Serenissima Cir, a leading producer of wall and floor tile, has invested 18 million Euros (approximately 24 million dollars) to improve its newly acquired manufacturing plant in Rubiera, Italy. Serenissima is a key manufacturing partner of Mediterranea, based in Doral, FL.
Serenissima purchased the plant from Impronta Ceramiche in 2011, and immediately launched bold plans to re-engineer the facility to make it more energy efficient and a technological leader. Among the changes:
• A new LB clay storage plant
• Two new SACMI PH 6500 AND PH 3800 presses, allowing a size change to be carried out in just 30 minutes, rather than the 4 hours it took using old technology
• Six BCF glazing lines with PROJECTA and AIR POWER applicators
• A BMR multipurpose grinding line to produce stoneware to sizes as large as 1200 x 1200 mm
“Mediterranea and Serenissima have worked together for years to produce innovative porcelain tiles, and the factory investment demonstrates a commitment to remain a technological leader,” said Mediterranea president Michael Mariutto. “Mediterranea is proud to have such a long-standing relationship with one of Italy’s top manufacturers.”
Mediterranea and Serenissima design and manufacture several leading series of porcelain tile for the U.S. market – including the Mediterranea series ICE, EXOTICA, and TIMBER.
The Serenissima plant in Rubiera is forecast to be at full power in September.
For over a decade, Mediterranea and its Italian-based developers and craftsmen have been designing and producing tile in collaboration with the world’s top factories in Italy, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Argentina and the United States. Mediterranea has the unrivaled ability to match its unique products with the right manufacturer, surpassing its competition with state-of-the-art technology, competitive pricing and outstanding U.S.-based customer service. For more information, contact Mediterranea/Architectural Imports, 3501 NW 115th Avenue, Doral, FL 33178. Call: 305.718.5091, Fax: 305.718.5099. Email info@mediterreanea-usa.com or visit the web for more details. www.mediterranea-usa.com.
