Mediterranea Manufacturing Partner Announces Major Factory Renovation
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 was forecast to be at full power in September.