8 reasons to choose ceramic tiles to dress up your home

Today, consumers opt for intelligent and moderate consumption, investing in versatile and durable quality products. Therefore, wall and floor ceramic tiles are one of the best options when it comes to dress your home. In addition to its resistance, they require minimum care, are easy to install and combine perfectly with other materials.

Anti-slip: Lava series by Keraben

The following are the reasons that make ceramic tiles become your perfect ally when refurbishing any living space, or when setting up your first home, a rented house or a second home:

1. It is a natural product. The raw material ceramic tile is made of comes from earth (clay), which together with water and fire, make this material a natural product.

2. Durable and resistant. A distinct advantage offered by ceramic tiles over other materials is its durability. It is a very resistant material with the passage of time, wearing out and temperature changes.

3. Anti-allergic and hygienic. For their antibacterial properties and their waterproof nature, ceramic tiles have emerged as the preferred material when covering floors and walls of rooms such as the bathroom and the kitchen.

4. Anti-slip. Some ceramic floor tiles modify their surface finish without altering the aesthetics to adapt their slip-resistance performance. They are useful, for example, in high traffic areas, in wet conditions, for barefoot walking in spas, showers, etc. 

Versatile: Cevica Cerámica

5. Countless designs. The variety of styles found in wall and floor tiles makes them a perfect fit anywhere in the house. Infinite formats, colours, finishes, sizes and thousands of possible combinations make imagination the only limit to the use of ceramic tiles.

6. Versatile. Ceramic materials can be used in a wide variety of spaces, both indoors and outdoors. We cannot only renovate floors and walls with them, but tiles are also perfect for covering built-in furniture or decorative elements (built-in wardrobes, dressers, bookcases, headboards ...). Using a little of creativity and harmonized with other decoration elements, ceramic floor and wall tiles can transform a room into a place with lots of charm.

Decorative option: Geom Gold by Alea Experience

7. Easy to maintain. Ceramic tiles do not require special attention. Only regular cleaning with a damp cloth and, if the surface has some dirt or grease, cleaning agents such as detergents or bleach can be added.

8. A perfect decorative option. The Spanish ceramic tiles manufacturers continue to expand the variety and price range of ceramic collections, multiplying the chance of finding the ideal decorative option for the interior or exterior of your house, whether it is something basic and low budget, or renovations seeking more exceptional materials.

Source : www.mireformaconceramica.es

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Peronda Ceramica presents its novelties and trends for 2014

Treasure collection

Peronda Cerámicas continues to stand out in the ceramic tile sector for its quality and designs that mirror the latest trends. A consolidated position that is clearly reflected in the new products for 2014 presented by this Spanish firm. Inspired by the themes that set the latest global trends in interior design, Peronda cerámicas will be present with more than 20 new collections.

Luxury Nature

Collections created for its various brands: Museum, the market leader in polished glazed porcelain tiles and which this year will have its own stand at the event; Foresta, wood-effect glazed porcelain tiles; Peronda, featuring new designs in red and white body as well as porcelain wall and floor tiles; Harmony, with its special decorative pieces, and the Goah line, which includes new and exciting ideas in bathroom furniture. Highlights of the new products include the initial results of the Peronda Fashion Lab,a corporate project launched by the Spanish ceramic tile firm in January this year. Under the slogan “Company needs artist, artist needs company", the Peronda Fashion Lab was set up to channel and develop creative synergies whilst at the same time providing patronage for artists making a name for themselves on the international scene.

House of Vanity

Peronda Cerámicas has joined forces with several of the multi-disciplinary artists that make up the Peronda Fashion Lab, developing collections that are either designed by these artists or inspired by their works. Examples include the collections created by fashion designer Juan Vidal, sculptors Trashformaciones, vintage furniture designer Francisco Segarra and industrial designers Dsignio. This project has successfully strengthened Peronda Cerámica’s close ties to the worlds of fashion and art, one of the hallmarks of this firm.

More info: http://www.peronda.com/

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Source: http://www.decoracionyceramica.com

Spanish ceramic tile industry leads the obtaining of AENOR GlobalEPD sustainable product eco-labels.

