% 至 6220 万平方米，而营业额降至 2.711 亿欧元（下降 8.9%）。

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TAB. 2 - THE 10 MAJOR EXPORT MARKETS OF INDIAN CERAMIC TILES

nues down by 20.8% to €274.5 million. In North America and Mexico, volumes fell by 7.1% to 62.2 million sqm, while turnover dropped to €271.1 million (-8.9%). Shipments to the European Union declined to 54.2 million sqm (-8.2%), with revenues of €236.7 million (-13.3%), while exports to other European countries totalled 50.3 million sqm, down 7.5% in volume and 6.3% in value.

The only positive performance was in Latin America, where Indian exports grew by 14% to 39.4 million sqm, generating revenues of €152 million (+11.3%).

AVERAGE PRICE REMAINS UNCHANGED

The average export price of Indian tiles remained stable in 2024 at €3.8/sqm , in line with 2023, with no major changes across destination regions. Price differences between regions, however, remained significant, ranging from €2.8/sqm in Africa to €4.4/sqm in North America and the EU and as high as €5.4/sqm in non-EU European countries. Over the past decade, average export prices held steady at €3.1-3.2/sqm until 2021, then peaked at €4.2/sqm in 2022 and have since fallen back to €3.8/sqm in the last two years.

EXPORTS RISE IN 55 COUNTRIES

India exported tiles to 135 countries in 2024, with exports declining in 80 of these countries and continuing to grow in 55. The ranking of India’s top-10 export destinations saw numerous changes in 2024. The UAE rose to first place with 36.8 million sqm (+7.8%), overtaking the United States (34.3 million sqm, -7.1%). Iraq remained steady in third place, while Russia climbed to fourth thanks to a 22.4% increase in volumes (28.1 million sqm).

The other top-10 countries were Kuwait (+2.3%), Mexico (-8.8%), Oman (-18.3%), Thailand (-11.3%), Israel (-37.1%) and the United Kingdom (+2.8%).

One of the most significant declines was in Saudi Arabia (now ranked 17th), where Indian exports dropped to 9.5 million sqm, down 46.8% on a 2023 figure that had already fallen by 26%.

对 欧盟的出货量下降至 5420 万平方米（下降 8.2%），收 益为 2.367 亿欧元（下降 13.3%），而对其他欧洲国家的 出口总量为 5030 万平方米，出口量下降 7.5%，出口额下 降 6.3%。

唯一表现积极的是拉丁美洲市场，印度对该地区的出口 量增长 14% 至 3940 万平方米，创收 1.52 亿欧元（增加 11.3%）。

印度瓷砖出口均价保持稳定

2024 年印度瓷砖出口均价维持在 3.8 欧元/平方米，与 2023 年持平，各主要出口区域价格均未出现显著波动。 然而，不同区域间的价格差异仍然明显：非洲地区均价最 低（2.8 欧元/平方米），北美与欧盟地区达到 4.4 欧元/ 平方米，而非欧盟欧洲国家均价最高，达 5.4 欧元/平方 米 过去十年间，印度瓷砖出口均价在 2021 年前稳定保 持在 3.1-3.2 欧元/平方米区间，2022 年曾攀升至 4.2 欧 元/平方米的历史高点，近两年则回落至 3.8 欧元/平方 米。

印度瓷砖出口 55 国保持增长

2024 年，印度向 135 个国家出口瓷砖，其中 80 个国家出 口量下降，55 个国家继续保持增长。

2024 年，印度前十大出口目的国排名出现多项变化。阿 联酋以 3680 万平方米（增长 7.8%）升至第一位，超过 美国（3430 万平方米，下降 7.1%）。伊拉克稳居第三位， 而俄罗斯则凭借 22.4% 的增长（2810 万平方米）攀升至 第四位。其他前十位的国家包括科威特（增长 2.3%）、 墨西哥（下降 8.8%）、阿曼（下降 18.3%）、泰国（下降 11.3%）、以色列（下降 37.1%）和英国（增长 2.8%）。 沙特阿拉伯（现排名第 17 位）的出口量降幅最为显著，

Table 6: INDIA - PORCELAIN TILE EXPORTS BY MACRO REGION

TAB. 3 - INDIAN PORCELAIN TILE EXPORTS IN VOLUME BY MACRO REGION (MLN. SQ.M)

Source: Indian Ceramic Tile Exports 2024 - MECS (April 2025)

The highest average prices in 2024 were recorded for exports to Turkey (€11.1/sqm) and the UK (€7.1/sqm), while the lowest were in several African countries (€2/sqm).

PORCELAIN TILE EXPORTS

Porcelain stoneware continued to dominate Indian tile exports in 2024, accounting for over 75% of the total (up from 72% in 2023).

This product also performed better in foreign markets than other types of ceramic surfaces and experienced only a limited decline in sales. Export volumes totalled 403 million sqm (4.8% down on the 423 million sqm of 2023), generating €1.68 billion in revenue (-7.5%) , equivalent to 84% of total tile export turnover. The average price dropped slightly from €4.3 to €4.2/sqm

The main export markets for Indian porcelain were the UAE (+21.5%), Russia (+23%), the US, Mexico and Iraq. In many markets, porcelain accounted for more than 90% of India’s tile exports, with peaks of 98% in Russia and 100% in Egypt.

THE TOP 30 INDIAN EXPORTERS

As in the 2023 edition, the MECS report also includes an interesting in-depth look at the 30 largest Indian tile exporters ranked by export revenues in 2023-2024. As mentioned, all of these companies are based in the Morbi ceramic district.

Icon Granito again topped the ranking in 2024 with export revenues of €56 million, followed by Italica Granito, Lavish Granito, Itaca Ceramic and Laxveer Ceramic , all with export revenues between €35 million and €42 million. For all 30 companies, the top three export markets in 2024 are also listed, confirming – as in the previous year – the wide variety of destination markets served.

The report also analyses the market shares held by the top five Indian exporters in each of the country’s key foreign markets, revealing the high level of competition between the top Indian players. ◼

Table 7: INDIA

印度对其出口量降至 950 万平方米，较 2023 年（已下降 26%）再降 46.8%。

2024 年出口均价最高的国家是土耳其（11.1 欧元/平方 米），其次是英国（7.1 欧元/平方米），而最低均价出现在 多个非洲国家（2 欧元/平方米）。

瓷质砖出口持续领跑

2024 年印度瓷质砖出口继续占据主导地位，占总出口量的 75% 以上（2023 年为 72%）。该品类在海外市场的表现优 于其他陶瓷表面材料，且销量降幅有限。出口总量达 4.03 亿平方米（较 2023 年的 4.23 亿平方米下降 4.8%），创收 16.8 亿欧元（下降 7.5%），占瓷砖出口总额的 84%。平均 价格从 4.3 欧元/平方米微降至 4.2 欧元/平方米。

印度瓷质砖主要出口市场为阿联酋（增长 21.5%）、俄罗斯 （增长 23%）、美国、墨西哥和伊拉克。在许多市场，瓷质 砖占印度瓷砖出口量的 90% 以上，其中俄罗斯达 98%，埃 及更是高达 100%。

印度前 30 大出口企业

与 2023 年版报告相同，MECS 此次也对 2023-2024 年 按出口额排名的印度前 30 大瓷砖出口商进行了深度分 析。这些企业均位于莫尔比陶瓷产区。

Icon Granito 以 5600 万欧元的出口额再次位居 2024年榜首，其后依次是 Italica Granito、Lavish Granito、Itaca Ceramic 和 Laxveer Ceramic，这些 企业的出口额均在 3500 万至 4200 万欧元之间。报告列 出了所有 30 家企业 2024 年的三大主要出口市场，与往年 一样，这些企业的目标市场分布广泛。

PORCELAIN TILE 1/5

报告还分析了前五大出口企业在印度各主要海外市场的份 额情况，显示出印度头部企业之间的激烈竞争态势。◼

TAB. 4 - THE 10 MAJOR EXPORT MARKETS OF INDIAN PORCELAIN TILES

2024年中国瓷砖出口持续下滑

CHINESE CERAMIC TILE EXPORTS

CONTINUE TO DECLINE IN 2024

Paola Giacomini - p.giacomini@kairosmediagroup.it

In 2024, the downward trend in Chinese ceramic tile exports continued, marking a steady and ongoing contraction for over a decade, with the only interruption to this negative trajectory occurring in 2023. After a 6% increase two years ago, export volumes from the Asian giant fell by 2.5% in 2024, decreasing from 615 to 600 million square meters . Despite this decline, China remains the world’s largest tile exporter , partly due to the sharper contraction of its main competitor – India – whose exports fell to 525 million square meters last year (-11%).

OVER 70% OF TILES SOLD IN ASIA

Asia’s growing importance in China’s foreign tile sales is increasingly evident. In 2024, Asia (including the Middle East) absorbed 442.5 million square meters of Chinese tiles, up 0.9% from 2023, accounting for nearly 74% of total exports (compared to just 52% a decade ago). Fourteen of the top 20 export markets for Chinese ceramic tiles are in Asia, including the top 5: the Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Exports to Latin America , China’s second-largest export region for tiles, declined last year to 66 million square meters (-11%). Among the main markets – Peru, Chile, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic – only Colombia saw an increase in sales.

2024

年，中国陶瓷砖出口延续下降趋势，标志着这 一下滑态势已持续十余年（仅在 2023 年出现短暂中 断）。继两年前增长 6% 后，2024 年这一亚洲巨头的 出口量下降 2.5%，从 6.15 亿平方米降至 6 亿平方米。 尽管出现了这种降幅，中国仍然是 世界上最大的瓷砖 出口国，部分原因是其主要竞争对手印度的出口量大 幅收缩——该国去年出口量降至 5.25 亿平方米（下降 11%）。

亚洲市场占比超七成

亚洲在中国瓷砖出口中的重要性日益凸显。2024 年，亚 洲（包括中东）吸纳了 4.425 亿平方米的中国瓷砖，较 2023 年增长 0.9%，占出口总量的近 74%（而十年前仅为 52%）。中国瓷砖前 20 大出口市场中，有 14 个位于亚洲， 前五位分别是：菲律宾、印度尼西亚、韩国、马来西亚和泰 国。

拉丁美洲作为中国瓷砖第二大出口区域，去年出口量下降 至 6600 万平方米（下降 11%）。在主要市场中，仅哥伦比 亚实现销售增长，秘鲁、智利和多米尼加共和国均出现下 滑。

The decade-long decline in Chinese exports to Africa - largely due to the parallel rise in local Chinese-owned production facilities across the continent - also deepened in 2024. Sales dropped to 34 million square meters (-29%), primarily shipped to Senegal, Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.

On the other hand, Chinese tiles gained ground in Oceania . In 2024, exports to the region rose to 37.6 million square meters (+10.6% vs. 2023), of which 33 million square meters (+9.4%) were sold in Australia – still China’s sixth-largest export market, where it holds an estimated 75% market share. Since the introduction of U.S. anti-dumping duties in 2020, Chinese presence in North America has been almost entirely limited to Canada, China’s 16th largest foreign market. In 2024, exports to Canada grew by 9% to 9 million square meters. An additional 3 million square meters were exported to Mexico and the United States, both markets in decline. Finally, Europe (including both EU and non-EU countries), now a marginal destination for Chinese ceramic tiles, saw a further decrease in 2024 to 8 million square meters.

OVER 80% OF EXPORTS CONCENTRATED IN TOP 20 MARKETS

A more detailed analysis of China’s tile export destinations reveals some noteworthy trends.

First, export sales are highly concentrated: in 2024, out of roughly 200 countries that imported Chinese tiles, the top 20 markets accounted for 82.6% of total export volumes (or 81% excluding Hong Kong, a special administrative region), amounting to 496 out of 600 million square meters. Another 33 countries imported between 1 and 5 million square meters, while all others remained below 1 million.

