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Ceramics have been a traditional staple to the British identity for a long time, particularly in the north of England in the Yorkshire area. From Viking “settlers” through the era of Josiah Wedgwood—a ceramic manufacturer in the 1700s renowned for his skill with chemistry—to the modern-day bespoke industry, ceramics have been used both as tools and artwork throughout British society. After a decline in business since the heyday of ceramics in Britain 150 years ago, the British ceramic industry has been going through a period of growth for the last 15 years.

Cersaie 2016 was recently held in Bologna, Italy, and 94 Tile of Spain companies showcased their latest ceramic tile innovations and collections. Tile companies are inspired by the latest decorating and design trends, including exotics, fragmented designs, brick patterns, chevrons, lines, art objects, textile inspiration, grays, aquatic life, and large-format tile.

The HMI components measuring buyer traffic rose to 47, and the index gauging current sales conditions held steady at 69.

Approximately 600 union-represented employees are covered by the approved contract.

Heavy industry analysts highlight three factors that are contributing to the growth of the global ceramic machinery market.

The market will grow at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 9.8%.

Single-family starts reached their highest level since 2007, while multi-family production jumped 68.8% from the previous month.

Marani has over 35 years of experience at Sacmi and currently serves as the general manager of the Ceramics Division.

Consolidated net sales were $170.1 million, compared to $163.2 million in the same period of 2015.