On 29th November eleven major ceramic tile manufacturers in the Castellón cluster received the Environmental Product Declaration AENOR GlobaEPD certification, making the ceramic industry in our region a leader in terms of obtaining eco-labels at national level. Some of the companies that obtained this certification are:  Ceracasa, Peronda, Azulev, Ceramica Ribesalbes, Gayafores, Keraben and Azteca, as well as Vives Ceramica and Colorker, which had already obtained this eco-label.

Ceracasa with sustainable product BionicTile

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a system of European eco-labelling of products in the construction sector which can certify the environmental impact throughout the life cycle of products and eco-efficient manufacturing process. Specifically, the DAP is a type III ecolabel pioneer in Spain which is already applied in other countries such as Norway, Canada, Japan , South Korea , Germany, Holland , Switzerland and France, and is under establishment in Denmark and Italy.

Representatives of the companies awarded EPD certification

The AENOR GlobalEPD program, which allows obtaining Environmental Product Declarations , is currently a voluntary certification system , but it can become a very important factor for companies or sectors in order to promote competitiveness against competition from other countries and facilitate access to markets with a higher level of environmental awareness in the international arena.

Peronda's EPD certification

The Spanish industry of ceramic wall and floor tiles is aware of the capacity of ceramic coverings as a material to build a more sustainable architecture. Recently they launched a website (www.spaintiles.info/eco) with the aim of informing about the characteristics of ceramic tiles, showing examples of sustainable projects , disseminating the studies carried out in R & D, and presenting the ceramic latest innovations in terms of sustainability.

More info: http://www.spaintiles.info/eco/construccion.aspx?lang=en-GB

Source: www.elperiodicodelazulejo.es

Castellon ceramic tile industry at the forefront of the wide Spanish participation at Cersaie Fair 2013

All set in Bologna Exhibition Centre for the celebration of Cersaie 2013, which will take place from 23rd  to 27th September. From the broad representation of Spanish companies participating as exhibitors -over 155- almost 85% come from Castellon province, which again confirms the clear commitment of the sector for the international promotion, the real driving force for sales after several years of decline in Spanish domestic demand.

The following Globbarea companies, from various industries such as floor and wall tiles, bathroom and auxiliary equipment and raw materials, will be exhibiting again this year in this world showcase for the ceramic tile sector, where the Castellon firms will present their latest trends and most innovative products with top design and quality. 

ARKAIS-LLAC – Area 44 Stand 65

AZTECA CERÁMICA  -  Pad. 26 Stand A104-B105 

AZULEV / AZULEJOS SANCHIS -  Pad. 15 Stand A7-B8

CERACASA - Pad. 18 Stand D20 

CERAMICA CAS - Pad. 36 Stand A48

CERÁMICA RIBESALBES – Pad. 19 Stand B22

CEVICA – Pad. 19 Stand A60

CICOGRES – Pad. 26 Stand A140

CIFRE CERÁMICA – Pad. 20 Stand C24-D25

COLOR ESMALT – Pad. 34 E26-F29

COLORKER – Pad. 14 Stand A32-B32

DUNE – Pad. 19 Stand A64

EL MOLINO – Pad. 25 Stand B78

EMAT – Area 44 Stand 41

EQUIPE CERÁMICAS – Pad. 16 Stand C42

FRITTA – Pad. 34 Stand F52-G53

GAYA FORES- Pad. 19 Stand C7

INSCA Area 44 Stand 59

INTERMATEX Pad. 22 Stand B160

KERABEN GRUPO- Pad. 15 Stand D7-E8 

MUSEUM BY PERONDA – Pad. 15 Stand E19-F20

NAVARTI GRUPO – Pad. 18 Stand C40-D37

GRUPO CERÁMICO OSET - Pad. 15 Stand E23

PERONDA - Pad. 15 Stand E7-F8 (nueva ubicación)

PLAZA CERAMICAS - Pad. 26 Stand B98

QUIMICER - Pad. 34 Stand G30

REALONDA – Pad. 15 Stand A19-B20

CERAMICA SALONI - Pad. 19 Stand A18-B17

TAU CERAMICA – Pad. 18 Stand A2-B1

TECNICERAMICA – Pad. 36 Stand A13

UNICER - Pad. 18 Stand B61-B66

VIVES CERÁMICA - Pad. 26 Stand A26-B27 

ZIRCONIO - Pad. 14 Stand D32

Cersaie’13 show app now available from Tile of Spain 

Information about all the Spanish ceramic tile companies exhibiting at CERSAIE 13  is now available in the palm of your hand with the CERSAIE’13 App, launched by Tile of Spain and ICEX.T his free app for iPad, iPhone, and Android allows you to have access to all Tile of Spain exhibitors and search by exhibit hall, sector or company.  It includes a complete listing of companies and contacts at your disposal. Download app.

