New year 2014, new ceramic trends

The new year arrives and with it new trends in decoration and interior design. In recent international exhibitions and now in the countdown to Cevisama 2014 exhibition, Spanish manufacturers will showcase their new collections, which perfectly follow these new trends.

New decorative lines that reach all parts of the house, inside and outside, without focusing on a single area: Motifs resize the leading to maxi patterned walls; hexagon sets trend, compared to basic-shaped traditional flooring; reliefs stay but converted into finer details and the most striking compositions follow the principles of patchwork ...

To keep abreast of the latest in ceramic tile wall and floor coverings, we review some of the styles you will see in the coming months:

Hidraulic by Art Antic

• The legacy of our classics. Typical traditional tiles, which for some time have been rescued from tradition, are renewed by ceramics firms. 10×10cm tiles returning to our homes . A touch of nostalgia! 

Unicer Cerámica

• Maxi prints. Extra large prints, ideal for filling a wall with very striking XL motifs with lots of colour. Flowers, botanicals, vegetables and so on flood walls that contrasts with the rest in plain colours.

White by Dune Ceramica

• Mr. Volume. Reliefs are timeless. That volumetric accent is obtained through very bright enamel finishes in pure colours: white, black, pale red... 

Hexagon by Cevica

• Hexagonal World. These hexagonal pieces can be placed alternating their colours and creating a space with an actual essence. Using the most rustic clay pieces in ochre and earth tones, rooms get a touch of contemporary naturalness.

Tiger by Gaya Forés

• Always natural. Ceramic wood helps to create a serene and natural atmosphere wherever they are placed. Attention to classical models in square format with small parts ... they will become a must. 

• Ceramic patchwork. It's a trend that continues this year. The mix & match collections created according to this textile technique apply equally to the living-room floor or the main kitchen wall, so that each composition can have the personal hallmark of the homeowners.

Absolut series by Ceracasa

Tassel by Vives 

• Mirror effect. Spaces will shine to the maximum with the latest addition of special polishing technique to achieve ultra reflex effect. Thus, ceramic floor tiles which remind of marble and onyx stones take on a new dimension. 

Source : www.mireformaconceramica.es 

Ultraviolet, Dune Ceramica January trend.

Dune loves design, WE ARE DECORATION, which is why they collect the novelties trends, and follow and interpret them, trends in both fashion and decoration. An intensive analysis of the catwalks around the world and a deep study of the most innovative decoration fairs are the result of DUNE 2014 Collection. A current collection over the next twelve months has born fruit of research and development: colors and styles.

1-Ultraviolet

2-Fifty Shades of Grey

3-The Midas touch

4-ULTRAglam

5-Oriental View

6-RetroChic

These are the six indisputed trends of 2014. The first, ULTRAVIOLET, unquestionably color trend in fashion catwalks and home fairs. Among its shades Rhapsody highlights, the new and bright violet emanating calm and wellbeing: a color that they wanted to capture in their ESSENCE decorative piece, the COSMOPOLITAN PURPLE wall tile and the MOMA PURPLE floor tile.

More info: www.dune.es 

Ceramic tiles by Vives Ceramica in national and international architecture projects

Along the year 2013 Vives Cerámica has dressed with its products a number of construction projects both nationally and internationally. Hotels, restaurants and shopping centers have relied on the design, versatility, style and performance of the newest ceramic coverings by Vives to coat walls, floors, façades and common areas.

International projects

The Villa Sandini Spa Hotel, located in Sandim, Portugal and designed with an innovative chic-rustic style after the renovation of a whole ancient building, chose Polinesia Collection by Vives Cerámica for its exteriors: Moorea-R tile, White and Brown, is a wood look anti-slip porcelain tile ideal for wet areas. 

Some styles just can’t help but resist the test of time. Without doubt, the 60’s are a prime example. They have managed to reproduce this style in Sölvesborg (Sweden) in this restaurant called “Bella’s Diner & Bar”. A key element to achieving this desired look was VIVES 20x20cm red body Alaska, Negro and Rojo Volcan floor tiles.

