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Author: عبدالرحمن بازرعة

  • MARAZZI GROUP

    MARAZZI GROUP


    Marazzi is the ceramic tile industry’s best known brand. Present in more than 140 countries, it is universally recognized as synonymous with quality ceramic tiles and symbolizes the best of Italian style and manufacturing in the interior decoration and design sector.

    Marazzi was founded in 1935 at Sassuolo, in what was to become the top international hub for the creation of state-of-the-art, high-end ceramic tiles, which has grown together with the company over the decades.

    In fact, Marazzi has been responsible for the main technological, process and design innovations in the ceramic tile industry – some of which have become major milestones in the history of modern ceramics – that have made the company and the district a benchmarkfor the entire ceramics world.

    An unfailing flair for research and experimentation, the ability to predict and respond to changes and developments in lifestyles, architecture and design, and the prioritisation of the environment and sustainability. These are the strong points that have enabled Marazzi to rise to the top of its industry, in Italy and internationally, and constantly confirm its leadership.

    In the last five years Marazzi has doubled production capacity at theFiorano Modenese and Finale Emilia plants, reconstructed the historic Sassuolo factories and research laboratories, renovated its headquarters with new offices and the new showroom, restored and opened to the public the Crogiolo, the 1930s building where Marazzi was founded, and opened the flagship stores of Milan, London, Paris, Warsaw and Lyon.

    Today Marazzi belongs to Mohawk Industries Inc., the world’s biggest flooring manufacturer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and enjoys amazing international notoriety, both with designers, architects and contractors and with dealers and final customers.

    • RAGNO

      RAGNO

      The Ragno brand is one of the historic protagonists of the growth and success of the Italian ceramic tile industry all over the world.Founded in 1949 in Sassuolo, Ragno becomes one of the key-actors of the ceramic district’s growth thanks to its ability to produce wall tiles for domestic spaces, in the 60’s and 70’s its expertise extends also in the production of glazed tiles for floor and wall covering destined to various segments of the building industry both nationally and internationally.
       

      In the early ‘80s, the introduction of state-of-the-art automated production technologies went hand-in-hand with a redrawing of the sales and marketing strategies with an increasing orientation towards the needs of the customer and the market, leading to development of a broad range of products in line with the consumer’s trends, styles and tastes. 


      The Ragno offering features clearly defined, reliable solutions, with the ability to last over time and yet constantly evolving and renewing with interior design new trends: from porcelain to white-body single-fired materials and glass mosaic, for indoor and outdoor floor and wall coverings. Ragno offers a complete, increasingly “specialized” range, which interacts with the world of architectural design by means of modular, flexible solutions dedicated to residential spaces and much, much more.
       

      Since 2013 to Mohawk Industries, the world’s biggest flooring manufacturer, listed on the New York Stock Exchange and with sales in over 170 countries, turnover of 10 billion dollars, production locations in 18 countries, and a strategy of growth via acquisitions and direct investments.


      In the last few years, within a major investment plan to improve production at all the group’s Italian plants, Ragno has developed new products and exclusive technologies that have expanded its offer and consolidated its positioning at the high end of the market

    • ARIOSTEA

      ARIOSTEA

      Profile

      Dott. Romano Minozzi

      Ariostea was founded in 1961. It manufactures products with a high technological content paying particular attention to the impact on the environment.

      The company’s added value is represented by the following international certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS.

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      Ariostea the beating heart of cutting-edge technology since 1961.

      High quality combined with unrivalled technology has enabled us to re-interpret some of the rarest, most refined and valuable products of nature, while also enhancing their tecnica and qualitative properties, saving many of these materials from oblivion. In this way, Ariostea allows you to appreciate and take full advantage of some of the most prized materials available. Other hallmarks include exceptional functionality, hygiene, safety and long-lasting durability: for what can also be seen as the perfect green, ecological alternative. The concept of the material is new and constantly being developed upon in the search for ultimate quality.

      High Technology

      Ariostea technologies are unique: they are devised, designed and implemented directly in-house at the company’s own sites (which cover the know-how, mechanics and software), and are protected by international patents. Ariostea high-tech porcelain tiles are made using only the choicest of mineral natural raw materials which are subjected to a process similar to that undergone by rocks on our planet over millennia. Put to high pressure and intense heat (up to 1300°) these raw materials, carefully researched worldwide, form a material of extreme compactness, homogeneousness and nonabsorbency.

    • STYLNUL

      STYLNUL

      TILE AGENCIES

      STYLNUL

      STN Cerámica is a strong group of companies that manufacture and market the latest ceramic products.

      The STN Cerámica group started its industrial activity 30 years ago under the name Cerámica Nulense. It kickstarted production with 32 workers manufacturing ceramic bisque on its 60 000 m2 industrial premises.

      Over time and through constant investment, STN Cerámica has expanded to a space of 200 000 m2, of which 70 000 m2 is constructed, and now employs 225 workers capable of manufacturing 34 000 000 m2 of ceramic products per year.