Cersaie is, along with CEVISAMA, the most important international event for the ceramic industry and the showcase to most international markets, as 2012 data show: nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 33 countries, more than 75,000 visitors from 154 countries and nearly 700 specialized media in an exhibition area of 176,000 m2. Importers, distributors, commercial agents, interior designers, architects and specifiers around the world will gather at Cersaie as a meeting point to know the market trends, new products and the latest technological developments. And there will be Castellon ceramic tile sector, as the largest foreign participation in this international event.

More info: www.cersaie.it

Ceracasa ceramica participated in a seminar on construction solutions to reduce air pollution.

Last 20th June an interesting seminar took place in Madrid, in the School of Civil Engineering, about air quality of our cities and the different solutions available to reduce air pollution, such as photocatalysis.

The seminar was organized by AIF, the Iberian Association of Photocatalysis, formed by big companies in various sectors, among which is Ceracasa. AIF has the support of scientific members such as EPTISA, ICP, AIDICO, ITQ, Tecnalia, CARTIF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE and other institutions that provide great value to the process of photocatalysis in the construction and rehabilitation.

The photocatalysis starts from the natural principle of decontamination of nature by eliminating most common pollutants by an oxidation process activated by sun energy.

Through photocatalysis, some of the pollutants as common as harmful existing in our cities can be eliminated: nitrogen oxides NOx, nitric acid, HNO3, O3, SOx, VOCs, CO, methyl mercaptan, chlorinated organic compounds and poly aromatics compounds.

The symposium was attended by leading speakers, and was coordinated by EPTISA: they all provided solutions and diverse opinions on this important topic.

Fran Raya from CERACASA, as Vice President of AIF's external relations, gave an interesting presentation on applications of decontaminating products called "The Photocatalytic Island".

Ceracasa counts among its ceramic product range with Bionictile®, a porcelain wall covering with photocatalytic properties, " ceramic facade which decontaminates the air", which has earned the company more than a dozen awards, both nationally and internationally.

More info: www.ceracasa.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ceracasa

Twitter: @ Ceracasa

FS by Peronda Cerámicas in Casa Décor Madrid 2013 and Café Jamaica projects

Peronda Ceramicas continues advancing in its relation with trends and design taking part in Casa Decor Madrid 2013, which is taking place from May 17 to June 23 in the former British embassy.

Peronda Ceramicas, in collaboration with the member of Peronda Fashion Lab and designer of vintage furniture Francisco Segarra, has been in charge of materializing the project of the interior designer Cuca Garcia, for the biggest exhibition of architecture, design and decoration of Europe.

The pieces of the collection FS by PERONDA CERAMICAS, spread over the hall and the restaurant, which was decorated with Francisco Segarra's furniture.

With the same partner, Peronda Cerámicas has also designed an exclusive ceramic piece for the "Café Jamaica" cafes restyling. A piece integrated in the  Peronda Cerámicas FS collection, exclusively for the Rodilla's group cafes. The project has been ordered to Francisco Segarra decoration studio to "improve the current consumer experience".

The debut of this new concept has been carried out recently at the cafe in 'La maquinista' shopping centre in Barcelona, and they are planning the renovation of at least 5 cafes before the end of the year.

More info: http://www.peronda.com/

Blog: http://perondablog.blogspot.com.es/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PerondaArtFashion

More than 40 Spanish companies of the ceramic sector and related participate in the Coverings fair in United States.

From April 29 to May 2 Coverings Exhibition 2013 is taking place in the city of Atlanta, with the participation of 47 Spanish companies, mainly from the ceramic floor and wall tile sector, but also of natural stone, bathroom accessories and furniture and auxiliary industries. The vast majority of the Spanish representation comes from the province of Castellon, including major companies such as: Azteca, Plaza, Azulev, Keraben, Mármoles Serrat and Tau.