Next project takes us to Vilnius (Lithuania). The Civic Grafito (60x120cm) large format has been used in this shopping centre called “Aprangos Galerija” where cement is the inspiration.

Xara Lodge is an events complex for weddings, shows etc. located in a traditional house in the Maltese countryside near Rabat-Mdina. For its decoration Vives Titan series (Paros, Mara, Unsu, Uriel and Comodo) have been used, resulting in a design which brings together both tradition and modernity with a balance and with outstanding beauty.

Located inPrague, we find this elegant and casual restaurant which has also used VIVES materials for its creative decoration: The 1900 collection, resulting in a very distinctive and avant-garde style, appealing to the most cosmopolitan of customers.

Projects in Spain

The restaurant Farándula on the Spanish Costa Brava opened last year, of vintage style where industrial elements are mixed with some of the most traditional and classical such as solid woods. The materials used were 20x20 Aranjuez collection, specifically the products Yeles, Alcazar, Batres y Bargas for the wall covering and Güell-1 from the 1900 collection for the floors. In conclusion, the creativity used in the design and decoration within this premises shows the possibilities when different styles are brought together. 

On the Galician Costa de Morte, Benboa restaurant has opened, as a fusion of various different concepts at the same time: restaurant and market. Vives have helped to decorate this innovative place by using the Mugat Blanco 10x20cm and the floor tiles: Orsa - 21x89 antislip C3 and Dorset marrón 31.6x31.6 cm. 

The result has been a modern decoration which contrasts perfectly with the essence of the tradition served up. 

Just a few metres from the Levante beach in Benidorm, the Hotel Ambassador Playa is located with its excellent facilities creating an ambience of relaxation and well-being. For the its new image they have used Vives tiles to create this atmosphere in the Explorers Club restaurant and café area: The1900 collection (Basalto, Gris, Calvet, Terrades, Llagostera y Gibert) gives a vintage style to the decoration helping replicate an old and traditional train station. 

Castellon's Sisif bar & restaurant has recently opened its doors and has also used Vives ceramic tiles. This project shows the Montaner Azul tile which belongs to 1900 collection (20x20cm)combining it perfectly with the Blanco and Florentina tiles that are part of the same collection together with the wall tile Buril and Vano Marfil that comes from the Wäsel (20x50 cm.) collection. The bathrooms which also use our tiles combine the Buril and Vano Marfil, which also comes from the Wäsel (20x50 cm.) collection and the Ruhr Plomo (30x60 cm.) from the same range name. It is a restaurant and bar that has personality and character in which you can enjoy a delicious meal with great company and in great surroundings.  

Más info: www.vivesceramica.com

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

Twitter: @VIVESCeramica

Vives Ceramica certifies its products with the UPEC seal

Vives Ceramica has been awarded the UPEC seal for the collections CIVIC, RUHR, VENDOME, OREGON, ANCILES, BOSFORO, MONTECARLO, LERSUNDI by the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment. This certificate guarantees that the product fulfils the market needs and the security and quality requirements according to this certification. 

The different figures referred to in UPEC show the different values of resistance. 

U: Wear and tear due to walking

P: Crushing due to furniture or other fixed or mobile objects

E: The tiles’ behaviour when affected by water

C: Resistance to the most common chemical agents 

With this certificate proving that our tile ranges are of the highest standards, Vives reaffirms itself when it comes to quality and design within the international market. 

More info: www.vivesceramica.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vivesazulejosygres?fref=ts

Twitter: @VIVESCeramica

ABSOLUTE series by Ceracasa awarded as best covering material in USA

CERACASA has been awarded with the highest award for ABSOLUTE series in the fourth edition of the KBCULTURE Awards in TILE category, which includes materials such as stone, slate, ceramics and other coverings. Marazzi firm has had a special mention.

These awards are given by the famous editor Leslie Clagett's Blog KBCULTURE. This Blog is one of the most influential in materials, fashion and trends in bathrooms, kitchens and decoration in the United States.

Leslie Clagett is also the editor of publications such as "Arts + Architecture to Kitchens & Baths" and the author of "The New City Home" (The Taunton Press) among other books. 

