4 Shaping properties
To this day, there is no uniform laboratory process for measuring plasticity as this is used as a collective term for many complex properties such as viscosity, yield or...
With its acquisition of the
Tondach Gleinstätten Group (“Tondach”), Wienerberger is expanding its presence in Eastern Europe, but also strengthening its positions in clay roofing tiles on the...
The Belgian manufacturer Steenfabriek Nelissen recently placed another order with Lingl, this time for a new setting installation. Founded in 1921, Nelissen, a family-owned company based in Lanaken,...
The Röben Group is extending its commitment in the USA. Its subsidiary Triangle Brick Company in Durham, North Carolina, has now announced plans for the construction of a new brick plant in the US...
Cleia, the French plant engineering company, is building a new brick production line for MZSM, a company based in Belarus. Located in the Minsk region, MZSM is the second biggest brick producer in...
With the aim of becom-
ing a leading international provider of automated solutions to the heavy clay industry, Sacmi Imola is acquiring a 60-% stake in Cosmec.
Cosmec specializes in the design and...
“Moving forward together”
A healthy construction sector can serve society by providing innovative solutions to climate-proof and energy-neutral or low-energy buildings. Such a strategy is a...
On 19 and 20 June 2014, Naples was host to a joint annual meeting of the European (TBE) and Italian (Andil) Roof Tile and Manufacturers Associations. The event included presentation of the Italian...
With results better than
those of previous year, the Italian ceramic machinery manufacturers have reconfirmed their position as a global leader. Following the drop registered in 2012, the total...
The 60th Clemson Brick Forum is fast approaching. The Forum will be held from 29 September through 1 October in Anderson, South Carolina (USA). We have planned some special events to celebrate this...