Ferro recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Milan, Italy-based Private Equity Funds’ Management Company Star Capital SGR S.p.A., along with two minority owners and founders Gianfranco Padovani and Sergio Zannoni, to acquire Casola Valsenio, Italy-based Vetriceramici S.p.A.

The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products (SGCDpro) members who are also members of the Crystal Federation may have received a letter from that group’s legal counsel regarding the proper labeling of dinnerware with respect to lead content.

The Rookwood Pottery Co. recently released its Jazz tile series, which includes five patterns that can be aligned regardless of the tile or placement. 

This month, Rimini Fiera and the Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics (Acimac) are presenting Tecnargilla 2014, which will take place September 22-26 in Rimini, Italy.

Fusion Ceramics, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Michael T. O’Donnell to the position of vice president of technical services.

Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of Z-Tech LLC, located in Bow, N.H.

Ferro Corp. recently reported results for the second quarter, which ended June 30.

According to a recent market research report on ceramic tile, the market is highly volatile and influenced by a multitude of factors, including GDP growth and consumer purchasing power, as well as the health of the industrial construction and housing industry.

The current regulatory climate for glass and ceramic products is being driven by state regulatory agencies.