Janice Costa also took part in KBCULTURE awards jury. She is director of "Kitchen & Bath Design News", top industry professional magazine. Janice is a trend and design product creator, very

popular in the USA.

ABSOLUTE Series recreates, in High Gloss porcelain tiles, different agates in six exclusive colors and different formats accompanied by luxurious crystal decorations with elegant effects. It is made with EMOTILE technology, creating truly unique and singular surfaces.

More info: http://www.kbculture.com/p/2013-kbculture-awards.html  

www.ceracasa.com

Wide Castellon ceramic sector participation at Mosbuild exhibition in Russia

Spain, the world leader in technological development, design and quality of service in the ceramic industry, travels to Russia, third destination of ceramic tile sales, with 60 companies to participate at MOSBUILD exhibition.

Year 2012 has been very positive for the ceramic tile industry, which has managed to ride out the bad times, once again, conquering the international markets, with an increase of the foreign sales by 10% worldwide.

  

Leading the way in innovation

The focus on differentiation and international expansion has led the Spanish ceramic tile industry to become a world leader in the implementation of programs of R & D and innovation, in order to provide end-users and professional with high value products to respond to new market needs.

Our country is a pioneer in digital printing or home automation application of tiles. The Spanish sector has also developed motion or weight sensors for use in public buildings and sidewalks.

Spanish industry also stands out for its innovative approach applied to sustainable energy development, with the so-called active surfaces, sustainable pieces that incorporate technology to positively influence the environment where they are installed.

Furthermore, according to the National Association of Frit, Ceramic Glazes and Colours (Anfecc), Spain is the world leader, thanks to investments in R &

D in the field of ceramic frits and glazes, surpassing Italy, a country traditionally pioneer in the manufacture of these products.

Russia, a gold mine for Spanish exports

The great economic potential, significant growth plans and the large number of urban projects have boosted Russia as a priority destination for Spanish exports of ceramic tiles. The major construction projects for the coming years open a range of opportunities for our industry and have generated significant demand for building materials. The largest country in the world means 7.9% of total Spanish ceramic tile sector exports.

This favorable context for the sector will be the scenario for 60 Spanish companies of ceramic tiles and bathroom equipment, which will participate at MOSBUILD exhibition, within the CERSANEX frame. The 18th meeting of this annual event will be held in Moscow between 16th and 19th April. The Spanish industry participation is supported by ICEX and Tile of Spain.

The Spanish Pavilion, which has an area of 2,400 square meters, will feature 55 companies belonging to the ceramic tile and subsidiary industries sectors and other 5 of bathroom equipment. The vast majority comes from Castellón province and many are Globbarea Virtual Fair participants such as Azteca, Azulev / Sanchis, Ceracasa, Encrypt, Colorker, El Molino, Fritta, Gaya Fores, Oset Group, Kerajet, Peronda, Saloni, Tau, Vives and Zirconium.

  

During the course of the event, in the framework of the Spanish Official Pavilion, various promotional activities will take place, such as a press conference for journalists from design, interior design and architecture magazines which will be held on April 16, or the "Tile Story" Awards ceremony on the 17th April, promoted by Tile of Spain.

Source: ICEX

Ceracasa awarded prize for Ecom4tile product by Grupo TPI and NAN architecture and construction magazine

For the sixth consecutive year, Grupo TPI and NAN Architecture and Construction magazine have awarded its high quality and prestige prizes.

This year is a record, with more than 300 projects from more than 200 architectural firms, who opted for five different categories. The award ceremony was held on the 13th November at the Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid, with the attendance of over 450 architects and entrepreneurs from all sectors, authorities and renowned personalities.

In the category of materials, born in 2007 as an initiative to recognize innovation and quality manufacturers of building materials, more than 120 products had entried, another record participation, divided into eleven categories.

The prize for the category of floor and wall coverings was awarded  to ECOM4TILE by CERACASA in tough competition with 10 other leading companies and products.

More info: www.ceracasa.com

CERACASA ADVANCES THE NEW TRENDS IN CERAMIC TILES FOR THE COMING YEARS

The next few years will bring many changes for wall and floor tiles. CERACASA summarizes the most important ones to keep you informed about the latest trends in design and ceramic solutions.