Coverings changes its headquarters to take place in Atlanta, once in 2012, this event took place in Orlando (Florida). In the last meeting the Spanish Pavilion counted with the participation of 42 companies and an area of over 1.600 sqm. The fair attracted 22.000 visitors in 2012, a figure significantly higher than the previous Edition (19%), celebrated in the city of Las Vegas.

ICEX organizes the participation of these companies in an Official Pavilion, in a key market for the Spanish exports, as it is the United States. Proof of this, according to ICEX data, is that in 2012 sales of Spanish ceramic in the United States increased 22.13 percent to reach 79,686 million Euros.

During the course of the event, and under the Official Pavilion, various promotional activities will take place, including a press conference for journalists specializing in design, interior design and architecture magazines, including a paper entitled "The complimentary Paradigm" on trends in the Spanish tile and a tour of a selection of Spanish companies participating in the Spanish space.

In addition, during the four-day celebration of this event, at the institutional booth a seminar will be held under the title of "Connect the dots", aiming to give information about the opportunities offered by the Spanish ceramic sector today as covering material in a context where consumer tastes are turning to unique, innovative and durable.

More info: http://www.coverings.com

Great fashion show by Peronda Ceramica and designer Juan Vidal in Kiev

The company invited 200 guests on the premises of one of its main customers in Ukraine, for a 'fashion show' of haut couture and ceramics

The link between Peronda Ceramica and fashion crosses borders, as has been shown recently in Kiev.

The facilities of Agromat in the Ukrainian capital city, one of the main customers of the tile company, have hosted an amazing show with the latest trends in haut couture and ceramics.

The company invited the talented fashion designer Juan Vidal, a participant in the latest Mercedes Benz Madrid Fashion Week and member of the group Peronda Fashion Lab

This time, the Alicante designer showed in Kiev a choice of their fashion proposals in a catwalk before 200 professionals in architecture, interior design and the design invited by Peronda.

The main highlight in the fashion show were Candela prints that Peronda has translated into ceramic series of the same name of brand Peronda Museum, which was exposed to all the guests. Along with this model, the company showed the striking tile finishes Provence and Books.

Más info: www.peronda.com

Blogs: 
• http://perondablog.blogspot.com.es/
• http://fashionlab.peronda.com/
Twitter:
• @perondafashion
• @harmony_peronda
• @flabperonda

Fuente: El Periódico del Azulejo 

Vives Cerámica presents Titan colection XXL format

To further complement the porcelain floor tile TITAN collection, VIVES launches the new XXL size of 60x120cm.

Moreover, new designs have also been added to these marble ceramic tiles 60x60 sizes . The Titan collection continues to lead the way since its birth and with these additions, the collection lives up to its name more than ever. With this new size, its decorative elements are further enhanced.

Proof of this is the latest mega project where Vives Ceramica has participated. This is the stunning JW Marriott Marquis hotel in Dubai, where 60x60 Titan floor tile has been used for the decoration of its spectacular Spa. The main features of Titan, which have been key to its choice in this project, are its design, high gloss (which does not disappear with the passage of time), easier maintenance, better hygiene and warmth.

More info: www.vivesceramica.com

Children tile decoration with Cifre Play!

Decorating spaces for children has always been a challenge for the ceramic industry, that’s why Cifre Cerámica is launching Cifre Play!, a collection devoted entirely to kids. With this new collection, the ceramic tiles of Cifre Cerámica are filled with colours and children motifs, with ceramics that seek interaction with kids and that is willing to grow up with them.

Among the novelties brought by the new Play! collection by Cifre Cerámica we can find Circuit, hand drawn by artist Ester Gradolí, including classic racing cars to create and decorate children spaces.

The new series included in the new Play! collection allow us to create cheerful but durable spaces for children, able to withstand hours of play and mischief. Besides, this collection has pieces that can illuminate at night to help the kids fall asleep and what’s more, pieces can create a blackboard in a nursery or a playroom.

Cifre Play! was presented last week during CEVISAMA exhibition.

Más info: www.cifreceramica.com

Blog: www.inspirebycifre.com 

High participation of Globbarea ceramic companies to exhibit at CEVISAMA trade fair

Feria Valencia Exhibition Centre is currently preparing a new meeting of CEVISAMA trade fair, which will be held next week, from 5th to 8th February.  This fair will gather exhibitors of ceramic products, natural stone, bathroom equipment and raw materials coming from 24 different countries.

