The Dutch brick manufacturers who are members of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Bouwkeramiek (KNB) will switch to the use of circular plastic return pallets. In collaboration with Circular Plastics as...
According to a press release from May 2024, Heiner Nelskamp (71) has decided to take his well-deserved retirement after four decades at the helm of roof tile manufacturer Dachziegelwerke Nelskamp. At...
The Federal Association of the German Brick and Tile Industry set up the new "Sustainability" committee last fall. Its aim is to support the various national and European developments in the field of...
“There used to be more tinsel”, with this quote from a sketch by comedian Loriot, Stefan Jungk, President of the Federal Association of the German Brick and Tile Industry (BVZi), pointed out the...
The 2024 Tiles and Bricks Europe (TBE) Congress took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 6 - 7 June 2024, and was hosted by SEVK - The Greek Association of Heavy Clay Industries. TBE members, executives...
The british brick producer Michelmersh has announced it‘s scheme to further reduce plastic packaging in a web article released July5th 2024. The company states that it has taken a big step towards...
The trend of falling building permit figures appears to be slowing down. According to a report from the Federal Statistical Office in June, the number of residential building permits has fallen again....
After around one and a half years of construction, the Stephan Schmidt Group's new conveyor and storage structure at its Meudt site was officially opened on 17 May 2024. Stephan Schmidt welcomed...
In a press release from April, the TECNA organizers announced they will be hosting the TecnAwards in this year’s Tecna, due to be held in Rimini from 24 to 27 September. These awards are presented by...
Dear readers,When you pick up this issue shortly after publication and hot off the press, I will be attending the Institute for Brick and Tile Research’s lateral entry seminar in Essen. On the one...