中国对 非洲 出口持续十年下滑——主要由于非洲大陆 中国投资建设的本地化工厂不断增加，中国对非洲瓷砖 出口的下滑趋势在 2024 年进一步加深。销售量下降至 3400 万平方米（下降 29%），主要销往塞内加尔、肯尼 亚、喀麦隆、加纳、尼日利亚和南非。

另一方面，中国瓷砖在 大洋洲市场表现良好。2024 年， 对该地区的出口增至 3760 万平方米（较 2023 年增 长 10.6%），其中澳大利亚达 3300 万平方米（增加 9.4%）——该国仍是中国第六大出口市场，中国瓷砖在当 地市场份额估计达 75%。

自 2020 年美国实施反倾销税以来，中国瓷砖在北美市场 几乎仅限于加拿大（中国第 16 大海外市场）。2024 年， 对加拿大的出口增长 9% 至 900 万平方米。对墨西哥和美 国出口合计 300 万平方米，这两个市场均呈下降趋势。

欧洲（包括欧盟和非欧盟国家）目前仅是中国瓷砖的边缘 市场，2024 年出口量进一步降至 800 万平方米。

中国瓷砖出口超过 80% 集中于前 20 大市场 对中国瓷砖出口目的地的详细分析揭示了一些值得关注 的趋势。

首先，出口销售高度集中：2024 年，在约 200 个进口中 国瓷砖的国家中，前 20 大市场占据了总出口量的 82.6% （若排除特别行政区香港则为 81%），相当于 6 亿平方米 中的 4.96 亿平方米。另外有 33 个国家进口量在 100 万 至 500 万平方米之间，其余国家均不足 100 万平方米。

in volume in 2024 (Indonesia, Cambodia, Peru, Israel, Myanmar, Dominican Republic), while six posted strong growth (Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, North Korea, Colombia, Kazakhstan).

SHARP DECLINE IN EXPORT REVENUES

Alongside the 2.5% drop in export volumes, the value of Chi-

六个市场出现两位数降幅（印度尼西亚、柬埔寨、秘鲁、以色 列、缅甸、多米尼加共和国），另有六个市场则实现强劲增长 （马来西亚、泰国、越南、朝鲜、哥伦比亚、哈萨克斯坦）。

出口额大幅下滑 在出口量下降 2.5% 的同时，2024

TAB. 2 - THE MAIN EXPORTS MARKETS FOR CHINESE CERAMIC TILES

Source: MECS

rate on 31/12/2024), export revenues fell from €4.27 billion in 2023 to around €3 billion in 2024 – a 30% decrease.

The downturn, often substantial, affected nearly all major markets, including those that saw growth in export volumes.

The only exceptions were Australia, which recorded a 2.6% increase in export value (to €185 million), and Kazakhstan, up 28.6% to €31 million. Average selling prices declined noticeably and broadly, with the sole exception of Indonesia, where prices held steady at €3.2 per square meter. ◼

31 日的汇率折算为欧元），出口额从 2023 年的 42.7 亿 欧元降至约 30 亿欧元，降幅达 30%。

这一下滑趋势几乎波及所有主要市场，包括那些出口量 增长的市场。仅澳大利亚（出口额增长 2.6% 至 1.85 亿 欧元）和哈萨克斯坦（增长 28.6% 至 3100 万欧元）例 外。

平均售价普遍明显下降，唯一例外是印度尼西亚，其价 格稳定在 3.2 欧元/平方米。◼

We Are Acimac——意大利卓越产品的标杆

WE ARE ACIMAC, THE STANDARD-BEARER OF ITALIAN EXCELLENCE

We Are Acimac is the new promotional trademark launched in 2024 by the Italian ceramic machinery and equipment manufacturers’ association Acimac. The initiative brings together all the association’s international promotional efforts under a single logo and serves to highlight the many outstanding aspects of Italian technology on the global stage. Italy’s leadership in the ceramic machinery sector is the result of numerous factors, as Acimac’s Chairman Paolo Lamberti explained to us.

CWR: Mr Lamberti, how did the We Are Acimac initiative come about?

PAOLO LAMBERTI: We wanted a trademark that would reflect our superior quality and the excellence that sets us apart from our global competitors. As a world-leading industry, it is essential for us to ensure that our unique qualities are recognised by our customers. Adding value, innovating and maintaining a commitment to continuous product research are crucial aspects of our business and should not be taken for granted. We Are Acimac also serves to reaffirm the importance of awareness and teamwork, two qualities that a trade association must continually promote and highlight.

CWR: So investing in Italian systems and solutions brings multiple advantages for global ceramic manufacturers.

P. LAMBERTI: That’s right, Italian-made ceramic machinery offers a wide range of technical, qualitative and economic advantages. First and foremost, it represents the pinnacle of state-of-the-art technology: nowhere else in the world does the industry invest so heavily in research, development and innovation. Italy has always been a pioneer in the ceramic industry, breaking new ground with innovations such as largesize slabs, digital solutions and implementation of strategic design. As for quality, Italian machinery is universally recognized as a benchmark of excellence with an outstanding reputation in all areas from sales through to customer support and service, which have been further improved in recent years with the adoption of all available servitization tools.

CWR: And then there are the financial advantages...

P. LAMBERTI: Exactly. These benefits are summed up in the concept of total cost of ownership. The cost of Italian machinery is easier to reduce in the medium term thanks to its outstanding levels of reliability, durability, versatility and service. In other words, an Italian machine not only lasts longer but also delivers higher productivity, making it easier for custom-

We Are Acimac 是意大利陶瓷机械和设备制造商协会 Acimac 于 2024 年推出的全新推广品牌标识。这一倡 议整合了协会所有国际推广活动，以统一标识强化意大 利技术在全球舞台上的卓越表现。正如 Acimac 主席 Paolo Lamberti 所言，意大利在陶瓷机械领域的领导 地位源于多重优势。

《陶瓷世界评论》：Lamberti 先生， We Are Acimac 这一品牌标识 是如何产生的？

Paolo Lamberti：我们希望有一个品牌标识能够反映出 我们的卓越品质与差异化竞争优势，让我们在全球竞争 对手中确立独特价值锚点。。作为全球领先的行业，确保 我们的独特优势被客户认可至关重要。增值、创新以及 对产品研究的持续投入是我们业务的关键所在，这些不 应该被视为理所当然的因素。We Are Acimac 还旨在 重申意识和团队合作的重要性，这两种特质是行业协会 必须不断推广和强调的品质。

《陶瓷世界评论》：所以投资于意大利系统和解决方案为 全球陶瓷制造商带来了多方面的优势。

P.Lamberti：没错，意大利制造的陶瓷机械设备在技 术、质量和经济方面都具有诸多优势。首先，它代表了最 前沿的技术，世界上没有哪个国家能像意大利这样，在研 发和创新方面投入如此之多。意大利一直是陶瓷行业的 先驱，在大尺寸板、数字化解决方案和实施战略设计等 方面不断创新。就质量而言，意大利机械设备被公认为 卓越标杆，其在销售、客户支持和服务等所有领域的声誉 无与伦比，近年来更是在服务化转型（Servitization）战 略加持下更趋精进。

《陶瓷世界评论》：然后还有经济方面的优势…… P.Lamberti：正是如此。这些优势体现在总拥有成本的 概念中。由于可靠性、耐用性、通用性和服务支持等方面 的卓越表现，意大利机械设备的中期成本更易缩减。换 言之，一台意大利制造的机器不仅寿命更长，而且生产效

ers to recoup their initial investments. The machinery manufacturers’ focus on energy savings brings further cost benefits. Latest-generation kilns and dryers are increasingly energy efficient and are designed to run not only on natural gas but also on alternative energy sources. Waste recovery and process optimisation also allow customers to make significant new savings. This level of attention is unmatched anywhere in the world, largely due to the strict environmental regulations imposed on the Italian ceramic producers, who were our very first customers.

CWR: Versatility is another related aspect.

P. LAMBERTI: That’s right, an Italian-built line can be adapted easily and rapidly to the many different needs of the market, so a factory equipped with Italian technology is highly flexible in terms of product size, line configuration and production batches. This is a particularly important aspect given the recent trend in the ceramic industry towards smaller batch sizes. Technologies developed in other countries are unable to deliver the same levels of flexibility.

CWR: What are the biggest difficulties faced by Italian companies in world markets?

P. LAMBERTI: It’s difficult to generalise as each situation would need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, one of our biggest difficulties is making companies around the world aware of the advantages of Italian technology. For example, it is essential to get across the message that Italian raw materials preparation machines have set new standards for both wet and dry grinding, that Italy maintains a leadership position in the field of large slab forming, and that Italian companies were the first to develop digital decoration and special visual and tactile effects on tiles. As I mentioned earlier, our machines are also highly sustainable in terms of the environment, reducing consumption and waste.

CWR: You should be pleased that one out of every two machines currently installed anywhere the world was made in Italy.

P. LAMBERTI: That’s true, but as an entrepreneur, I can’t allow myself the luxury of seeing the glass half-full. I have to look at the half-empty part and consider it as new terrain to conquer. In any case, it’s crucial that we remain vigilant. The highly volatile economic landscape and intensifying competition, particularly from China, pose significant threats to our leadership position. ◼

率更高，使得客户能够更快地收回初始投资。设备制造商 对能源节约的关注带来了进一步的成本效益。最新一代 的窑炉和干燥机越来越节能，不仅可以使用天然气，还适 用替代能源。废物回收和流程优化还能为客户节省出更 多成本。这种关注程度在世界上无与伦比，这很大程度上 得益于意大利对陶瓷生产商实施的严格环境法规——这 些生产商曾是我们最早期的客户。

《陶瓷世界评论》：通用性是另一个相关方面。

P.Lamberti：没错，意大利产线展现出了卓越的市场适配 性，因此配备意大利技术的工厂可在产品尺寸、生产线配 置和生产批次等维度实现灵活调整。考虑到陶瓷行业最 近朝着小批量生产的趋势发展，这一特点尤为重要。相较 之下，其他国家开发的技术无法达到同等灵活性水平。

《陶瓷世界评论》：您认为意大利公司在全球市场上面临 哪些最大的困难？

P.Lamberti：很难一概而论，因为每个情况都需要单独 评估。但我们面临的最大困难之一是让世界各地的公司 意识到意大利技术的优势。例如，必须向外界传达的关 键信息包括：意大利原料制备设备在湿法和干法研磨工 艺领域树立了新标杆；意大利在大规格陶瓷板成型技术 领域保持领先地位；意大利企业率先开发了瓷砖数字化 装饰技术，并实现了特殊视觉与触觉效果的创新。正如 我先前所提到的，我们的机器在环保方面也具有高度可 持续性，能够减少消耗并降低废弃物产生。

《陶瓷世界评论》：您应该感到欣慰，目前全球已安装的 陶瓷机械中，每两台就有一台是意大利制造。

P.Lamberti：

确实如此，但作为企业家，我无法沉溺于“ 半杯水理论”的乐观态度。我必须关注“半杯空的玻璃 杯”，将未满之域视为亟待开拓的战略纵深。无论如何， 保持警惕至关重要。高度波动的经济环境以及竞争的加 剧，尤其是来自中国市场的威胁，对我们领导地位构成 重大挑战。◼

Paolo Lamberti

WORLD SANITARYWARE EXPORTS AND IMPORTS 全球卫生洁具进出口概况

Luca Baraldi, MECS / Acimac Research Dept. (l.baraldi@mecs.org)

In the period 2010-2023, global import/export flows of ceramic sanitaryware grew by 59.8% from 2.16 million to 3.45 million tonnes, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4%. Following more than a decade of almost uninterrupted growth (the pandemic year 2020 saw the only contraction between 2010 and 2021), global exports of ceramic sanitaryware experienced a second consecutive year of decline in 2023, falling by 5.8% compared to 2022. The downward trend was observed in virtually all areas of production with the sole exception of the NAFTA region, which was sustained by the strong growth of Mexican exports.

Asia remained the world’s largest sanitaryware exporter, increasing its share of global exports to 67.6% despite a 4.5% fall to 2.33 million tonnes in 2023. This was a combined result of contractions in China and Thailand, partially offset by higher exports from India, Vietnam and Iran.

Exports from the European Union, the world’s second largest exporter, also fell by 16.6% to 433,000 tonnes. The three largest exporting countries in the region – Poland, Germany and Portugal, which alone account for half of EU exports – all recorded declines of around 16%.