The best quality proposals, such as those by CERACASA, have to do with the variety and uses of these tile coverings, both for the home and in offices and shops, or in the unique architecture, with facades and large format tiles.

PERSONALIZATION: THE DIGITAL ERA

CERACASA, awarded a price as early as in 2007 for EMOTILE product, a series of digital personalization of ceramics, continues to bring new proposals on this line.

More than 7,000 unique and personalized projects worldwide, with all kinds of creativity and effects, from a restaurant floor or a façade.

MORE WOOD!

The imitation of wood, with the performance of ceramics, will increase. CERACASA has models that will sure fit your tastes: ROBLE, NATURE, TIMBER, OAK or WOO are among wide offer to decorate your kitchen, bath or pool with full guarantee.

THE SILKIEST STONE THAT... SAVES WATER.

Textures that imitate natural stone are the trend, in light and sand colours with a shade of graphite or almost black, in our series INDUS or SANDSTONE. Its SOFT finish can reduce up to 50% the water consumption for cleaning, because thanks to its vitrified texture it keeps clean longer.

BIGGER FORMATS, LESS GROUT JOINTS

The trend of large formats will be seen in floors around the home or common areas.

It can be installed on floors and walls, indoors or outdoors. The use of these formats minimizes the visual impact of the grout joint, boosting the sense of continuity on the floor or wall.

SHINE: ELEGANCE ABOVE ALL

If we think of the aspect that will set the trend in the coming years, that is the increase in gloss finish on all collections. All kinds Porcelain and wall tiles will be 

brighter and cleaner the coming years.

More info: www.ceracasa.com

Click here to visit CERACASA booth at Globbarea Virtual Fair

DUNE CERAMICA AT THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS IN IRAN, BRASIL AND CHINA

Dune Ceramica continues with its consolidation in the international markets with its participation these last months in the decoration and interior design trade fairs worldwide, in Iran, Brazil and China.

The 10th edition of Medex fair took place in Tehran last February. The participation of more than 350 national and international exhibitors made Medex the most important Iranian event in the field of Decoration and Interior Design. Dune has participated in this fair through its customer Rooja Tejarat Azarestan, which exhibited in its booth a wide variety of Dune products.

Many architects and interior designers visited Rooja’s booth and enjoyed the products.

On the other hand, from 6th to 9th March Dune presented the latest trends and novelties for architects, interior designers, builders, distributors and international buyers at REVESTIR trade fair in Sao Paulo (Brasil), which is considered the Brazilian fashion week of architecture and construction.

More info: www.dune.es

THE TECHNICAL CERAMIC WALL BY TAU CERAMICA

A wall that sounds & soundproofs, smells & freshens, that heats & cools, insulates & ventilates, that acts & responds, that’s hygienic, safe and removable.
The latest technology, hidden but noticeable. Innovation servicing sustainability and quality of life.


Who hasn’t ever had problems with unsightly, tangled lengths of electrical cable & plugs cluttering their home? The normal solution may be complex, perhaps impossible, or at least involve major alteration work.

Now, things don't have to be that way. The Technical Ceramic Wall available from TAU Group’s S3 division resolves these issues. It houses all the technology we need to enhance our lifestyle & well-being while improving aesthetics in the home and maximising living space. The Technical Ceramic Wall is a vertical extension of a removable floor behind which all wiring and fittings for domestic appliances, devices and electrical equipment is concealed.

The wall itself both controls and performs functions. By functions we mean, for example, audio/visual systems, lighting, communications, heating, air-conditioning, humidity, even aroma essence injection. It is entirely child-friendly, stain-resistant and easy to clean – it can even be taken down.

The technical wall together with its removable floor should be an essential part of any room, at home or at work.

This innovation from S3 is part of the TAU in PROGRESS project. TAU in PROGRESS aims to continually improve & develop the products and services we provide, to enhance our client relationships and to consolidate the business we share.

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

VIVES, THE CHARM OF PORCELAIN WOOD

When talking about porcelain wood, we talk about tradition, both past and present since experiences can be reflected in this kind of material. For that reason, wood is given great importance in VIVES collections and due to the fact that it matches with different styles.

