For the purposes of this discussion, a “fast firing” is defined as a firing duration from ambient to ambient within 180 min or less. The primary benefits of implementing a fast-firing protocol include: significantly reducing energy consumption per payload, reduced scrap and re-fire, lowered labor costs, shorter production lead times, and more reliable product consistency.

These machines prepare and glaze pieces using an automatic spraying process.

As an executive officer with DIC, Petruch has been given additional operational and strategic responsibilities.

In 2017, CERAMICS CHINA@Unifair will have its 30th anniversary.

Ferro acquired Cappelle for €50.5 million (approximately $54 million) on a cash- and debt-free basis.

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.

Sacmi-Intesa has sold and installed 10 DHD 3.0 Dimatix wet digital decorators.

President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act on June 22, marking the first major overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in 40 years. The president called the legislation “proof that Washington can function despite intense polarization.” He praised both chemicals industry groups and environmentalists for achieving consensus despite their usual differences of opinion.

The range of available decoration machines is wide and covers different types of techniques. A general understanding of these techniques can help manufacturers choose the right method for their application.

Visitors will have the opportunity to discover Sacmi solutions at stand B1.