在 2010-2023 年间，全球陶瓷卫生洁具进出口总量从 216 万吨增长至 345 万吨，增幅达 59.8%，年复合增 长率（CAGR）为 4%。其经过逾十年黄金增长期（2010 年至 2021 年期间，仅2020年疫情冲击导致短暂收缩） 后，2023 年全球陶瓷卫生洁具出口遭遇了连续第二年下 行，同比 2022 年下滑了 5.8% 。这一下行趋势几乎影响 了所有生产区，唯独北美自由贸易区 (NAFTA) 例外，其 出口因墨西哥的强劲增长而保持稳定。

亚洲仍然是全球最大的卫生洁具出口地区，尽管 2023 年出口量下降 4.5% 至 233 万吨，但其在全球出口中所 占的份额仍增至 67.6%。这一结果归因于中国与泰国出 口萎缩的叠加效应所致，而中国和泰国的萎缩部分与印 度、越南和伊朗出口增长相抵消。

欧盟（全球第二大出口地区）的出口量也下降了 16.6%， 降至 43.3万吨。该地区最大的三个出口国——波兰、 德国和葡萄牙（这三个国家合计占欧盟出口总量的一 半）——出口量均下降约 16%。

Source: Mecs / Acimac Research dept. on BSRIA and ITC data

TAB. 1 - EXPORTS OF SANITARYWARE BY AREA (TONS)

Following the negative performance in 2022, North America (NAFTA) resumed its growth in exports in 2023 with a total of 336,000 tonnes (+18.4%), almost entirely from Mexico (302,000 tonnes, +20%).

Exports from non-EU European countries also experienced a severe contraction (-21.4% to 199,000 tonnes), with Turkey down 17.7% (153,000 tonnes), followed by South America (69,000 tonnes, -18%) and Africa, which remained stable at around 80,000 tonnes.

A glance at the thirteen-year period as a whole provides a clear picture of how exports have evolved in each area and in particular reveals the growth of Asia, whose exports have more than doubled from 1.1 million to 2.3 million tonnes (CAGR 2023/2010 +6.7%), matching the result achieved in 2019. Asia’s percentage share of global exports has risen from 51% in 2010 to the current figure of 67.6%, winning shares from almost all the other regions.

By contrast, the EU’s exports experienced a decline during the period in question (CAGR -1.5%), with their share of world trade falling from 24.2% to 12.6%. The NAFTA region’s share fell from 12.4% to 9.7% despite overall 25% growth in exports since 2010.

在经历了2022年的低迷后，北美 (NAFTA) 在2023年 恢复了出口增长，总量达到 33.6 万吨（+18.4%），几乎 全部来自墨西哥的出口（30.2 万吨，+20%）。

非欧盟欧洲国家的出口也遭遇了严重收缩（ - 21.4%，至 19.9 万吨），其中土耳其下降了 17.7%（15.3 万吨），其 次是南美洲（6.9 万吨，-18%）和非洲，后者出口量保持 稳定，在 8 万吨左右。

纵观整个十三年期间，可以清楚地看到各地区出口的变 化趋势，特别是亚洲的增长情况，其出口量从 110 万吨 增长到 230 万吨，增长了一倍多（2023/2010 年年复合 增长率 6.7%），与 2019 年取得的成果相当。亚洲在全 球出口中的占比从 2010 年的 51% 上升至目前的 67.6% ，抢占了其他几乎所有地区的市场份额。

相比之下，欧盟在这一时期的出口遭遇了下滑（年复合 增长率 -1.5%），在全球贸易中的份额从 24.2% 降至 12.6%。尽管自 2010 年以来北美自由贸易区出口总量 增长了 25%，但其在全球贸易中的占比仍从 12.4% 下

Source: Mecs / Acimac Research dept. on BSRIA and ITC data

TAB. 2 - THE TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES (TONS)

South America, which in 2010 accounted for 4.6% of world exports, saw its share drop to 2%, while volumes remained stable over the 13-year period. The only exceptions were non-EU European countries and Africa. Non-EU Europe maintained its share of world exports at around 6% over the 13-year period thanks to 50% growth in export volumes, while Africa’s exports grew by 122% over the same period, increasing its share of global trade from 1.7% to 2.3%.

The 2023 ranking of the top 10 exporter countries has remained unchanged with respect to 2022. China retained the top spot with exports of 1.81 million tonnes (down 5.4% on 2022), alone accounting for 78% of Asian and 52.5% of world exports. Mexico, the second largest exporter with an 8.8% share of global exports, recorded a 20.2% increase to 302,000 tonnes, while India recovered from the 2022 contraction

滑至 9.7%。南美洲在 2010 年占全球出口的 4.6%，如 今这一比例已降至 2%，尽管其近十三年间全球的出口 量保持稳定。唯一例外的是非欧盟欧洲国家和非洲。 得益于出口量激增 50%的强劲动能，非欧盟欧洲国家 近十三年在全球出口中的份额保持在6% 左右，而非洲 的出口量在同一时期内激增了 122%，使其在全球贸易 中的份额从 1.7% 提升至 2.3%。

2023 年十大出口国排名与 2022 年相比保持不变。

中国以 181 万吨的出口量（同比下降 5.4%）蝉联榜首， 占亚洲总出口量的 78% 和全球总出口量的 52.5%。墨 西哥 位居第二，占全球出口总量的 8.8%，出口量增长 20.2%，达 30.2 万吨；印度 则从 2022 年的收缩中恢

TAB. 3: IMPORTS OF SANITARYWARE BY AREA (TONS)

Source: Mecs / Acimac Research Dept. on BSRIA and ITC data

TAB. 4 - THE TOP IMPORTING COUNTRIES (TON)

Source: Mecs / Acimac Research dept. on BSRIA and ITC data

with 5.5% growth to reach 265,000 tonnes. Next came Turkey, Poland, Thailand, Germany and Portugal, all with declines of between 16% and 18%. Vietnam and Iran completed the top 10 with 3.5% and 1.5% increases compared to 2022, respectively. Overall, the 10 largest sanitaryware exporter countries accounted for 85% of global exports.

An analysis of 2023 imports to the various continents not only confirms Asia and North America as the two regions accounting for the majority of sanitaryware imports but also shows that they have relatively similar levels of imported volumes: Asia 1 million tonnes (29% of global imports, down 10% on 2022); North America 931,000 tonnes (27% of global imports, -5.9% on 2022).Trailing at a distance, the EU accounted for 20.5% of global imports with 709,000 tonnes (-8% on 2022).

The remaining 23% of world imports were divided between Africa, South America, non-EU European countries and Oceania.

复，出口量增长 5.5%，达到 26.5 万吨。紧随其后的是 土耳其、波兰、泰国、德国和葡萄牙，这些国家的出口量 均下降了 16% 至 18%。越南和伊朗跻身前十，分别同比 增长 3.5% 和 1.5%。全球卫生洁具产品出口前十名的国 家共占全球出口总量的 85%。

根据对各大洲 2023 年进口量的分析，亚洲和北美是卫 生洁具的主要进口地区，其进口量规模相对接近：亚洲 进口量为 100 万吨（占全球总进口量的 29%，同比下 降 10%）；北美 进口量为 93.1 万吨（占全球总进口量的 27%，同比下降 5.9%）。

欧盟的进口量为 70.9 万吨，占全球进口量的 20.5%（与 2022 年相比下降了 8%）。

其余 23% 的全球卫生洁具产品进口分布在非洲、南美

FIG. 1 - SANITARYWARE EXPORTS BY AREA (SHARES IN % - 2010 VS. 2023)

FIG. 2 - SANITARYWARE IMPORTS BY AREA (SHARES IN % - 2010 VS. 2023)

sanitaryware

The 2023 ranking of the top 10 sanitaryware importing countries saw a number of changes in position compared to the previous year, as well as the exit of Vietnam and the return of Italy. Overall, the ten largest sanitaryware importers accounted for 47.8% of global sanitaryware imports (1.65 million tonnes).

In 2023, the United States was once again the world’s largest sanitaryware importer with 759,000 tonnes (8.7% down on 2022). It retained a strong lead over all other importing countries with 22% of world imports, as well as almost all (82%) of imports to the NAFTA region. This marked the continuation of a longstanding tradition considering that in 2010 the USA imported more than 500,000 tonnes, 23% of world imports.

France climbed to second place with imports of almost 123,000 tonnes (-5.6% over 2021), overtaking Germany, whose imports fell by 20.5% to 119,000 tonnes. Next came the UK (113,000 tonnes, +1.2%), followed by Canada, Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Italy and the Philippines. Germany was the only country to rank among both the top 10 exporters and the top 10 importers of sanitaryware, with higher import than export volumes.

One final point of interest is the analysis of the main export destinations with respect to the geographical areas of production. Four out of seven areas sell the vast majority of their exports within their own geographical regions or continents: 96.5% of NAFTA area exports (mainly from Mexico) remain in North America, which essentially means the USA; 84% of South American exports remain in Latin America; 78% of EU exports are sold in EU markets and 64% of Oceania’s exports remain in Oceania. At the other extreme, 83% of exports from non-EU Europe are sold in other regions, particularly the EU (Turkey’s largest export market). Similarly, 77% of African exports are sold outside Africa and 60% of Asian exports are shipped outside the Asian continent, driven by China’s ability to sell its products in almost all areas of the world. ◼

洲、非欧盟欧洲国家和大洋洲。

在 2023 年的卫生洁具十大进口国排名中，与前一年相 比，排名出现多席位次更迭，越南退出了榜单，意大利重 返前十名。总体而言，十大卫生洁具进口国占全球卫生洁 具进口总量（165 万吨）的 47.8%。

2023 年，美国再次成为全球最大的卫生洁具进口国，进 口量达 75.9 万吨（较 2022 年下降了 8.7%）。美国占全球 进口总量的 22%，北美自由贸易区以82%的压倒性进口量 份额，保有对其他所有进口国的强劲领先优势。这一趋势 自 2010 年以来一直延续，当时美国进口了逾 50 万吨卫 生洁具，占全球进口总量的 23%。

法国攀升至第二位，进口量达到近 12.3 万吨（同比下降 5.6%），超越德国，后者的进口量下降了 20.5%，至 11.9 万吨。紧随其后的是 英国（11.3 万吨，同比增长 1.2%）， 随后是加拿大、西班牙、韩国、沙特阿拉伯、意大利和菲律 宾。

德国是唯一一个同时跻身卫生洁具十大出口国和十大进口 国的国家（进口量大于出口量）。

最后值得关注的一点是对 主要出口目的地与其生产地区 之间关系的分析。七个地区中有四个地区的大部分出口是 在其各自的地理区域或大洲内销售的：北美自由贸易区 96.5% 的出口（主要来自墨西哥）仍在北美（实质上意味 着美国）；南美洲 84% 的出口仍在拉丁美洲；欧盟 78% 的 出口在欧盟市场销售；大洋洲 64% 的出口仍在大洋洲。 另一方面，非欧盟欧洲国家出口产品的 83% 销往其他地 区，特别是欧盟（土耳其最大的出口市场）。同样，非洲 77% 的出口产品销往非洲以外地区；亚洲 60% 的出口产 品运往亚洲大陆之外，这主要得益于中国能够将其产品销 售到世界几乎所有区域。◼

FIG. 3 - EXPORTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE INTEGRATED

Villeroy & Boch 全面达成目标

VILLEROY & BOCH GROUP MEETS ALL ITS TARGETS

Villeroy & Boch posted record-breaking results in 2024 including revenues of €1.42 billion (+57.6% compared to 2023). This growth was primarily due to the acquisition of Ideal Standard in March 2024, which enabled the Mettlach-based Group to strengthen its global presence and expand its product portfolio. The company also improved its operating EBIT by 10% from €88.7 million to €97.6 million.

The integration of Ideal Standard was the overall focus of the Group’s activities in 2024, which concentrated on developing a joint strategy and an optimised and integrated organisational structure. “With the integration of Ideal Standard, we’ve created a new company that has successfully positioned itself on the market under the umbrella of the Villeroy & Boch Group with two strong brands, clearly defined strategies for growth and an international organisation,” commented CEO Gabi Schupp “Ideal Standard complements Villeroy & Boch’s business model. All assumptions regarding the complementary strengths in terms of product portfolio, sales channels and regional presence have been confirmed and increased the Group’s competitiveness.”

