From 22 to 25 September 2026, Zschimmer & Schwarz will take part in TECNA, the leading international exhibition for the ceramic and surface industries, held at the Rimini Expo Centre. Dedicated to process technologies, ceramic manufacturing solutions, and the innovations shaping the future of the sector, TECNA brings together manufacturers, technology providers, material specialists, and process experts from across the global ceramic value chain. After a twelve-year absence, the Zschimmer & Schwarz will return with its own exhibition space, reflecting its long-standing...

Zschimmer & Schwarz is proud to support Salute in Comune, the free healthcare prevention initiative taking place in Sassuolo on July 20 and 23. The project brings fully equipped mobile clinics and highly qualified medical professionals to communities across Italy, offering free breast cancer screening and cardiovascular prevention services. Its aim is to make preventive healthcare more accessible while raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and healthy living. The initiative includes: free breast ultrasounds for women aged 18 to 44; free mammograms,...

On Thursday, June 18, we took part in the eighth edition of “A Cena con il Colore”, the annual event organized by Ceramicolor, which brought Piazza Garibaldi in Sassuolo to life with an original and engaging format. To fully embrace the atmosphere of the event, we decorated our table in true 1960s style and chose themed outfits, helping recreate the charm of that iconic decade.Thanks to an entertaining murder mystery dinner, each table became an investigative team tasked with solving a mysterious case. Following clues, relying on intuition, and working together, we...

This week, the Ceramic Auxiliaries Division of the Zschimmer & Schwarz Group gathered at our Italian site, Zschimmer & Schwarz Ceramco in Sassuolo, for three days of strategic alignment and in-depth discussions on some of the key topics shaping the future of the division. Colleagues from different Group entities came together — in person and virtually — to share perspectives, review priorities, and define a common path forward. Moments like these remind us that behind every product and every customer relationship, there is a team working with a clear...

From May 22 to 23, 2026, Z&S Ceramco will take part in COLLECTIO, the international event organized by Colorobbia, which this year will be held in Da Nang, Vietnam. A two-day event dedicated to promoting Italian ceramic excellence in a dynamic and strategically important region such as Southeast Asia. COLLECTIO represents a key meeting point for the main players across the supply chain: color manufacturers, plant engineering companies, raw material suppliers, and chemical auxiliaries providers. It offers a valuable opportunity to foster dialogue between Italian companies and local...

From March 24 to 26, a new edition of Ceramitec took place in Munich, one of the leading international trade fairs dedicated to the ceramics industry. The event serves as a global meeting point for companies, professionals, and innovators, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, materials, and applications shaping the sector.The exhibition spans the entire industry landscape—from traditional ceramics and refractories to raw materials and processing technologies, all the way to technical ceramics and powder metallurgy. In this context, it becomes clear that “ceramics”...

When Zschimmer & Schwarz Ceramco launched its official app in 2022, the project was built around a simple yet ambitious idea: making ceramic chemistry accessible without oversimplifying or trivializing it. The app—aptly titled Apparentemente Invisibili. La chimica in ceramica (“Apparently Invisible. Chemistry in Ceramics”)—set out to shed light on everything that quietly but decisively shapes ceramic production processes: chemical reactions, additives, material interactions and production dynamics that often go unnoticed but have a profound impact on the result. Today that original...

Zschimmer & Schwarz at Cersaie 2025: a space shaped by technology, vision and materials The 2025 edition of Cersaie — the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings — has just end. Once again, it proved to be a key event for dialogue and exchange between companies, professionals, and researchers in the industry. For this year’s edition, Zschimmer & Schwarz unveiled a redesigned exhibition space, created to clearly and directly express the company’s identity and its commitment to research and innovation in chemical solutions for the ceramic...

From 22 to 26 September, Bologna once again becomes the world’s capital of ceramics with CERSAIE, the leading global event that brings together professionals, companies and innovators from across the industry. For those working along the production chain, the exhibition is much more than a showcase: it is a place for dialogue, exchange and reflection on what drives the sector today—new technologies, evolving market demands, sustainability, and future directions. Against this backdrop, Zschimmer & Schwarz Ceramco will present a completely redesigned stand, continuing the...

A brief portrait of a Global Company A BIT OF HISTORY Joining a global group means stepping into a world where people, markets, and expertise are connected across every continent. This is the experience at Zschimmer & Schwarz, a multinational company that has been bringing innovation and quality to a wide range of industries for nearly 130 years. With 27 locations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Zschimmer & Schwarz is a strong and dynamic presence in the world of specialty chemicals, proudly maintaining its roots while always looking ahead. The story of the...

The digital and circular revolution of the italian ceramic supply chain Partners Gresmalt Sacmi Zschimmer & Schwarz Ceramco University of Brescia University of Pavia HIGHLIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT At the heart of the transformation currently reshaping the Italian manufacturing industry lies an ambitious and visionary project: API-VOLT – Viability for circular manufacturing. Co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy through the “Agreements for Innovation” program, API-VOLT is a major national experiment designed to...

Behind the Scenes of Chemistry in Ceramic Production At the heart of ceramic manufacturing—where precision, innovation, and expertise come together—a new series is born: ACTION! Daily operations in Z&S. This series consists of short, raw, behind-the-scenes videos that, with a somewhat voyeuristic approach, aim to unveil the daily actions of lab technicians and production operators. It’s a simple yet educational way to shed light on the intricate and meticulous work behind the development of products and solutions for the ceramic production chain. The value of...