A number of Globbarea companies will be exhibiting again this year in this world showcase for the ceramic tile sector, where the Spanish firms will present its newest and most innovative products with the latest design, trends and applications. 

The following Globbarea companies will be present at CEVISAMA: 

- AZTECA 

- AZULEV

- AZULINDUS & MARTÍ

- CENEMAR

- CERACASA

- CERAMICA RIBESALBES

- CEVICA

- CICOGRES

- CIFRE CERÁMICA

- COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA

- DECORAMIA PROJECTS

- EL MOLINO

- ELFOS CERÁMICA

- EQUIPE CERÁMICAS

- EXPOJAMAR

- GAYA FORÉS

- INTERMATEX

- KERABEN

- LITICA INNOVACIÓN

- MÁRMOLES SERRAT

- GRUPO OSET

- PERONDA

- PLAZA CERÁMICA

- REALONDA

- SALONI

- TAU

- UNICER

- VIVES

2012 edition was very successful with more than 780 exhibitors and more than 77.000 visitors. Presence of foreign buyers increased up to more than 12.000 customers from 145 countries which attended CEVISAMA 2011. Importers, wholesalers, distributors, architects, interior designers and specifiers from all over the world are attending CEVISAMA as the meeting point to gain a preview of market trends, new products and cutting-edge technological solutions as well as a clear overall picture of the most important companies in the sector. 

More info: www.cevisama.com

TAU Ceramica develops an innovative product presentation system: iTAU

iTAU is a new system that combines Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies oriented to the presentation of ceramic products.

This System for the creation of ambiences is the main result of nearly two years of work and has been developed by a multidisciplinary team and innovative techniques that enable the display of very high resolution images on mobile devices.

It has been developed for these three platforms: 

• PC with display on large screens of about 50 inches through a Microsoft Kinect device.
• iPad2 or iPad3 tablet
• Android tablets

The product presentation is important in the ceramic sector business environment and a key element in their marketing strategies. Besides, we know that this presentation has a decisive influence when choosing a product. Consumers demand not only new products but also new forms of presentation.

iTAU can read QR codes, which identify the selected collections in visit to the store. Instantly it builds simulations of "real" ambiences and it creates the various combinations at our choice, changing the models.

iTAU is very user friendly and completely intuitive. Users are surprised by the speed, ease and quality of the ambiences.

More info: www.tauceramica.com

Azteca Ceramica presents its FC Barcelona football team ceramic tiles.

Azteca Ceramica and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to create the first official collection of FC Barcelona football team ceramic wall and floor tiles. The world launch took place at Cersaie Exhibition 2012, the most important ceramics trade fair in the sector, held at the end of September.

The Spanish company Azteca reached an agreement with the club whereby images of the players as well as the club’s badge and other murals with group poses, will be produced in this new support system.

In total, two types of formats of floor tiles have been designed:  31 x 31 cm. in red body, and 45 x 45 cm. in porcelain tile. The pieces for wall tiles are in 30 x 60 cm white body.

Azteca has pioneered the introduction of football passion into the ceramic tile market. By incorporating the Barça team image in the manufacture of ceramic tiles, the company has covered the two giants of the Spanish League, since they already launched Real Madrid football team tile collection at the beginning of 2012.

The product is aimed at distinct markets, from the Club itself to the fans who wish to bring their passion into the tiles of their homes, not forgetting the fan clubs, hotels, restaurants or diverse types of businesses that wish to express their support for the Spanish team in an original and exclusive way.

More info: www.azteca.es

Vives ceramic tiles at the palace of the Russian Federation

In Moscow, the Council of the Russian Federation, also known as the Senate, has renovated its emblematic building using Vives Azulejos y Gres Titan collection big format porcelain tile, specifically Unsu, Siro, Acro, Elba and Auriel models.

The first phase of the renovation was finished in August with its official inauguration taking place on 3rd September 2012. 

By using Titan Collection, as can be appreciated in these images, a sophistication and elegance has been achieved which is perfectly suited to this kind of building.

More info: www.vivesceramica.com 

Yugo and Faro series by Vives Ceramica: Making a difference

All collections should have at least one product which makes its range special and different. Yugo, part of the Bunker collection, plays this role making an instant impact with its vivid colours which are highlighted when placed together with the neutral base tiles named Faro.