THE BATHROOM & WELLNESS DIVISION SURPASSES €1 BILLION

With the integration of Ideal Standard, the Bathroom & Wellness Division generated revenues of €1,098.9 million (89.7% up on 2023). Ideal Standard companies contributed revenue of €512.1 million from 1 March 2024 onwards. The results are notable even when adjusting for acquisitions. Despite the continued subdued development of the construction sector, Villeroy & Boch managed to slightly exceed the previous year’s sales level. The Bathroom & Wellness Division generated an operating profit (EBIT) of €65.2 million in 2024, up €7.9 million or 13.8% over the previous year.

Villeroy & Boch 集团于 2024 年实现突破性增长，全 年营收达 14.2 亿欧元（较 2023 年增长 57.6%），创下 历史新高。这一增长主要得益于 2024 年 3 月对 Ideal Standard 的收购，使总部位于梅特拉赫的集团进一步 巩固了全球市场地位并扩展了产品组合。此外，集团的 息税前利润 (EBIT) 也提升了 10%，从 8870 万欧元增至 9760 万欧元。

2024 年集团的核心工作聚焦于与 Ideal Standard 的整 合，包括制定联合战略及构建优化的一体化组织架构。 集团首席执行官 Gabi Schupp 表示：“通过整合 Ideal Standard，我们成功组建了一家在 Villeroy & Boch 集团框架下运营的新公司，旗下两大品牌定位清晰、增 长战略明确，并建立了国际化的组织体系。”“Ideal Standard 与 Villeroy & Boch 的业务模式形成互补。

双方在产品组合、销售渠道及地区业务上的协同优势已 得到充分验证，显著提升了集团的整体竞争力。”

卫浴及健康护理事业部营收突破十亿欧元大关

整合 Ideal Standard 后，卫浴及健康护理事业部的 营收达到 10.989 亿欧元（比 2023 年增长了 89.7%）。

CEO of Villeroy & Boch Group, with CFO Dr. Markus Warncke

自 2024 年 3 月 1 日 起，Ideal Standard

公司为集团贡献了 5.121 亿欧元的营收。

即使调整收购因素，这 一业绩仍表现亮眼。

尽管建筑行业持续低 迷，Villeroy & Boch 仍小幅超越上年的 销售水平。2024 年，

卫浴及健康护理事业 部的息税前利润达到 6520 万欧元，较上年 增长 790 万欧元，增 幅为 13.8%。

新集团充分受益于两

Gabi Schupp,

The new Group benefits from the complementary strengths of the two brands.

The first benefit is an expanded product portfolio, which in addition to high-end ceramics now includes Ideal Standard’s expertise in fittings, a segment where Villeroy & Boch has tripled its market share.

The second is diversified sales channels: while Villeroy & Boch is positioned in the premium segment, Ideal Standard targets the smart premium segment, excelling in large-scale projects in the public, healthcare, hospitality and residential sectors.

The third benefit is a strategic geographical expansion, with Villeroy & Boch historically strong in Central and Northern Europe and Asia, while Ideal Standard is well established in the UK, Italy and the Middle East/North Africa region. In 2024, the new Villeroy & Boch Group doubled its revenues outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

DINING & LIFESTYLE DIVISION REMAINS STABLE

Despite sluggish consumer demand, the revenue of the Dining & Lifestyle Division remained stable in 2024 at €319.3 million. While sales through brick-and-mortar stores declined (except for the Group-owned retail shops, which remained stable), the project business for hotels and restaurants and e-commerce delivered positive performances.

The division’s operating EBIT reached €32.4 million (+3.2% compared to 2023).

INVESTMENTS AND OUTLOOK

In the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group invested a total of €58.3 million in tangible and intangible assets. The focus of investment was on the modernisation and auto-

大品牌的互补优势。

首先是拓宽了产品组合，除了高端陶瓷产品，Villeroy & Boch 通过整合 Ideal Standard 在卫浴配件领域的专 长，成功将该领域的市场份额翻了三倍。

其次是销售渠道的多元化：Villeroy & Boch 专注于高 端市场，而 Ideal Standard 则深耕“智能高端”领域， 在公共设施、医疗、酒店和住宅等大型项目中表现突出。 第三个优势是战略性的地 理扩张，Villeroy & Boch 在中 欧、北欧和亚洲的发展历来强劲，而Ideal Standard 则 在英国、意大利和中东/北非地区根基深厚。新 Villeroy & Boch 集团在德国、奥地利和瑞士以外市场的营收翻 倍增长。

餐饮与生活方式部门保持稳定 尽管消费需求疲软，餐饮与生活方式部的收入在 2024 年 仍保持稳定，为 3.193 亿欧元。虽然实体门店的销售额 有所下降（除集团自营零售店持平外），但面向酒店和餐 厅的项目业务以及电商业务表现积极。

该部门的息税前利润达到 3240 万欧元，较 2023 年增长 了 3.2%。

投资与展望

在 2024 财年，Villeroy & Boch 集团在有形资产和无形 资产方面的投资总额为 5830 万欧元。投资重点放在了 两大部门生产现场的现代化和自动化上，以及通过开设

mation of the production sites of both divisions and on brand presence with the opening of Villeroy & Boch World and the outlet at the Group headquarters in Mettlach, Germany, as well as the modernisation of company-owned retail shops in Germany and abroad. With over 12,000 employees and a presence in more than 140 countries, the Group is well positioned to create lasting value for employees, customers and shareholders. The forecasts for the 2025 financial year are for an increase in consolidated revenue in the high single-digit percentage range and a moderate increase in operating EBIT. The rolling return on net operating assets in 2025 is expected to remain at 2024 levels.

THE TWO BRANDS TOGETHER AT ISH 2025

“Inspire More. Create More. Together.” was the motto marking the first joint presence of the two brands at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt. In a spacious exhibition space characterised by minimalist luxury and a welcoming atmosphere, the brands celebrated their shared passion for design, innovation and craftsmanship.

The bathroom concept developed by designers Christian Haas and Gesa Hansen emphasised textures and natural materials: solid wood furniture, satiny polished 3D tiles and ceramic washbasins in natural shades. The chosen hues of warm anthracite and light sand produced flowing transitions, depth and elegance, creating a comfortable and relaxing monochrome ambience. This approach transforms the bathroom into a timeless design space that combines both aesthetics and functionality. The concept of luxury is also being redefined. In place of passing fads, the focus is shifting towards durability, quality and sustainability

“The most important trend is the shift away from trends - towards things that last,” says Christian Haas “More than ever, today’s designers need to follow an ethical and responsible approach and make sustainability the centre of their vision,” adds Roberto Palomba “Respect for the environment is not an option, it is essential for a more mindful, harmonious and respectful future for our planet.” ◼

Villeroy & Boch World

旗舰店、德国梅特拉赫总 部园区的奥特莱斯店，以 及对国内外自营零售门 店进行现代化改造来提 升品牌形象。

集团目前拥有超过 12000 名员工，业务遍布 全球 140多个国家，能够 为员工、客户和股东持久 创造价值。对于 2025 财 年，集团预计合并收入将 实现高个位数百分比的 增长，息税前利润将适度 增长。2025 年的滚动期 净运营资产收益率预计将与 2024 年持平。

两大品牌首次联袂亮相 ISH 2025

“ 激发更多，创建更多，携手同行”是两大品牌首次联合 参展 2025 年法兰克福国际浴室设备、楼宇、能源、空调 技术及再生能源展览会 (ISH 2025) 的主题。在以极简奢 华与温馨氛围为特色的宽敞展厅中，双方共同展现了对 设计、创新与工艺的热忱。

设计师 Christian Haas 和 Gesa Hansen 打造的浴室 概念，以材质与自然元素为核心：实木家具、缎面抛光 3D 瓷砖和自然色调的陶瓷面盆。温暖的炭灰色与浅沙色 形成流畅的过渡，赋予空间层次感与优雅格调，营造出 舒适、宁静的单色调氛围。这一理念将浴室转化为经典 的设计空间，完美融合美学与功能性。

奢华的概念也得到重新定义。在摒弃短暂潮流的浪潮 下，行业正转向 耐用性、 品质与可持续性 的核心 价值。Christian Haa s 指出：“最重要的趋势是 摒弃潮流——转而追求 永恒之物。”“如今，设 计师比以往任何时候都 更需秉持伦理与责任， 让可持续性成为其愿 景的核心。”Roberto Palomba 补充道。“尊 重环境不是一种选择，而 是为我们的地球创造一 个更审慎、更和谐、更受 尊重的未来之必需”。

THE “EASY FACTORY” CONCEPT OPENS THE PATH TO FUTURE CERAMIC PRODUCTION

Productivity, control and eco-friendly design are the three guiding principles behind Sacmi’s new “easy factory” concept, which combines powerful, high-performance machines with automation and digital controls throughout the entire production process, from body preparation to logistics. It also incorporates innovative thermal processes that support the industry’s climate-neutral goals. This approach achieves a perfect balance between environmental sustainability, productivity and high quality, freeing up resources for increasingly ambitious projects.

A ZERO-EMISSIONS FACTORY

Sacmi’s revolution in thermal process control begins with the kiln. The first company in the world to develop a 100% hydrogen kiln, Sacmi is now presenting its new 100% electric kiln prototype. Furthermore, as part of its efforts to build a “zero-emissions” factory, Sacmi is introducing its new hybrid concept spray dryers and dryers . These patented solutions are already available on the market and are designed to enable customers to optimise their investments in renewable energy sources and ensure smooth operation under all production conditions. One such machine is the innovative 7-tier dryer module, newly engineered to maximise operational flexibility, enhance process control and reduce maintenance.

秉承着高生产力、精准控制和环保设计三大核心 原则，Sacmi 推出全新一代的“智能化无忧工 厂”概念。这一创新理念将高性能机器与全自动 化、数字化控制系统相结合，贯穿从原料制备到物 流的整个生产流程。此外，它还采用了创新的热工 过程技术，支持行业的气候中和目标。这种方法实 现了环境保护、生产效率和产品质量之间实现了 完美平衡，为蓬勃发展的项目释放了资源潜力。

零排放工厂

Sacmi在热工过程控制领域的革新始于窑 炉。作为全球首家研发出 100% 氢气窑炉的公 司，Sacmi 如今又推出了其全新的 100% 电窑炉 原型机。

此外，为了打造一座“零排放”工厂，Sacmi 还推 出了其创新的 混合型 概念 喷雾干燥机和干燥机 。 这些专利解决方案现已上市，旨在帮助客户优化 对可再生能源的投资，并确保在所有生产条件下 平稳运行。

其中最为突出的是全新的七层模块化干燥机，经

Sacmi (Imola, Italy)

A POWERFUL AND HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE FACTORY

The aim of Sacmi’s plant engineering efforts is to raise performance to new levels while reducing consumption and streamlining management. For the forming stage, Sacmi is presenting the new high-productivity PCR model machines from the Continua+ family. With productivity rates as high as 12 linear metres per minute, these machines can achieve outputs of more than 30,000 sqm per day and widths even up to 200 cm fired, while maintaining the highest levels of efficiency in the market (specific consumption of just 0.04 kWh/sqm during compaction). They generate very low levels of waste regardless of product size, with the potential to recycle all waste back into the process. Furthermore, they require more than 90% less hydraulic oil compared to conventional or discontinuous presses.

EASY TO CONTROL, POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

The highlight of the sorting line is the new packaging machine model. The new D-Roll, which complements Sacmi’s Dinamica Line, stands out for its market-leading productivity (it is capable of handling 13 packs per minute of 60x60 cm size tiles) and exceptional operating autonomy, allowing entire work shifts to be performed without an operator. The machine can operate in conjunction with a new D-P&P gantry palletizer (complete with a smart picking gripper) and with Spinner, Sacmi’s revolutionary 100% electric multi-wheel automatic vehicle designed to manoeuvre through tight spaces.

