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Ferro Acquires Cappelle Pigments

Ferro Corp. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Belgium-based Cappelle Pigments.
December 15, 2016
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Ferro acquired Cappelle for €50.5 million (approximately $54 million) on a cash- and debt-free basis.
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10 Tile Trends of 2016

Many trends for ceramic tile decorating and design were spotted at the recent Cersaie 2016.
December 1, 2016
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Cersaie 2016 was recently held in Bologna, Italy, and 94 Tile of Spain companies showcased their latest ceramic tile innovations and collections. Tile companies are inspired by the latest decorating and design trends, including exotics, fragmented designs, brick patterns, chevrons, lines, art objects, textile inspiration, grays, aquatic life, and large-format tile.
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Legislative Update for Ceramic and Glass Decorating

SGCDpro Legislative and Regulatory Liaison Sandra Spence provides an update of recent events.
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Sandra Spence
October 3, 2016
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President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act on June 22, marking the first major overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in 40 years. The president called the legislation “proof that Washington can function despite intense polarization.” He praised both chemicals industry groups and environmentalists for achieving consensus despite their usual differences of opinion.
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Decorating Machine Basics

Decorating Machine Basics for Ceramics and Glass

Many different techniques using a range of machines are available for ceramic and glass decoration.
September 1, 2016
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The range of available decoration machines is wide and covers different types of techniques. A general understanding of these techniques can help manufacturers choose the right method for their application.
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Deco '16 Returns to the East Coast

New officers were installed at SGCDpro's annual meeting of members.
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Sandra Spence
August 1, 2016
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Deco ’16 kicked off April 16 in Baltimore, Md., marking the show’s first return to the East Coast since 2002 when the group met in Washington, D.C. Approximately 150 decorators and suppliers attended the three-day conference, which featured a keynote speech by Colonel Danny McKnight, Ret. U.S. Army. McKnight, who took part in the Battle of Mogadishu, which was chronicled in the movie Black Hawk Down, discussed leadership and his newly released book.


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Ceramics with a “Bang” at Tecnargilla

The evolution of the world of ceramics will be on display in “Ceramic Bang,” the exhibition section on new trends in materials, technology and aesthetics at Tecnargilla 2016.
June 17, 2016
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Ceramic Bang will be curated by the Azzolini Tinuper architectural firm.
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