      At STN Cerámica, we have renewed our production processes in recent years. We have made gradual but constant investments, reaching a high point with the introduction of the digital printing technology Styljet in September 2010, which is currently used on all STN Cerámica production lines. As a result, STN Cerámica has obtained a top quality product, which is recognised the world over for its design and competitiveness. STN Cerámica is currently one of the most modern factories in the world and has one of the highest production capacities in Spain.


      STN Cerámica is present in 120 countries but is especially renowned in Spain.


      STN Cerámica obtained the ISO standard certificate 9001 as a result of its commitment to quality.


      It is a great pleasure for us to present you our catalogue, where you can find our wide range of ceramic floor and wall tiles, manufactured with porcelain or red stoneware, glazed, with high shine finishes and heavy-duty tiles that stand out from other products. We also offer a variety of sizes, some being slightly elongated and even large sizes.

    • BALDOCER

      BALDOCER


      In 1994 a ceramic technician with an extensive experience decided to carry out his inquisitiveness into a new project. At that moment, the production lines of Baldocer were activated and started to produce, with the support of an admirable team and  loyal clients from the beginning.

      Just over a year later, after multiply the production, Baldocer expanded the facilities to many areas of the province of Castellón. It has been growing since then, and progresses with clear strategies attending  all the markets (120 countries), with new production lines, new formats and new ceramic clays. The best quality and price with the latest design and technology.

      Nowadays Baldocer’s facilities, are supported by 450.000 sqm of industrial ground fully operational. Which turns us into one of the main firms in the ceramic industry in Castellon. Baldocer, is not just the story of a man, but the history of a team made by exceptional workers, loyal clients and excellent suppliers.

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    • Grohe

      Grohe

      ABOUT GROHE

      GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings and has a total of over 6,000 employees, 2,400 of which are based in Germany. GROHE has been part of the LIXIL Group Corporation since 2014. As an international brand, GROHE pursues the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability, seeking to offer the “Pure joy of water”. GROHE has been developing new product categories since its inception. This includes the GROHE Blue and Red water systems and the recently-introduced GROHE Sense water security system, which is an innovative component in the growth market of smart home technology. Innovation, design and development are closely aligned with one another and are enshrined in the German site as an integrated process. As a result, GROHE products carry the seal of quality “Made in Germany”. In the last ten years alone, GROHE has received over 300 design and innovation awards as well as several top rankings as one of “Germany’s most sustainable large brands”, confirming the success of the brand. GROHE was the first in its industry to win the German government’s CSR prize and was also featured in the renowned Fortune® magazine’s ranking of Top 50 that are “Changing the World”

      GROHE CORPORATE CENTER AND GROHE DESIGN STUDIO

      The GROHE Corporate Center and the GROHE Design Studio are situated in the heart of Düsseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and one of Germany’s centres of the fashion and design sectors. Being active in over 130 countries, the company benefits from good access to an international infrastructure at its new location. GROHE believes in the principle of short lines of communication externally as well as internally. The transparency and openness of the new Corporate Center, which was designed by Richard Meier, encourages interaction between employees and communication with market partners. This is also reflected in the new GROHE Store, a cutting-edge showroom and dedicated communication centre.

    • GEBIRIT

      GEBIRIT

      About Geberit

      The globally operating Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products. Geberit operates with a strong local presence in most European countries, providing unique added value when it comes to sanitary technology and bathroom ceramics.

      The production network encompasses 29 production facilities, of which 6 are located overseas. The Group is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. With around 12,000 employees in around 50 countries, Geberit generated net sales of CHF 3.0 billion in 2020. The Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.

    • Flexitub

      Flexitub

      Flexitub is a young and dynamic company, founded in 1987 in Barcelona. Dedicated exclusively to the manufacture of flexible connectors for water and gas. The company is a pioneer in this sector in Spain.

      The national and international development of FLEXITUB, S.L. is based on constant growth, involving the continual expansion of our facilities to incorporate the most sophisticated and up to date quality systems. Only in this way can we be completely sure of the safety of the products in the manufacturing process and thus meet all the regulations, certification, and quality control procedures relevant to our activity.

      QUALITY POLITICS

      Currently, companies are in a very competitive market, in Europe and the world. The current market situation will imply the obvious need to benefit from modernization, the change of management systems, and the integration of people in a common objective.

      With these perspectives FLEXITUB, S.L. is a company that has the concern to consolidate its situation, both in the short and long term, based on compliance with legal requirements, the professionalism of people, continuous improvement, and the effectiveness of your organization.

      In this sense, we must promote customer orientation as a means of achieving the confidence of our customers by relying on a Quality Management System that guarantees the implementation of processes and procedures and continuous improvement at the different levels of the company.

      For all this FLEXITUB, S.L. is committed to maintaining a Quality Management System according to the model of the UNE-EN-ISO 9001: 2015 standard.