过全新设计，大大提升了操作灵活性、增强了过程 控制能力并降低了维护需求。

高效高产工厂

Sacmi 工厂工程设计目标是在降低能耗和精简管 理的同时，将性能提升至新的高度。

在成型阶段，Sacmi 推出了 Continua+ 系列的新 型高生产力 PCR 模型设备。这些机器的生产效率 高达每分钟 12 延米，每天的产量 超过 30000 平方 米，烧制宽度大可达 200 厘米，同时保持行业领先 的效率水平（压制成型过程中的耗电量仅 0.04 千 瓦时/平方米）。无论制品大小如何，这些设备产生 的废料极少，甚至可以将所有废料重新回收利用。 此外，与传统或间歇式压力机相比，它们所需的液 压油减少了 90% 以上。

易于控制，强大性能 分拣线的亮点是新型包装机。新型 D-Roll 是 Sacmi Dinamica Line 生产线的一部分，以其市场领先的 生产效率（每分钟可处理 13 包 60x60 厘米规格的 瓷砖）和卓越的操作自主性而脱颖而出，整个工作班 次无需操作员。该机器可与新型 D-P&P 龙门式码垛

AN AUTOMATED, DIGITAL AND CONNECTED FACTORY

Sacmi has developed a cutting-edge machining and finishing control solution that uses exclusive BMR technology. This creates a unique factory environment where human-machine interaction is simple and intuitive thanks to the seamless integration of mechatronics, vision systems and AI. The use of digital and vision controls optimises tool consumption.

Additionally, Sacmi presents the Squadra Dry Vision Plus dry squaring machine, a new system designed to combine operational flexibility and control with significantly reduced noise levels and exceptional ergonomics.

Also featured is LeviCompact , an innovative BMR patented solution that delivers greater speed and uniformity compared to traditional machining thanks to the use of two 10-head parallel tilting bridges which reduce floor space requirements by up to 45%.

Next comes Italvision’s range of inspection systems which ensure 100% digitalised quality control , resulting in zero waste and zero additional costs. This technology significantly reduces defects and enhances quality, transforming the factory into an intelligent workspace where machine vision plays an important part in process control.

Another major new product is OneVision , the advanced self-learning unfired material inspection system that increases overall quality while reducing defects and associated costs and is capable of adapting to different production scenarios.

The Deep Digital decoration line is complemented by a number of new solutions, including the Line UP optical synchro-aligner designed for optimal management of complex decoration lines and multiple machines in sequence; the

机（配备智能夹持抓取器）和 Spinner（Sacmi 颠 覆性的 100% 电动多轮自动车辆）配合使用，该自动 车专为在狭小空间内移动而设计。

自动化、数字互联工厂

Sacmi 开发了一种使用独家 BMR 技术的加工与表 面处理控制解决方案。通过机电一体化、视觉系统 和人工智能的无缝集成，这种技术使人机互动变得 简单而直观，创造了独特的工厂环境。通过使用数 字和视觉控制系统，优化了工具消耗情况。 此外，Sacmi 还推出了 Squadra Dry Vision Plus 干式压平机，这一新系统结合了操作灵活性与控制 能力，显著降低了噪音水平，具备卓越的人体工学 设计。此外，LeviCompact 也是一种创新的 BMR 专利解决方案，采用双 10 头平行倾斜桥结构，相 较于传统加工方式，大幅提升了速度和均匀性，且 占地面积减少了 45%。

接下来是 Italvision 系列检测系统，确保 100% 的 数字化质量控制，从而实现零废品和零额外成本。

这一技术显著降低了缺陷率，并提高了产品质量， 将工厂转变为一个智能工作空间，其中机器视觉在 过程控制中扮演着重要角色。

另一重大新产品是 OneVision，这是一种高级的 自学习生坯材料检测系统，旨在提高整体质量的同 时减少缺陷和相关成本，并能适应不同的生产场

Decoration Line Manager system which ensures integrated control; and Optima DHD which checks for defects and provides feedback for the main DHD operating parameters. Moving downstream from the kiln, Sacmi presents Flawmaster+ , a machine designed for rapid, simple and reliable defect detection on ceramic surfaces, as well as the latest-generation OPTIMA Kiln camera inspection technology.

This solution is designed to keep pace with the digital evolution of Sacmi kilns by combining precise and accurate control of colour, flatness, dimensions and defects with the capability to perform real-time feedback control on the kiln’s parameters.

The Sacmi digital factory ensures greater process control and fewer unexpected events. It includes the new HERE suite modules, such as the body preparation control room and ID-Tiles tracking system, which creates a kind of identity card for each individual tile and keeps track of all products as they pass through the various process stages. In addition, new line controllers are used to improve and streamline all individual process stages, such as digital decoration and processing downstream from the kiln (BMR lapping, squaring and finishing lines), to create unique and infinitely repeatable products.

Sacmi is also upgrading its customer service with the introduction of new digital tools, which along with the well-established Smart Service plans are capable of improving performance with data-driven decisions. The integration of IoT technology allows for in-Cloud sharing of machine operating data, shifting maintenance strategies towards predictive logic.

景。Deep Digital 装饰生产线还配备了一系列新解 决方案，包括用于复杂装饰线和多台设备顺序管理 的 Line UP 光学同步对中仪；确保集成控制的 装饰 生产线管理 系统；以及 Optima DHD，用于检查缺 陷并提供 DHD 主要运行参数的反馈。

在窑炉下游部分，Sacmi 推出了 Flawmaster+ 检 测机，专为快速、简单、可靠地检测陶瓷表面的缺 陷而设计。此外，最新一代的 OPTIMA 窑炉 摄像 检测也一并推出，该解决方案旨在通过精确控制色 彩、平整度、尺寸和缺陷，对窑炉参数进行实时反 馈控制，与 Sacmi 窑炉数字化发展同步。

Sacmi 数字化工厂加强了过程控制了，减少了意外 事件。其中包括 HERE 套件新模块，例如坯体准备 控制室和 ID- Tiles 跟踪系统，该系统为每块瓷砖创 建身份识别卡，并跟踪其在各个工艺阶段的情况。 此外，新的生产线控制器还用于优化和整合所有单 独的生产阶段，如数字装饰和窑炉下游加工（BMR 抛光、修边和精整线），从而创造出独特、可大量重 复生成的产品。

Sacmi 还通过引入新的数字化工具升级客户服务， 这些工具与现有的 Smart Service 计划相结合， 能够利用数据驱动的决策来提高性能。物联网技术 的应用使得机器运行数据可以在云端共享，使维护 策略转向预测逻辑。

CHINA’S FIRST ZERO-CARBON

AMMONIA-HYDROGEN CERAMIC PRODUCTION LINE

The ceramic tile industry in China has reached a historic milestone with the launch of the first ceramic roller kiln production line utilizing zero-carbon ammonia-hydrogen combustion technology. This groundbreaking development, introduced in Foshan, Guangdong Province, represents a significant step toward achieving carbon neutrality in high-temperature industrial manufacturing.

REVOLUTIONIZING THE CERAMIC INDUSTRY WITH ZERO-CARBON COMBUSTION

This innovative technology employs pure ammonia as a fuel source, eliminating the need for traditional fossil fuels and thereby achieving zero carbon dioxide emissions. High-temperature industrial processes contribute to over 70% of China’s national carbon emissions, making this technology a game-changer.

At the forefront of this revolution there is Monalisa , which has driven the successful implementation of ammonia-hydrogen combustion and has chosen the Italian company Poppi Clementinto SpA for the energy recovery of the kiln fumes.

中国陶瓷行业迎来了历史性突破，首条采用零碳氨氢燃烧技术的陶瓷辊道窑生产线正式投产。这一创 新项目落地于广东省佛山市，标志着高温工业制造 迈向碳中和的重要一步。

零碳燃烧技术引领陶瓷行业变革

这一创新技术采用纯氨作为燃料，无需传统化石燃 料，实现零二氧化碳排放。目前，高温工业过程占中 国全国碳排放量的70%以上，这一技术的应用无疑 将成为行业的颠覆性变革。

在这场绿色革命的前沿，蒙娜丽莎（MONALISA） 率先推动了氨-氢燃烧技术的成功实施，并选择 Poppi Clementino S.p.A. 作为窑炉烟气能量回 收的合作伙伴。

作为中国领先的陶瓷制造商，蒙娜丽莎积极采用 这一技术，彰显其可持续发展的承诺。而Poppi

Poppi Clementino Spa (Reggio Emilia, Italy)

Monalisa, a leading Chinese ceramic tile manufacturer, has em braced this technology to reinforce its commitment to sustainability, while Poppi Clementino, a specialist in energy recovery systems, has provided cutting-edge solutions to optimize efficiency.

TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

The new production line, spanning 150 meters with an annual output capacity of 1.5 million square meters, allows for a flexible fuel mix ranging from natural gas to 100% ammonia. A dedicated 30-ton liquid ammonia storage tank ensures continuous production without interruption.

Key to the improve the efficiency of this system are Poppi Clementino’s advanced heat exchangers , which capture and repurpose thermal energy from industrial fumes. These innovative systems include:

• Automatic rapid cooling system: It prevents condensation inside the system, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

• Automatic cleaning system: Managed by the Poppi PLC electrical board , it prevents clogging from combustion byproducts.

• Automatic temperature control system: It continuously monitors and adjusts temperatures of both fumes and air to prevent anomalies.

• 100% Made in Italy: the system is manufactured using high-quality European steel, with stringent quality controls for durability and efficiency.

A STRATEGIC LEAP TOWARD CARBON NEUTRALITY

Foshan, a major ceramic production hub, produced 745 million square meters of ceramic tiles in 2023. Traditional ceramic manufacturing is highly carbon-intensive, with each square meter of ceramic tiles generating approximately 13 kilograms of carbon emissions.

Recognizing the urgency of green transformation, Monalisa has committed to reducing its environmental footprint, actively supporting hydrogen-ammonia infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Poppi Clementino’s heat exchangers play a role in energy recovery, capturing waste heat from industrial kilns and significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The new kiln of Monalisa has set a new benchmark for green

作为意大利能源回收系统专家，提供 了先进的技术方案，以最大化提升能源利用效率。

技术创新与工业应用

该新型生产线全长150米，年产能可达150万平方 米，可灵活使用燃料，从天然气到100%氨燃料均可 适用。同时，专门配备30吨液氨储罐，确保生产连续 运行不中断。

提升系统效率的关键在于Poppi Clementino 的 先进换热器，它能够捕获并循环利用工业烟气的热 能。这些创新系统包括：

• 自动快速冷却系统：防止系统内部冷凝，确保最佳 性能和使用寿命。

• 自动清洁系统：由Poppi Clementino PLC电控 系统 管理，防止燃烧副产物堵塞设备。

• 自动温控系统：持续监测并调节 烟气和空气 的温 度，防止异常情况发生。

• 100% 意大利制造：采用高质量欧洲钢材 制造，并 经过严格质量控制，确保耐用性和高效性。

迈向碳中和的战略性跨越

作为重要的陶瓷生产基地，佛山在2023年共生产了 7.45亿平方米陶瓷砖。传统陶瓷制造行业碳排放量 巨大，每平方米陶瓷板的碳排放量约13千克。

意识到绿色转型的迫切性，蒙娜丽莎坚定承诺降低 环境足迹，并积极支持氢-氨燃料基础设施项目。同 时，Poppi Clementino 的换热器在能源回收中发 挥了重要作用，有效回收工业窑炉废热，大幅降低燃 料消耗和碳排放。

蒙娜丽莎的新型窑炉已经成为中国陶瓷行业绿色制 造的新标杆，而Poppi Clementino 的换热器进一 步提升了能源回收效率。两家公司共同秉持绿色愿 景，成功实现先进能源回收技术的无缝集成，为更 加环保的未来铺平道路。

Clementino

manufacturing in China’s ceramic industry, with Poppi Clementino’s heat exchangers further enhancing this achievement. Both companies share a vision for sustainability and have successfully integrated advanced energy recovery technologies, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly future.

PIONEERING RESEARCH AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

The ammonia-hydrogen zero-carbon combustion technology by Monalisa has been rigorously tested, proving its feasibility for large-scale industrial use. Safety protocols for ammonia storage, transportation, and kiln operation ensure that this transition is both environmentally and operationally secure. Poppi Clementino’s automatic cleaning and rapid cooling systems, managed by their proprietary PLC electrical control system, guarantee long-term efficiency and reliability by preventing blockages and optimizing energy recovery.