Wood has always been used by designers to create innovative settings. This material provides elegance, quality and style to areas and that is why few materials can compete with it. Porcelain tiles are able to transmit the power of wood, playing with a huge number of shades, patterns, textures, formats and these can then all be combined.

Investing in porcelain woods is always a safe bet and VIVES has developed a wide variety of collections to live up to our clients’ expectations.

The Legend collection is used in both indoor and outdoor settings due to its anti-slip finish. The Avesta collection provides a classical inspiration of natural wood. In order to create the Polinesia collection, water accumulation on outdoor surfaces has been studied to provide more security and protection.

The Salonga collection has a pattern whose design is suited to the most avant-garde settings thanks to its wide range of colours.

The Skandia collection is based on a Scandinavian design, a worldwide reference, and consists of the following collections: Feroe, Fionia, Kinda, Orsa and Arhus.

The Kinda Collection looks like an industrial parquet and can be easily adapted to any kind of setting. The Orsa collection is designed to offer warmth and relaxation to places thanks to its natural texture.

The Urbino collection, consisting of Aralia, Erica, Luma and Letia, is a by-word for elegance and a design creating a cosy setting. To finish with, the Woodline collection is divided in three well-appreciated products by interior designers: Zebrano, Olivo and Ebano.

VIVES Azulejos y Gres have started the year with optimism for the year coming and for this reason we wish to demonstrate our determination and commitment within the tile sector by exhibiting at Cevisama. It is here where we wish to welcome visitors so that they can come and get to know the company, its values, its latest products, projects and services.

CEVISAMA location: Hall 1, level 3. booth B28

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

DECORAMIA, LUXURY BATH AND EXCLUSIVE MOSAICS MADE IN SPAIN

LUXURY BATH

DECORAMIA’s passion is the design and the decoration for the top level bathrooms and interior living spaces, with an exclusive range of innovative products designed and developed to showcase authentic luxury as a lifestyle.
Exclusive furnishing designed and made in Spain as a Global Concept Design for the luxury bathrooms and interior living.

EXCLUSIVE MOSAICS


The result of the careful research of Decoramia’s creative laboratory DECORAMIA LAB leads to show a new concept capable of bringing the beauty of a new mosaic.
Their work starts with a constant search of materials, shapes and elements with details that stand out for its authenticity, design, work, colour and quality. Mosaics with exclusivity and aesthetic suitable to enhancing avant-garde environments and also in spaces that it is demanded classical style. Mosaic combinations with special elements adding luxury details and reflections of precious metals, thereby enhancing the shine and sparkle most surprising.

More info: www.decoramia.com

KERABEN GROUP PRESENTS ITS METROPOL & ATENEA BRAND NEW WEBSITE

Keraben Grupo has created two new websites to continue with the process of updating its digital supports.

Both Metropol and Atenea, Keraben Group brands, which are devoted to the manufacture and distribution of ceramic tiles, have now a new website with the aim of offering updated information and mainly allowing its customers to find the most suitable product using a very user-friendly search engine.

The new website presents, in an extremely simple and clear way, the products of the group brands, orientating its contents towards the final consumer and the specifier. They become the definitive tool for all the clients and sales network.

Metropol and Atenea new websites will allow Keraben Group to adapt to new technologies by overcoming the difficulties which prevented the positioning of websites in search engines, reducing the number of clicks and making web surfing much easier and quicker.

More info: www.keraben.com / www.metropol-ceramica.com / www.ceratenea.com

THE SPANISH COMPANY CERAMICA SALONI MANTAIN ITS COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WITH LAMMAX MATERIAL

Cerámica Saloni, a spanish leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of ceramic coatings, carried a perfect combination of engineering, architecture, design and technology in the Pulpí Health Center in Spain, with the use of its revolutionary LAMMAX material.

The system chosen for the closing of the center has been the ventilated façade with 3x1 sheets with holes to let the light inside. LAMMAX is only 3 mm thick, but it is harder than granite and lighter than aluminum. As it has all porcelain material specifications, it becomes the benchmark for ceramic architecture.

