After years of strong headwinds, it is safe to say that the industry is returning to calmer waters. Following three years of ongoing crisis in residential construction, 2026 is showing signs of a...
Mantec Technical Ceramics has secured what is its second largest order ever for Ultralite™, with these products being destined for use in kilns operating in the heavy clay sector. This contract is a...
According to a statement issued in November 2025, KELLER HCW, based in Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck and a supplier of plants and machinery for the heavy clay industry, was pursuing a plan to implement the...
Vandersanden is taking a groundbreaking step in sustainable brick production with its renovated production site in Beek, which has been largely refurbished with a new press, unique drying facility,...
The Gas Storage Neutrality Charge has been abolished since 1 January 2026. The corresponding law abolishing the Gas Storage Neutrality Charge (Law Amending the Energy Industry Act and the Coal-Fired...
Ceramics are among the key materials for many industrial sectors and are becoming increasingly important as technological requirements grow. From March 24 to 26, 2026, ceramitec in Munich will once again be the international meeting place for suppliers, u
Strong participation and enhanced trade fair formatThe signs are promising, as Maritta Lepp, Exhibition Director of ceramitec, explains: “We are delighted with the positive response and the continuing...
After a year of sustainable brick production, the Wienerberger plant in Uttendorf takes stock: the use of the world's largest industrial electric kiln improves CO2 emissions in the production of...
Brick manufacturer Vandersanden is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Vandersanden‘s story grew from a modest field kiln in Kleine-Spouwen, Belgium, to a large family business and one of the...
The Erich Mendelsohn Prize for brick architecture enters its next round.In view of the current challenges facing the construction industry, brick offers valuable properties such as sustainability,...
This handout presents practical measures for reducing CO2 emissions in brick production at Lingl Solead. The following approaches significantly increase energy efficiency and reduce...
