Italian ceramics fear gas prices on the eve of Cersaie
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Italian ceramics fear gas prices on the eve of Cersaie

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General10 September 2026 at 05:07

The European ceramic industry meets in two weeks in Bologna on the occasion of the Cersaie fair. This is an event where the sector's situation is usually discussed, with challenges that are common to both Italian manufacturers and those from Castellón.

These days, the employers' association of the host country, Confindustria Ceramica, has lined up concerns about energy costs just a few days before the fair opens its doors.

The challenges faced by the industry are shared by both Italian manufacturers and Spanish ones from Castellón, highlighting a common situation in the European ceramic sector.

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