CONCLUSION

The launch of China’s first zero-carbon ammonia-hydrogen ceramic production line is a landmark achievement in sustainable manufacturing. Monalisa plays a pivotal role in green production, and through its collaboration with Poppi Clementino in fume recovery, it further enhances its contribution to this transformation. By implementing cutting-edge heat exchanger systems, the partnership maximizes efficiency and minimizes waste. This collaboration sets a precedent for future green initiatives in high-temperature manufacturing, reinforcing the potential of ammonia-hydrogen combustion as a foundation for carbon-neutral industrial practices worldwide. ◼

前沿研究与未来展望

蒙娜丽莎的氨-氢零碳燃烧技术经过严格测试， 证实了其在大规模工业应用中的可行性。同时，为 了确保转型的环保性和运营安全性，相关安全措 施涵盖氨燃料的储存、运输及窑炉操作等多个环 节。

Poppi Clementino 的自动清洁和快速冷却系 统，由其自主开发的PLC电控系统管理，确保设备 长期高效稳定运行，防止堵塞问题并优化能源回 收。

结论

中国首条零碳氨-氢陶瓷生产线的投产，标志着 可持续制造的里程碑。蒙娜丽莎在绿色生产中 发挥了关键作用， 并通过与Poppi Clementino 在 烟气回收方面的合 作，进一步加速了 这一低碳转型。借 助最先进的换热 器系统，这一合作 伙伴关系不仅最大 化提升了能效，同 时也减少了能源浪 费。

此项合作为未来高 温制造行业的绿色 发展树立了新的标 杆，同时也验证了 氨-氢燃烧技术在 实现全球碳中和工 业实践中的巨大潜 力。◼

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HYBRID，为追求质量保证与可持续性发展

HYBRID, GUARANTEED QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

LB

(Fiorano Modenese, Italy)

Sustainability is also key in the Hybrid raw material preparation technology launched by LB at Tecna 2022.

This innovative hybrid solution involves initial dry milling of raw materials in cylindrical alumina ball mills equipped with dynamic separators (the method that has been used to mill high-value materials for years).

The resultant ground material is then granulated with granulators specially developed to adapt to the specific characteristics of large ceramic slab production and traditional presses for spraydried powder.

To meet the quality standards set for the new granulate, LB has invested heavily in R&D with funding from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with the CNR-ISSMC Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for the Development of Ceramic Materials in Faenza, led to the construction of a raw material treatment and granulation plant.

During 2024 and early 2025, two large Projects have been finalized, with Customers located in Europe and China respectively. Those successes confirm that the market has gradually acknowledged the technical advantages of the Hybrid Solution and the huge economical benefits associated to it. Both Projects will be delivered at the beginning of 2026.

可持续性也是 LB公司在 Tecna 2022 上推出的 HYBRID 原材料制备技术的重心。

这种创新的混合解决方案涉及在配备动态分离 器的圆柱形氧化铝球磨机中对原材料进行初始 干法研磨（这种方法多年来一直用于研磨高价 值材料）然后，将得到的研磨材料用专门开发的 造粒机造粒，以适应大型陶瓷板生产和传统喷 雾干燥粉末压机的特定特性。

为了满足新颗粒的质量标准，LB公司 在意大利 经济发展部的资助下投入大量资金进行研发。

这项计划与 CNR-ISSMC Faenza陶瓷材料科 学、技术和可持续发展研究所合作实施，并建 造了一家原材料处理和造粒厂。

2024年和2025年初，已确认两个大型项目，客 户分别位于欧洲和中国。这些成功证明，市场已 逐渐认可HYBRID 解决方案的技术优势及其带 来的巨大经济效益。两个项目均将于2026年初 交付。

THE EVOLUTION OF THE THROUGH-VEIN EFFECT

Optimizing the aesthetics of full-body decorated tiles and other products, in particular large slabs for worktops and countertops, is one of the main goals of LB’s longstanding technological research. This was highlighted at the recent Tecna 2024 in Rimini, where the company presented two new outstanding solutions.

NATURAE, THE EVOLUTION OF THE THROUGH-VEIN EFFECT

Naturae technology was developed with the aim of creating through-body aesthetic effects – such as veins and grains – that enhance the ceramic body and establish porcelain stoneware slabs as a viable and cost-effective alternative to marble and natural stone. This technology responds to the ceramic market’s demand for slabs that authentically replicate the aesthetic effects typical of natural stone, such as veins of different sizes, angles and appearances, through the entire thickness. Naturae is a feeder for large slab forming lines capable of creating natural effects by depositing different materials such as body-coloured spray-dried powders, flakes and other materials.

通体纹理效果的发展

优化通体装饰瓷砖和其他产品（尤其是工作台面板 和橱柜装饰面板）的美观度是 LB公司 长期以来技术 研究的主要目标之一。

这在最近于里米尼举行的 Tecna 2024 展览 上得 到了高度重视，LB在展会上展示了两种新的出色解 决方案。

NATURAE, 通体大理石纹理效果的演变

Naturae 技术的开发旨在创造贯穿陶瓷坯体的美学 效果（例如纹理和粒纹），从而增强陶瓷坯体，并使 岩板成为大理石和天然石材的可行且高性价比的替 代品。

这项技术满足了陶瓷市场对岩板的需求，这些岩板 在整个厚度上真实地复制了天然石材的典型美学效 果，如不同尺寸、角度和外观的纹理。

Naturae 是一种用于大型陶瓷板线条的布料器，能

3D rendering of Naturae

The result is an effect that is visible both on the edge and through the entire thickness of the slab.

The human-machine interface allows the operator to develop the desired designs in a controlled and random loading mode, including through the acquisition of a graphic file.

“The research that led to the development of Naturae began in 2021 with the aim of overcoming the limitations of the previous Naturtech solution, which operated only with powders and not with flakes and was consequently less capable of creating effects and veins,” explains the sales director of LB’s ceramic division Mirco Corbelli

“To complete the research project we collaborated with a major Spanish porcelain tile manufacturer. The company installed the machine in late 2022 together with a technology tower and LB’s tried-and-tested powder colouring technology Freestile. The plant was successfully started up in 2023 and the first products launched a few months later.”

MULTIPURPOSE, VERSATILE PRODUCTION OF HI-TECH MATERIALS

Another feeder for slab forming lines showcased by LB at Tecna 2024 is Multipurpose, a versatile and compact technological solution ideal for ceramic companies wishing to optimize production and obtain multiple, exclusive and high-quality aesthetic effects by applying spray-dried and micronised powders and flakes. Its main characteristic is the fact that a single Multipurpose feeder is able to produce multiple types of effects that previously required the use of different kits. In order to reduce the space required to install each individual kit and eliminate the need for replacement during product changes, a fully automated and modular solution was developed combining the various kits (Rolltech, Flaketech, Chipper) used to create double-loaded products with unique and natural aesthetic effects.

Multipurpose is particularly suitable for the production of durable hi-tech materials.

It is an innovative and cost-effective solution for the production of double-loaded slabs and other products that also ensures ease of use and compatibility with different shaping technologies. The first machine to be built is currently at an advanced stage of industrial testing. ◼

够通过叠加不同的材料（例如有色喷雾干燥粉末、薄片 和其他材料）来创造自然效果。

其结果是，这种效果在陶瓷板的边缘和整个厚度上都是 可见的。

人机界面允许操作员以固定或者随机加载的模式开发 所需的设计，包括通过获取图形文件。

“促成 Naturae 研发的研究始于 2021 年，旨在克服之 前的 Naturtech 解决方案的局限性，该解决方案仅使 用粉末，而不能使用薄片，因此无法产生效果和纹理” LB公司的 陶瓷部门销售总监 Mirco Corbelli 解释道。

“为了完成这项研究项目，我们与西班牙一家大型瓷砖 制造商合作。该公司于 2022 年底安装了这台机器，以 及一座技术塔和 LB公司的 久经考验的粉末着色技术 Freestile。

该工厂于 2023 年成功启动，几个月后推出了第一批产 品。”

MULTIPURPOSE, 高科技材料的多功能灵活性生产

LB公司 在 Tecna 2024 上展示的另一款陶瓷板坯成型 线条布料器是 Multipurpose，这是一种多功能且紧凑 的技术解决方案，非常适合希望通过使用喷雾干燥和微 粉化粉末和薄片来优化生产并获得多种独特和高质量 美学效果的陶瓷公司。

其主要特点是单个多功能进料器能够产生多种类型的 效果，而以前需要使用不同的套件才能实现。

为了减少安装每个单独套件所需的空间，并消 除在更换产品时进行更换的需要，结合各种套件 （Rolltech、Flaketech、Chipper）开发了一种全自 动模块化解决方案，用于制造具有独特自然美学效果的 二次布料产品。

特别适合生产耐用的高科技材料。它是一种创新且经济 高效的解决方案，用于生二次布料陶瓷板和其他产品， 同时还确保易用性和与不同成型技术的兼容性。第一台 即将建造的机器目前正处于工业测试的后期阶段。◼

数字技术与陶瓷：双赢的组合

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CERAMICS: A WINNING COMBINATION

Rita Cagnoli, System Ceramics (Fiorano Modenese, Italy)

In one of the very first reports presented by System Ceramics at the start of its journey toward ceramic process digitalisation, now many years ago, we listed numerous hypothetical benefits that digital technology could bring to ceramic production. Rereading that list today, we find that every prediction has come true, a rare occurrence that highlights the undeniable success of digitalising ceramic production. System Ceramics’ own experience in this field has been equally successful, marked by continuous technological progress through close collaboration with customers and ink producers. The company has participated in numerous R&D projects without excluding any type of ink. These efforts culminated in the development of water-based inks, a major breakthrough that became a reality with the first production lines launching in 2024. This strong synergy among all ceramic industry players, combined with seamless integration across System Ceramics’ multidisciplinary R&D teams (covering electrical, chemical, physical, mechanical and software engineering), has contributed significantly to the company’s success. Today, System Ceramics is the undisputed global leader in digital printing machines with a substantial installed base worldwide.

THE NEW INFINITY SKY PLATFORM

Continuing its tradition of innovation, System Ceramics unveiled a preview of its new project, Infinity Sky , at Tecna 2024, with the new digital decoration platform due to be commercially available by the end of this year. Building on the success of the Infinity printer – already known for its exceptional quality – Infinity Sky incorporates several key improvements specifically requested by customers and ink manufacturers.

To ensure maximum flexibility, Infinity Sky can accommodate up to 16 positions for loading colours and materials. Each of these 16 bars is independently configurable and features a pneumatic lifting system, which hermetically seals any unused bar for enhanced protection. The machine also features an advanced automatic maintenance system. When the bars are in standby mode, they remain in a dynamic rather than static state to ensure optimal readiness for use. This is achieved through an ink recirculation inversion system that preserves printhead functionality. Additionally, Infinity Sky enhances reverse recirculation by integrating an ultrasonic generation system with-

在 System Ceramics 踏上陶瓷生产数字化转型 之路的初期，公司提交的第一份报告中列出了数字 技术可能为陶瓷生产带来的诸多潜在好处。如今重 读这份报告时，我们发现所有的预测都已成真，这 种罕见的现象凸显了陶瓷生产通过数字化取得的 巨大成功。

System Ceramics 在这一领域的自身经验同样 硕果累累，得益于与客户和墨水生产商的紧密合 作，公司实现了持续的技术进步。该公司参与了众 多研发项目，包含所有类型的墨水。这些努力最终 促成了水基油墨的开发，是一项重大突破，随着第 一条生产线于 2024 年投产，这一突破已成为现 实。陶瓷行业所有参与者之间的强大协同作用，加 上 System Ceramics 跨学科研发团队（涵盖电 气、化学、物理、机械和软件工程）之间的无缝协 作，为公司的成功做出了巨大贡献。如今，System Ceramics 已无可争议地成为了全球数字印刷机的 领军企业，在全球拥有大量的基地。

全新 Infinity Sky 平台

延续其创新传统，System Ceramics 于 Tecna 2024 展会上揭开了其新项目 Infinity Sky 的序 幕，该数字装饰平台预计将于今年年底投入商用。

基于 Infinity 打印机的成功——以其卓越品质著 称——Infinity Sky 集成了多个关键改进，这些改 进特别针对客户和墨水制造商的要求。

为了确保最大的灵活性，Infinity Sky 可容纳多达 16 个 位置用于装载颜色和材料。每个位置都可以 独立配置，并配备了气动升降系统，该系统能够将 未使用的打印头完全密封，从而提高保护效果。

此外，该机器还配备了先进的自动维护 系统。当 打印头处于待机模式时，它们保持动态而非静 态，以确保最佳使用状态。这些改进通过油墨再 循环反转系统实现，可保持打印头正常工作。同 时，Infinity Sky 还利用压电打印头的独特特性，在

in each bar, exploiting the unique properties of piezoelectric printheads. This innovation significantly extends the duration of print quality while enhancing the lifespan of all circuit components.

