The global market for large-format ceramic panels is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 15.7% by volume and 10.7% by value from 2017-2025.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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.

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

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes weakened slightly in June, down two points to a level of 67 from a downwardly revised May reading of 69 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

As part of a long-term plant modernization plan, Turkey-based Graniser Seramik recently turned to Sacmi to supply a new production line for the manufacture of porcelain tile.

Nationwide housing starts fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.

Based on current price, permit and employment data, markets nationwide are running at an average of 100% normal economic and housing activity, according to the recently released National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).