Slim tiles, green products highlight Cersaie 2009

The 27th edition of Cersaie was held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2009 in Bologna, Italy.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – Celebrating its 27th edition, Cersaie once again staked its place as the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings by drawing an international crowd of over 83,000. Held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2009, in Bologna, Italy, the show provided attendees with the latest innovations and products to hit the market.

Drawing an international crowd of over 83,000, the show provided attendees with the latest innovations and products to hit the market.
Prevalent trends this year included tiles with a thinner thickness of 4 to 5 mm and implementing new types of recycled glass during the manufacturing process. Trends from previous years were also evident, including tiles mimicking other designs, such as wood and stone, as well as tile promoting sustainability.

Speaking on the benefits of slim tile, Del Conca’s CEO Enzo Mularoni shared his knowledge to a packed audience inside his booth.
Del Conca introduced the 5mm thick Zero Collection, as well as Therma, a mesh made with carbon fiber that can be placed under tile or other materials to heat a floor without the use of a heater, water or other fluids.

Lea Ceramiche introduced its 3 mm thickness tile Mauk -- a design by Diego Grande as part of the Slimtech Basaltina Stone Project collection.
For wood looks, Marco Corona introduced Easy Wood, a fine full body colored porcelain stoneware. Along with utilizing 40% pre-consumer recycled material, the company for the first time also used 20% post-consumer recycled glass derived from old cathode ray tubes.

Marco Corona introduced Easy Wood, a fine full body colored porcelain stoneware.
Cersaie 2010 is scheduled for Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, 2010 in Bologna, Italy.
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