All these innovations contribute to making Infinity Sky a more sustainable solution, optimising both the machine and the overall process. It is compatible with all available ink types and eliminates material wastage.

INFINITY DRY

With the Infinity Dry System platform, System Ceramics has also digitalised the powder application process. Starting from the highly successful and innovative Genesis patent, the company has adapted a fully pneumatic printhead to selectively deposit grits (glassy powders). Since powders have their own unique rheology, the printhead was specially modified to ensure optimal fluidisation and application. The key advantage of this method is its precision. Infinity Dry deposits exactly the required amount of grit precisely where needed, according to the desired graphic pattern. This tar-

每个打印头中集成一个超声波生成系统，增强了反 向循环功能。这一创新显著延长了打印质量的持续 时间，并提升了所有电路组件的寿命。

所有这些创新共同推动 Infinity Sky 成为更可持续 的解决方案，优化了机器和整个流程。它与所有可 用墨水类型兼容，消除了材料浪费。

Infinity Dry

借助 Infinity Dry System 平台，System Ceramics 已经实现了粉末喷涂过程的数字化。 从高度成功的创新性 Genesis 专利出发，该公司 采用全气动打印头，以选择性地沉积砂料（玻璃粉 末）。由于粉末具有其独特的流变学特性，打印头 经过特殊改装，确保了最佳的流化和应用效果。 这种方法的关键优势在于其精准度。Infinity Dry 根据所需图形模式，在需要的地方精确沉积指定

geted deposition process ensures accuracy, minimises material waste and reduces production costs.

FULL DIGITAL

The final step towards fully digital ceramic decoration is digital glazing, a concept that has been discussed for years and is now nearing practical implementation. However, digital glazing is currently limited to certain specialised production lines and predominantly uses submicron materials. This means there is still considerable room for technological innovation and the development of new machines in this field.

System Ceramics’ research efforts aim to apply materials with larger particle sizes – certainly greater than a micron – to enhance the material’s body and deliver the improved mechanical strength and performance characteristics associated with larger particle sizes.

Another important goal is to increase discharge capacity. Current digital machines are able to deposit up to 100 grams per square metre at speeds of around 20 m/minute, whereas the next step will involve selectively depositing even larger quantities for both full-field applications and digital designs, allowing for the creation of micro and macrostructures directly on ceramic surfaces. ◼

System Ceramics

数量的砂料。这种 定点沉积过程确 保了准确性，最大 限度减少了材料浪 费并降低了生产成 本。

全数字化

实现全数字化陶瓷 装饰的最后一步是 数字釉面，这一概 念已讨论多年，现 在即将进入实际应 用阶段。然而，数字 釉面目前仍局限于 某些专业生产线， 并且主要使用亚微 米材料。这意味着 在这个领域中，仍 然有很大空间进行 技术创新和新机器 的开发。

的研究努力旨在应用更大颗 粒尺寸的材料（超过一微米），以增强材料性能， 并提升与较大颗粒尺寸相关的机械强度和性能特 性。

另一个重要目标是增加下料能力。当前数字设备每 平方米可沉积高达100克，速度约为20米/分钟，而 下一步将是选择性地沉积更大数量的材料，用于 全区域应用和数字设计，从而直接在陶瓷表面上创 造出微观和宏观结构。◼

自动化生产和新技术在东欧的应用

AUTOMATED PRODUCTION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR EASTERN EUROPE

In 2021, Marcheluzzo signed a contract with a major Eastern European brick producer to revamp a portion of a production line devoted to solid and lightened clay bricks in 250x120x65/88 mm sizes.

The project required a high degree of cooperation between the two companies’ technical teams to overcome the difficulties associated with installing modern technology in a manually operated, non-automated plant.

Marcheluzzo was tasked with upgrading the section of the plant from post-drying onwards with automated systems for kiln car loading, a new tunnel kiln and a complete product packaging line on pallets.

THE LINE REVAMPING PROJECT

The first step in the project focused on dried brick unloading from the dryer cars. For this stage, a Fanuc robot was introduced to simultaneously pick up two layers of bricks and convey them to the kiln.

This stage proved quite challenging for Marcheluzzo’s engineers as the manual brick positioning operation caused frequent inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the loading geometry.

2021 年，Marcheluzzo

与东欧一家大型砖厂签 订了一份合同，负责改造一条生产线上的一部分， 用于生产规格为 250x120x65/88 毫米的实心和 轻质粘土砖。该项目要求两家公司技术团队之间 进行高度协作，以克服在手动操作、非自动化的工 厂中安装现代技术所面临的困难。

Marcheluzzo的任务是将工厂从干燥后工序开始 的环节进行升级，包括安装窑车装载自动化系统、 一条新的隧道窑以及一套完整的托盘码垛产品包 装线。。

生产线改造项目

项目的第一个阶段集中在从干燥窑车卸载干燥 后的砖块。为此，项目引入了一台Fanuc机器人， 可同时抓取两层砖块并运送至窑炉。这一阶段对 Marcheluzzo 的工程师来说颇具挑战性，因为手 动放置砖块的操作经常导致加载几何模型上时影 响准确度和一致性。

Marcheluzzo S.p.A. (Caldogno – Italy)

Layer preparation is performed by a toothed belt handling system and suitably sized conveyor belts, allowing a portion of the bricks to be diverted to a dedicated surface colouring area.

The layers are then loaded onto the kiln car by a second robot with the same characteristics as the first, allowing a single line of robots to efficiently form the kiln car load using a special gripper.

KILN AUTOMATION

The tunnel kiln supplied by Marcheluzzo is sized to ensure a streamlined, optimal firing process and is suitably equipped to achieve the required rising/falling temperature gradient according to the characteristics of the raw material, the shape of the brick packs and the cycle speed. This in turn ensures the required performance in terms of quality.

To ensure uniform preheating of the material, four high-pressure preheating and recycling units were installed between the 200°C and 400°C zones. The incoming air pressure at the various intake points ensures effective heat exchange due to the sudden increase in air volume, resulting in excellent temperature uniformity across the entire kiln width.

通过齿形带处理系统和相应尺寸的传送带进行砖 层制备，这样一部分砖块可以被引导至指定的表 面着色区域。

随后，使用与第一台机器人相同特性的第二台机器 人将这些层装载到窑车上。两台机器人协同工作， 利用特殊抓取工具高效地形成窑车负载，从而实 现生产线的高效运作。

窑炉自动化

Marcheluzzo 提供的隧道窑炉设计旨在确保顺 畅且优化的烧制流程，并根据原材料特性、砖块 包装形状以及周期速度，配备相应的设备以实现 所需的升温/降温梯度。这进而确保了在质量方 面所需的性能。

为了确保材料预热均匀，窑炉内设置了四个高压 预热和循环单元，位于 200°C 至 400°C 区间 之间。通过调节各进风口处的入风压力，利用因 空气 量突然增加而产生的高效换热效果，从而在

Given the type of product being fired, it was also essential to ensure effective pre-heating before entering the firing zone. For this purpose, eight high-speed lateral burners were installed to supply extra heat and create turbulence in the pre-fire stage, preparing the product to withstand the higher temperatures without experiencing thermal shock.

The firing zone itself consists of 8 ceiling-mounted units, each with 11 independent firing points. An air fan with suitable flow rate and operating pressure for each unit ensures the correct downward gas thrust, guaranteeing good temperature uniformity over the entire kiln width.

The kiln maintains an optimal balance between the gas and air volumes to ensure correct firing and flame control, which in turn helps prevent the risk of abnormal product shrinkage during the firing process.

After the firing stage, the kiln features a cooling zone divided into two distinct sections. In the first section, the products are cooled rapidly by means of units specially designed

整个窑炉宽度范围内实现了卓越的温度均匀性。 鉴于烧制产品的类型，确保进入烧制区域前的有 效预热至关重要。为此，安装了八台高速侧向燃 烧器，以提供额外热量并产生预烧阶段的涡流， 使产品能够适应更高温度而不会遭受热冲击。

烧制区域本身由 8

个吊装式单元组成，每个单 元具备 11 个独立的烧制点。配备了合适流量和 工作压力的空气风扇，确保正确的向下气体推 力，从而在整个窑炉宽度上保持良好的温度均匀 性。

窑炉维持了气体与空气体积的理想平衡，以确保 正确的烧制火焰控制，进而降低烧制过程中产品 异常收缩的风险。

烧制阶段结束后，窑炉设定了两个独立区域用于 冷却。在第一段冷却区，产品通过专门设计的装

Un-loading area

Kiln exit Finished pack formation area

From kiln exit to un-loading area

to minimise the risk of thermal shock. In the second section, the products are allowed to cool naturally to a certain temperature, at which point they undergo a further controlled low-temperature cooling phase.

Once fired, the bricks are conveyed to an area where they are offloaded by a robot using a dedicated gripper. A system of toothed belts and conveyor belts then forms the layers of the pack ready for shipment.

CONCLUSIONS

Throughout the project, Marcheluzzo maintained a respectful approach to the existing production conditions. As always, it demonstrated its unique expertise in revamping production lines and its ability to upgrade and revitalise obsolete plants that were no longer fit for purpose. The integration of automated solutions has enabled the company to abandon manual operation in favour of a more flexible and efficient manufacturing approach. ◼

置快速冷却，以最大限度地减少热冲击风险；第 二段冷却区则让产品自然冷却至特定温度，并在 此时进行进一步的低温控制冷却过程。

烧制完成后，砖块被输送至卸载区域，由专用夹 爪机器人完成卸载。随后，齿形带和传送带系统 形成包装所需的层状结构，准备装运。

结论

在整个项目过程中，Marcheluzzo 始终尊重现 有的生产条件，并展示了其在改造生产线方面的 独特专长，以及对不再适用的陈旧设备进行升 级和改造的能力。

通过引入自动化解决方案，该公司放弃了手动操 作，转而采用更加灵活和高效的制造方式。◼

Load formation area on kiln cars

Cars at kiln exit

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Officine Smac, a manufacturer of machinery and equipment for the ceramic and brick industries with a history dating back 55 years, is presenting a range of technologies for glazing large ceramic surfaces and slabs.

• Versatile / Plus Airless System

During glazing with a single-motor movable airless system, tiles may display small defects such as “M” or “W” type shadows in the event of very large sizes or high-speed production. To solve this problem, Smac is presenting its latest-generation movable airless system with independent movements. Ideal for application on ceramic slabs and for high-speed production lines, Versatile / Plus features independent movement of each upper spray gun complete with high-speed motors, linear axes and an independent support frame, allowing for speeds of up to 150 strokes per minute. It is available for systems of 4, 6 and 8 spray guns fed by a high-pressure airless pump. The sys-

tems are equipped with a control panel with a large touchscreen HMI for production recipe setting and a stainless steel spraying booth with a standard or deep bottom collecting tank complete with side doors, overspray nets and belt supports. Available for tile sizes up to 2200 mm.

The Versatile system can be equipped with an automatic booth washing device and automatic spray nozzle wear control device to make the glazing station completely autonomous and integrated with the production plant thanks to the latest-generation Industry 4.0 technology.

• DSR powder grit application machine

Ceramic tile manufacturers have recently been re-evaluating final powder and grit application for the purpose of reducing water consumption, protecting the tile body and ensuring more uniform surface application. Smac is presenting its DSR machine model, which stands out for its simplicity of use, innovative feeding system and re-

duced overall dimensions. With a width of just 650 mm, DSR is easy to install without the need to make mechanical alterations to existing glazing lines. It allows for full-field applications ranging from just a few grams of material up to high-quantity coverages suitable for subsequent lapping operations, while maintaining constant and uniform coverage on tiles and slabs with widths of up to 2200 mm. The machine is managed entirely automatically by means of an electrical panel with a PLC and programming keyboard. DSR can be equipped with a separate CF feeding container to increase production runtime. In case of production with digital glue printing, the system can be completed with the model CGA suction system equipped with an automatic sieving and pneumatic recirculation device.