It can be used in building exterior, interior and furniture; among the features of Saloni LAMMAX, highlights the resistance to weathering, chemical attack, fire and high temperatures, UV rays, to bending or deep abrasion.

LAMMAX is a very versatile material that can be layered with other materials and in different formats, with extreme precision and polish.

The plates can be adapted to the needs of format, size and corresponding surface. So it allows to carry out any architectural project, unlike traditional ceramics. It fits very easily and the cost is lower than other materials used in construction.

More info: www.saloni.com
Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

RUHR SERIES BY VIVES CERÁMICA, MAXIMUM REPRESENTATION OF ELEGANCE

VIVES launches Ruhr, a collection that helps distinguish the space where it has been used.

The entire Vives’ collection of wall and floor tiles has been enhanced further by the introduction of this innovative porcelain series: Ruhr. A fusion of elegance and design can be seen in this range which boasts a cement and clean base in various neutral colours and two different finishes: natural and semi-polished.

Ruhr is distinctive due to the simplicity and clarity of each piece. Its wide range of colours and finishes, makes it highly versatile and can be used in almost any application, from the most sophisticated to more casual areas. The ease with which each model within the Ruhr collection can be combined, helps the client to choose the combination he is looking for.

The Ruhr series is available in three different sizes: 30x60 cm, 60x60 cm and 45x90 cm and eight colours: Blanco, Plomo, Cemento, Antracita, Crema, Visón, Moka and Chocolate which can be complemented by the wall tile series Essen and Dortmund.

More info: www.vivesceramica.com
Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

Unicer presented its new products at Cersaie 2011

The spanish company Unicer was present at this year´s Cersaie trade fair, the biggest bath and ceramic showroom in the world which gathered a wide variety of professional from the tile industry arrived from all around the World.

Unicer took this opportunity to introduce their novelties in wall tiles. The wide variety and performance of the collections presented captured attention of our visitors, mainly the new series Epoca, Style, Desert and Classic, the most attractive ones.

The success of Unicer participation was to pledge the incorporation of digital technology in the production and manufacturing process of all their new collections introduced at Cersaie 2011.

More info: www.unicer.com
Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

CERACASA BRINGS FORWARD THE INNOVATION AND THE DESIGN THAT WILL BE SEEN IN 2012

One of the defining characteristics of CERACASA CERAMICA is its constant innovative contribution in all collections and solutions launched to the international market. The proposals presented at the international CERSAIE fair confirm this.

The brand CERACASA has developed unique products worldwide that are the gold standard in modern architecture. In the Italian fair different solutions have met, like EMOTILE (customized ceramics), BIONICTILE (decontaminating ceramics), FLASHTILE (luminescent ceramics) and latest invention ECOM4TILE (ceramic which saves energy) awarded an ALFA prize in Cevisama trade fair and recently awarded the gold medal for most innovative product at the notorious "Architectural Products" awards in America.

NEW TRENDS IN WALL TILES. NEW COLOURS

The trends for 2012 are based on the subtlety of texture, softness and natural colours. 

Sober decorations for markets that require little ornaments and elegant designs with pearly decorations, metallic finishes or surface shiny or matt mixtures for the busiest tastes.

Brightness is the strongest trend in the coming months. Similarly, imitation of worn wallpapers and the excessive combination of textures and special pieces will be fond very strongly.

According to these trends CERACASA introduces the following collections: CUARCITA, a non-structured gloss and satin stone, DITREVI elegant and functional, VINTAGE a spectacular wallpaper with worn backgrounds and MADREPERLA an original texture drawn from marine shells, with mixtures of colours and subtle glows.

THE NEW ERA OF THE "EMPEROR"

The polished high gloss from CERACASA continues to increase and the proposal for next season are a beautiful four-color Emperor stone of great warmth and a semiprecious stone, onyx, as is the DUCALE also available in four colors that can be combined.

Both proposals in a 47x47 cm rect format that offers great aesthetic potential in any occasion.

More info: www.ceracasa.com
Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

DUNE CERAMICA PRESENTS ITS NEW WEBSITE

Along with the presentation of its new 2012 collection, DUNE has carried out a complete restyling of its website, with the aim of providing an up-to-date, practical and intuitive space where they can offer the best service to users and customers.