This collection is especially interesting due to its appearance replicating aged wood that has been worn down by the elements, giving each piece an individual character. This helps give a warmth and vanguard look to any room where it is used in conjunction with the Bunker range. 

Faro and Yugo are porcelain tiles and available in sizes of 14,4x89,3cm. The Timon and Cincel special pieces should also be highlighted as they help create even more originality. 

More info: www.vivesceramica.com 

A trip to the French Provence by Peronda Cerámica new series

The romantic tones from the French Provence take possession of bath, making a space where time goes by. The relaxing salmon colour from Avignon-R and the decorative country motifs offer us a pleasant trip to the Campagne: a place with no hurries, no prejudices, where everything moves in a natural way. It is a refuge for the daily stress where you manage the rules.

The combination capacity of the Provence Collection is almost infinite. With Digne-B model, we can integrate any element that will be enhanced thanks to its delicate sparkles. In this case, the room is completed by the warm tones of the Antigua-R wood. 

More info: www.peronda.com

Peronda blog: perondablog.blogspot.com.es  

Stone and wood natural textures, the latest trend in ceramic tiles by Cifre Group

Textures: stone

Ceramics have achieved an awesome level of mimesis. Almost every texture or print can be imitated perfectly by ceramics, giving us thousand of decoration possibilities.

Scale collection from Cifre Ceramica creates stone mosaics with a quite realistic and natural effect.

Timber is a natural collection too; it has big sized pieces which represent nature through its perfect textures.

Terraces or outdoors can be ideal for the Teide series. Its mosaics represent bigger stones than the Scale series, making it better for wider spaces.

Ceramics textures: wood

If you want a material that imitates wood perfectly but that is more resistant and easier to clean and maintain, you need ceramics. It can be hard to imagine, but Woodmotion series has a richly detailed texture, which brings an amazing realism.

Moabi collection has a real wood look both for floor and wall tiles

This collection has different colors to create warm and personalized spaces in your home.

You can find more series which imitate textures at www.grupocifre.com

El Molino, nearly a century of experience in ceramic tile solutions for your home

El Molino has been evolving incessantly since its founding in 1922, which has turned the company, created by Cipriano Castelló, into a clear and solid landmark for the ceramics industry worldwide.

Its decisive commitment to innovation, perfectly combined with tradition, has allowed El Molino to adjust its production to the needs of the most demanding markets over five continents.

After nine decades of self-improvement, and thanks to the work of three generations of entrepreneurs, El Molino is today, as yesterday, a pioneering business in the promotion of ceramics as the best solution for the covering of floors and walls of all kinds of spaces.

El Molino participated in the last Cersaie exhibition presenting its new 25x75 series, which had quite an impression on the visitors at the international fair. Another top series was Elegance Jet available in shades of ivory, beige and brown with matching sets, being synonymous with uniqueness and cosiness. El Molino also introduced new Jet models in 60x60, high gloss and perfect finish pieces with borders and matching cleats that enhance its natural beauty. 

More info: www.elmolino.es 

Visit El Molino virtual booth at Globbarea Virtual Fair

Vives cerámica presents its latest series at Cersaie fair: Bunker and Naïf

Bunker, Industrial and Vintage Styles.

Bunker collection

Bunker is Vives’ latest collection. Comprising of different products, it follows a tendency which is becoming more and more talked about named Dirty Chic. A fusion between the already established industrial and vintage styles, aesthetically it is based on different materials including cement, concrete, iron, stone, wood and brick. It takes on the appearance of surfaces and textures worn down by time reinventing themselves.  

Bunker collection

The magic of this type of decoration comes from the fusion between the past and the present making the new look more brilliant and the old and worn cosy and familiar. Recycling and drawing on inspiration something the fashion world has done for some time, has now arrived to the world of the interior design and decoration.

VIVES has invested in this new collection with it comprising of materials and elements so diverse as moulded concrete (Bunker), cement (Cerco), rusted steel (Amarre), aged and worn timber (Yugo), stone (Muro) and mud (Cob). Its diverse sizes ranging from the XXL 60x120 cm, to 45x90 cm, 14x90 cm, 60x60 cm, 30x60 cm and 20x60 cm.  The wall tiles named ZOCLO available in 20x50cm come with the same textures that are reproduced by its older sister: Cimbra, Cercha, Escala, and Har together with the decorative murals named Buril and Vano.