• Reverso model engobe application machine

Application of engobe onto the back of the tile avoids contamination caused by direct contact between tiles and the ceramic rollers in the kiln during

firing. Incorrect or non-uniform application may cause serious damage, including rapid deterioration of the ceramic rollers, deformation of tile flatness and undesirable accumulation of tiles inside the kiln.

Standard machines with movable smooth sleeves are not recommended for large size ceramic slabs because the weight of the slabs may prevent the sleeves from rotating and result in non-uniform application. Thanks to the laser-engraved silicone roller application system, Reverso ensures perfect and uniform engobe application on the rear face of the tiles with the possibility of controlled weights. It also avoids product wastage, does not contaminate the tile edges and allows logos and other designs to be printed. Available for widths of up to 2200 mm.

Officine Smac 是一家拥 有 55 年历史的陶瓷和砖瓦 行业机械设备制造商，展 示了多种适用于大型陶瓷 表面和板坯上釉的技术。

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•Versatile / Plus Airless System 在使用单电机移动式无气 系统上釉时，若遇到大尺 寸瓷砖或高速生产，瓷砖 可能会出现“M”型 或“W”型的微小缺陷。

为解决这一问题，Smac 推出了最新一代的独立运 动无气系统。Versatile/ Plus 适用于陶瓷板材及高 速生产线，其特点在于每 个上部喷枪均配备独立的 高速电机、线性轴和支撑 框架，最大冲程速度可达 每分钟 150 次。

此外，Versatile 系统可 配备自动清洗室装置和自 动雾化喷嘴磨损控制装 置，借助最新的 Industry 4.0 技术，使涂釉工位完 全自动化，并与生产线无 缝整合。

• DSR powder grit application machine 为减少用水量、保护瓷砖 主体并确保表面涂抹均 匀，陶瓷制造商近期重新 评估了粉体和磨砂的最终 应用。Smac 推出的 DSR 机器凭借其简洁的操作、 创新的送料系统及紧凑的 设计脱颖而出。该设备宽

该系统支持 4 支、6 支或 8 支喷枪配置，由高压无 气泵供料。控制系统采用 大尺寸触摸屏 HMI（人机 界面），便于生产配方设 置，并配备不锈钢喷涂 室，设有标准或深底收集 槽，附带侧门、过喷网及 传送带支撑。适用于 2200 毫米以内的瓷砖。

SynecO

Syneco is an Italian company specialising in the production of synthetic lubricants. The company has been operating in the ceramic industry for over 30 years and offers a complete range of products for lubrication of all mechanical parts present on tile production lines. The company’s flagship product is PRESS 1400S, a synthetic hydraulic fluid specifically formulated for hydraulic presses and used by most leading Italian and global ceramic manufacturers. It guarantees exceptional machinery performance, unparalleled service life and reduced energy and disposal costs and is covered by a 50,000-working-hour international warranty.

The product range also includes

the Rodi Synt Series for mill gearboxes and bearings, the 2023 SERIES for the lubrication of vertical dryer chains and a series of synthetic greases that meet the strictest application requirements.

Syneco Laboratories offers all its customers a sophisticated Analysis Service which includes verifying the physical and chemical conditions of the working lubricant and planning predictive/preventive maintenance.

The online digital catalogue “Ceramic Line Lubrication” allows for easy and precise consultation of the Syneco lubricating products recommended for each point on the tile production line. It is available after registering on syneco.it or ceramicline-syneco.it

度仅为 650 毫米，安装便 捷，无需对现有涂釉线进 行机械改动即可轻松集 成。

DSR 能够实现全区域应 用，从少量材料到适合后 续抛光的大面积覆盖。控 制系统采用 PLC（可编程 逻辑控制器）与编程键盘 相结合的方式，确保操作 的全自动控制，并可配备 独立的 CF 送料容器以增 加生产运行时间。若用于 数字粘胶印刷，该系统可 搭配 CGA 真空系统，具 备自动筛选及气动循环装 置。

• Reverso model engobe application machine 在瓷砖背面涂抹釉下彩，

可以避免在窑炉中因瓷砖 与辊棒直接接触而造成的 污染。若涂抹不均匀或操 作不当，可能导致辊棒快 速磨损、瓷砖平面变形以 及窑炉内积砖等严重问 题。

不建议使用带有可移动光 滑套筒的标准机器生产大 尺寸陶瓷板，因为陶瓷板 过重可能会影响套筒旋 转，导致涂抹不均匀。

通过采用激光雕刻硅胶辊 涂抹系统，Reverso 可以 确保在瓷砖背面完美、均 匀地涂抹釉料，并且可以 精确控制重量。使用这种 方法不仅可以减少产品浪 费，避免污染瓷砖边缘， 还能印制商标和其他图 案。适用宽度最大为 2200 毫米。

Syneco是一家专门生产合 成润滑油的意大利公司。

该公司在陶瓷行业已经经营 了30多年，为瓷砖生产线 上的所有机械零件提供全套 润滑产品。

该公司的旗舰产品是 PRESS 1400S ，这是一种专为液压 机配制的合成液压油，被大 多数领先的意大利和全球陶 瓷制造商使用。它保证了卓 越的机械性能、无与伦比的 使用寿命以及降低的能源和 处置成本，并享有 50,000 工作小时的国际保修。

该产品系列还包括用于磨机 齿轮箱和轴承的 Rodi Synt

系列、用于立式干燥机链条 润滑的 2023 系列以及一系 列满足最严格应用要求的合 成润滑胶。

Syneco Laboratories为所 有客户提供完善的分析服 务，包括验证工作润滑剂的 物理和化学条件，并计划预 测性/预防性维护。

线上数码目录“陶瓷生产线 的润滑”可以方便而准确地 了解到瓷砖生产线上每个节 点Syneco所推荐的润滑产 品。在syneco.It或 ceramicline-syneco.It上 注册后即可使用

The glaze, engobe and grit application systems produced by Certech combine high quality standards with maximum efficiency, characteristics that testify to the professionalism of a company that has always been attentive to the needs of the market. The experience gained over the years in the field of glazing lines has enabled the company to develop cutting-edge systems for large ceramic slab production, from the latest generation of Smart Cover mobile airless systems with Galaxy Maxi pump to the Matrix glazing die for large sizes complete with the Fluxy system.

The Smart Cover mobile glazing devices for large sizes are equipped with a Stability System complete with high-precision linear guides.

These latest-generation multi-axis gantries are designed to eliminate the oscillations and vibrations caused by the movement of high-frequency nozzles.

The structure comes in a new, stable and robust triple-column stainless steel design.

The Galaxy 3P-HP Maxi multi-piston glaze pump consists of a three-piston pump body actuated by an internal cam-driven rotor and delivers outstanding levels of performance. The system comprises:

• Ball valve system with seats made of anti-abrasive material;

• Argon-filled pulse compensa-

tor for constant pressure;

• 2.2 kW gear motor;

• 6 outlets with ball valves.

The pump is equipped with an electric multi-piston volumetric pump that protects the glaze from any kind of contamination and guarantees high pressures and consistency of delivery. The flow rate (55 l/min.) is controlled by a three-phase inverter. Galaxy 3P-HP Maxi includes an automatic feedback system to control the pressure measured by an on-board electronic transducer and indicated on the inverter display. The electrical cabinet is constructed entirely of AISI 304 stainless steel.

Certech’s Matrix curtain coater made entirely of stainless steel and with hardened steel ground blades is particularly suitable for glaze, engobe and crystalline applications. The innovative patented internal anti-abrasive rubber lining system ensures total absence of air and creates a perfect curtain even with water. The double lateral recirculation allows the weight applied to the sides of the tile to be controlled and balanced, thereby ensuring a perfectly even result across the entire width.

Along with safe and reliable longterm solutions, Certech also offers an excellent service thanks to the presence of various branches around the world, all of which keep large quantities of spare parts in stock.

Certech 生产的釉料、化 妆土和磨料施釉系统结合 了高品质标准与极致效 率，这一特点充分印证了 该公司始终关注市场需求 的专业素养。凭借在施釉 生产线领域多年积累的经 验，公司已开发出大规格 陶瓷板生产的尖端系统， 包括：配备 Galaxy Maxi 泵的最新款 Smart Cover 移动式无气喷涂系统，以 及集成 Fluxy 系统的大板专 用 Matrix 施釉模具。

针对大规格产品的 Smart Cover 移动式施釉 装置配 备了包含高精度直线导轨 的稳定性系统。

这些最新一代多轴龙门架 结构专为消除高频喷头移 动产生的振荡和振动而设 计。

该结构采用新型稳定的三 立柱不锈钢设计，具有卓 越的坚固性。

Galaxy 3P-HP Maxi 多活 塞釉料 泵采用由内部凸轮 驱动转子驱动的三活塞泵 体设计，可提供卓越的性 能表现。该系统主要配置 包括：

• 采用耐磨材料阀座的球阀 系统；

• 充氩脉冲补偿器，确保压

力恒定；

• 2.2 千瓦齿轮电机；

• 6 个带球阀的出料口。 该泵配备了电动多活塞容 积泵，可有效防止釉料受 到任何污染，同时保证高 压稳定输送。通过三相变 频器控制流量（55 升/分 钟）。Galaxy 3P-HP Maxi 还配有自动反馈系统，用 于监控由内置电子传感器 测量的压力值，并显示在 变频器屏幕上。整套电气 柜均采用 AISI 304 不锈钢 材质制造。

Certech 的 Matrix 幕帘式 淋釉系统 采用全不锈钢材 质打造，配备硬化钢质刮 刀，特别适用于釉料、化 妆土及结晶釉的施布。其 创新专利的内置耐磨橡胶 衬里系统能彻底杜绝空气 混入，即使使用水性材料 也能形成完美的釉料幕 帘。独特的双侧循环系统 可精确控制和平衡瓷砖边 缘的施釉量，确保产品整 个宽度上的施釉效果均匀 一致。

除提供安全可靠的长期解 决方案外，Certech还依 托遍布全球的分支机构提 供卓越的售后服务——各 分支机构均储备大量备用 零件，确保快速响应客户 需求。

Smalticeram

Smalticeram, ever at the forefront of research and development, offers a comprehensive range of grits for all application technologies, ensuring versatility and uncompromising quality.

Smalticeram’s GF grits are an ideal solution for ceramic surfaces, allowing for unique results and high technical performance. GF grits can be used in different applications, from gravity to airless or curtain coater application, thanks to the various particle size ranges available. In addition to their technical performance, Smalticeram grits stand out for a variety of effects that enhance the material quality and uniqueness of tiles, meeting the customisation needs of even the most demanding producers. Thanks to these various application methods, it is possible to achieve different shapes, colours and textures, allowing the final product to adapt to any design project.

Whether replicating the elegance of marble or creating an outdoor surface with high technical performance, the creative possibilities are limitless. By merging cutting-edge technology with aes-

thetic research, Smalticeram ensures that every surface delivers both beauty and functionality. Smalticeram continues to strive for excellence, offering solutions that exceed the expectations of its most demanding clients through research and the dedicated work of a highly skilled team.

Every series is the result of an intensive development process aimed at combining beauty and functionality in keeping with the company concept of “Simply Better”.

喷火龙始终走在研发的前 沿，提供适用于所有应用技 术的全系列磨料，确保多样 性和卓越品质。

喷火龙 GF 系列磨料是陶瓷 表面的理想解决方案，能够 实现独特效果和高技术性 能。得益于多种可选的粒度 范围，GF 磨料可适用于重 力施釉、无气喷涂或幕帘式 淋釉等多种工艺。除出色的 技术性能外，喷火龙磨料还 以丰富的表面效果著称，能 显著提升瓷砖的材质质感和 独特性，满足最严苛生产商 的定制化需求。

凭借这些多样化的施釉工 艺，能够实现不同形状、色 彩和纹理效果，使最终产品 能够完美适配各类设计需 求。无论是复刻大理石的优 雅质感，还是打造具有卓越 性能的户外表面，其创意可 能性都无限广阔。通过将尖 端技术与美学研究相结合，

喷火龙确保每一款表面处理 都能实现美感与功能的完美 统一。

喷火龙始终追求卓越品质， 通过持续研发和专业团队的 不懈努力，为客户提供超越 期待的解决方案。每个产品 系列都经过深度研发流程， 秉承“精益求精”的企业理 念，将美学价值与实用功能 完美融合。

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