This new website includes a number of new features and improvements in design, surfing and contents, which can be summarized in:

• Product: search engine and image viewer of the full range of products have been improved.
• Catalogues: they can be viewed on line, with a modern and attractive design and very user-friendly.
• Another new feature on Dune new website is an Access to “3D ambiences”, an application that allows the customer to create his own design using Dune products. A very easy-to-use tool which offers a wide variety of possibilities to combine materials in three different rooms:  kitchen, bathroom and living-room.

More info: www.dune.es
Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

Committed to the environment: FEELING ECO by Vives Cerámica

The spanish company VIVES invest in the necessity of incorporating a program through its activities to respect and protect the environment. Society has become aware of the importance of the environment that we are surrounded by, and likewise, they demand the same from every business. Vives have invested heavily trying to lead from the front ensuring that their processes and products are more and more sustainable, through different strategies such as the implantation of zero emissions in our facilities and the reduction in the consumption of raw materials and water consumption. Specific policies have long been in place, such as internal recycling of waste residuals together with water and a strict focus on energy efficiency used throughout the manufacturing processes.

It is these measures and policies which Vives want to transmit to our clients and the reason why they have published FEELING ECO. 

Through FEELING ECO, Vives wants to show its commitment to sustainable building, offering its clients information about its products and company in order to help them gain green certifications for their activities, according to certification systems such as VERDE or LEED. 

Vives is able to offer the Product Environmental Declaration for its range of porcelain floor tile that offers important information about a product lifetime, required for some eco-sustainable certification systems for building such as VERDE developed by the Green Building Council- Spain (GBEe), of which Vives is a member of. 

Vives products can help certify the sustainability of building projects according to the international system LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design developed by the U.S. Green Building Council) through a series of points gained in the following fields. 

· USE OF REGIONAL MATERIAL 

· HEAT ISLAND EFFECT 

· LOW EMITTING MATERIALS 

· RECYCLED CONTENT 

More information: www.vivesceramica.com
Direct link Globbarea: www.globbarea.com

MORE THAN 130 SPANISH CERAMIC COMPANIES TO EXHIBIT AT CERSAIE TRADE FAIR

The Bologna Exhibition Centre is currently preparing a new meeting of CERSAIE trade fair, which will be held from 20th to 24th September.

More than 130 Spanish companies will participate in this key world event for the tile sector showcasing ceramic tile products, bathroom fitting and related industries.

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 and applications.

The following Globbarea companies will be present at Cersaie:

AZTECA CERÁMICA  -  Pab. 26 Stand A2

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

CERACASA - Pad. 18 Stand A2-B1

CERAMICA CAS - Pad. 36 Stand C64

ESTILKER -  Pad. 36 Stand A25

DUNE CERAMICA- Pad. 19 Stand A64

GAYA FORES- Pad. 19 Stand B1

 KERABEN- Pad. 25 Stand A134-B135

GRUPO CERÁMICO OSET - Pad. 18 Stand A64

PERONDA - Pad. 15 Stand E19-F20

 PLAZA CERAMICAS - Pad. 26 Stand B98

 CERAMICA SALONI - Pad. 19 Stand A18-B17

 UNICER - Pad. 18 Stand B61-B66

 VIVES CERÁMICA - Pad. 15 Stand E1-F2

ZIRCONIO - Pad. 14 Stand D32

INTERMATEX - Pad. 16 Stand C45

CICOGRES - Pad. 26 Stand B3

EMAT - Area 44 Stand 41

EXPOJAMAR - Area 44 Stand 62

COLOR ESMALT - Gall.21-22 Stand A98

QUIMICER - Pad. 22/A Stand B3


With a successful 2010 edition with more than 1,000 exhibitors, more than 82,000 visitors coming from 144 countries and nearly 750 accredited media in an exhibition space of more than 175,000 sqm, Cersaie expects to revalidate this success in this new 2011 meeting.

Importers, wholesalers, distributors, architects, interior designers and specifiers from all over the world are attending Cersaie 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.

Más info: www.cersaie.it