The Italian ceramic machinery sector closed 2016 with a 2.3% increase in sales to €2.028 billion (approximately $2.3 billion), following three years of growth.

The EU Commission recently granted merger control clearance regarding the planned combination of the RHI Group and Magnesita Refratários S.A., subject to several conditions.

AGC recently announced that it will launch mass production of XCV (pronounced “ex-ive”), a glass substrate for television LGPs with top light transmittance performance.

Ferro Corp. recently announced that it is making investments in its Ferro Pigments business to increase capacity and optimize production of its Ultramarine pigments product lines. 

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) recently announced that Stephen Delo retired as chairman and CEO, effective June 30, 2017. The HWI board of directors elected Carol R. Jackson to be HWI’s next chairman and CEO, effective July 1, 2017.

Michelmersh Brick Holdings plc recently announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Carlton Main Brickworks Ltd.

Certech Spa recently announced that its new subsidiary, Certech USA Inc., has established its headquarters in Lebanon, Tenn.

Increasing demand from the ceramic industry will be a key growth factor driving the active calcium silicate market from 2014-2025.

Ceramic Industry’s 2017-2018 Data Book & Buyers’ Guide contains the most comprehensive information available for the manufacture of traditional and advanced ceramics, pottery, structural clay products, refractories, and glass.