Naïf collection

Naïf, Intelligent and Spontaneous Design

This new collection of white biscuit 25x75cm is called Naïf. Striking due to its intelligent and spontaneous design and made up by varied colours and patterns (all of which combine together), is perfectly suited to create a fresh and pleasant area with a slight disorganized feel making the room striking and interesting in design. Following the latest artistic tendencies both pastel and intense gloss colours have been used. 

The products that make up the Naïf collection have been designed so that by using Naíf, Lune, Bande and Table, anyone can come up with designs that boast infinite shapes with different soft and plain designs or when used with  Lumiere turquesa, coral y ambar, atmospheres with intensive colours and geometric structures can be developed. We should also highlight the decorative pieces of Brosser, Huille and Toile which can be used together or separately and which can be used to test the most imaginative of minds. 

More info: www.vivesceramica.com

Spanish Ceramic Tile Sector Participation at Cersaie 2012 Increases

The Bologna Exhibition Centre in Italy is currently preparing a new meeting of CERSAIE trade fair, which will take place next week.  Spanish participation has increased significantly compared to previous editions, with over 150 companies confirming attendance, in a clear bid to export, the real driving force of sales for the industry, given the current economic situation.

A number of Globbarea companies of ceramic tile products, bathroom fittings, raw materials and related industries will be exhibiting again this year in this world showcase for the ceramic tile sector, where the Castellon firms will present their latest trends and most innovative products with top design and quality. 

The following Globbarea companies will be exhibiting at Cersaie:

AZTECA CERÁMICA  -  Pad. 26 Stand A104-B105 (nueva ubicación)

AZULEV / AZULEJOS SANCHIS -  Pad. 15 Stand A7-B8

CERACASA - Pad. 18 Stand D20 (nueva ubicación)

CERAMICA CAS - Pad. 36 Stand D20

CERÁMICA RIBESALBES – Pad. 19 Stand B22

CEVICA – Pad. 19 Stand A60

CICOGRES – Pad. 26 Stand B3

CIFRE CERÁMICA – Pad. 20 Stand B8

COLOR ESMALT – Pad. 34 Stand A50 (nueva ubicación)

COLORKER – Pad. 15 Stand E31-F32

DUNE – Pad. 19 Stand A64

EMAT – Area 44 Stand 41

EQUIPE CERÁMICAS – Pad. 16 Stand C42

ESTILKER -  Pad. 36 Stand A25

EXPOJAMAR – Area 44 Stand 65

FRITTA – Pad. 34 Stand F52-G53

GAYA FORES- Pad. 19 Stand B1

GRUPO CERÁMICO OSET - Pad. 18 Stand A64

INSCA Area 44 Stand 59

INTERMATEX Pad. 22 Stand B160

KERABEN GRUPO- Pad. 15 Stand D7-E8 (nueva ubicación)

NAVARTI GRUPO – Pad. 18 Stand C40-D37

PERONDA - Pad. 15 Stand E7-F8 (nueva ubicación)

PLAZA CERAMICAS - Pad. 26 Stand B98

QUIMICER - Pad. 34 Stand A35 (nueva ubicación)

REALONDA – Pad. 15 Stand A19-B20

CERAMICA SALONI - Pad. 19 Stand A18-B17

TAU CERAMICA – Pad. 18 Stand A2-B1

TECNICERAMICA – Pad. 36 Stand B52

UNICER - Pad. 18 Stand B61-B66

VIVES CERÁMICA - Pad. 26 Stand A26-B27 (nueva ubicación)

ZIRCONIO - Pad. 14 Stand D32

Cersaie is, along with CEVISAMA, the most important international event for the ceramic industry and the showcase to most international markets, as 2011 data show: nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 30 countries, more than 80,000 visitors from 147 countries and over 700 specialized media in an exhibition area of more than 176,000 m2. Importers, distributors, commercial agents, interior designers, architects and specifiers around the world will gather at Cersaie as a meeting point to know the market trends, new products and the latest technological developments. And there will be Castellon ceramic tile sector, as the largest foreign participation in this international event.

More info: www.cersaie.it