Lea Ceramiche

lea ceramiche at cersaie 2010

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:41:29 +0200

Lea Ceramiche will be at Cersaie 2010 (Bologna, September 28 to October 2), with a modern stand and innovative products.. updates after summer holidays. See you at PAV. 14 / STAND D7-E8

lines and waves collections by patrick norguet

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:15:35 +0200

Lea Ceramiche, in occasion of Cersaie 2010 (Bologna, September 28 to October 2), will introduce two new series designed by Patrick Norguet which have been pre-launched at the Design Week (Milan, April 2010). The Lines and Waves collection will be exploring a whole new concept of surfaces, enhancing the sensory aspect they offer. Using the latest-generation Lea Slimtech laminated porcelain slabs – just 3mm thick and the result of a revolutionary technique for compacting porcelain stoneware – Norguet offers his own personal take on the surface, with horizontal and vertical patterns creating original new architectural details. Known for his excellent knowledge of materials and cutting-edge production techniques, the French designer's work with Lea Ceramiche will be his first approach to ceramic material and to Lea FULL HD technology, which will give him the opportunity to explore new grounds and new applications. The result of this is a series of three-dimensional line effects, which in the Lines collection create an almost natural allure, shaping a virtual landscape that joins the earth up with the skyline; while the repetition of dots characteristic of the Waves collection creates an optical effect reminiscent of waves that affords depth and movement to the surface. Dots, marks and lines, endlessly repeated on the large 300x100cm slabs, create a surprisingly enchanting effect made up of shades and nuances that technological ruses are able to shape into what appears almost a natural landscape; delicate nuances and wood-like marks are accurately reproduced on the surface of these large slabs, which, in the installation conceived for the new showroom in Via Durini, are able to enhance a whole new concept of how to use ceramic wall coverings in architecture.

lea ceramiche and nuova franzedil at vico equense

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:58:22 +0200

Lea Ceramiche organized a wonderful evening in the marvelous gulf of Naples in collaboration with its sales point Nuova Franzedil. The dinner, in the beautiful restaurant Bikini, was a great occasion to present to clients, architects and designers; Lea Ceramiche’s Laminated stoneware Slimtech, ideal for floors and walls. Slitmech tiles are produced in full body stoneware. They are excellent for kitchen tops, but also for raised floors and external cladding.

lea ceramiche and friends

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:28:51 +0200

Lea Ceramiche is always very attentive to its customers’ training. The courses for the installation of laminated porcelain Slimtech and the visits to the production facility are just an example of the will of cultivating the relationship with the customers and sales points. Our Swiss customer HGC gave us a greatly appreciated gift: a cd with the pictures of all the moments – recreational and non – that their French salesman spent with our area managers. It’s so that we decided to launch on the flickr account of Lea Ceramiche a section “ lea ceramiche & friends ” where to collect, without taking ourselves too seriously, the days spent together with our customers.

block

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:37:51 +0200

Block is the a new color-bodied glazed porcelain collection to meet the market request for an “accessible” product that maintains all the qualities assured by the Lea brand. Block is available in six different colors ranging from glacier white to black. The collection is available in thicknesses of 9mm and 10mm, and formats 60.4 x 60.4 and 45.2 x 45.2 cm with natural edges. This gives the collection a wide range applications - domestic, commercial and public.

lea ceramiche in cairo: destination of international design

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:03:33 +0200

The first territorial event for design in Egypt took place in Cairo from June 3rd to 7th. The famous Italian designer Paola Navone has been invited to take care of the exhibition: a melting pot of design, culture, production and technology where seventy selected exhibitors together with local and international designers combined renowned brands and emerging names, important piece of international design and traditional craftsmanship. Lea Ceramiche was part of it with its Streets collection designed by Diego Grandi.

slimtech professional course: new sessions

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:34:37 +0200

Lea Ceramiche organises exclusively for the months of June and July a professional course based on the employs of the slabs of Slimtech. The course, taking place in Fiorano Modenese, will focus on the production of the thin slabs of full-body stoneware Slimtech. In particular it will deal with the commercial and technical aspects other than a visit to the new production site and practical demonstrations for the cutting and laying of this material.Lea Ceramiche, who wants to be more than a simple producer, has decided to organise this course for free with the objective of forming real professionals in the employing and laying of the slabs of Slimtech so that the product will be available to the final users with perfect laying results. This course is addressed to the showroom holders that have subscribed a commercial cooperation with Lea Ceramiche 2010.

presentation of new products lea ceramiche – teunissen

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:06:18 +0200

Lea Ceramiche was one of the main attractions at its Dutch main Client Teunissen, between the 30th May and 2nd June 2010. During this event the new stoneware collections for walls and floors of the brand were presented. The tiles for indoors and outdoors were presented in such a way as to satisfy the needs of the visitors. During the event Slimtech, the thin tile, was presented in all its colors and decorations and used in such a way to show the different applications of the product.

lea north america won coverings select

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:58:17 +0200

Lea North America has been awarded to the prestigious Covering Select during the Coverings 2010 in Orlando. Coverings Select is a brand new competition that features the newest products in the tile, stone and allied products segments introduced to both the U.S. and international markets. The competition is open to all contracted Coverings 2010, exhibitors get a chance to showcase and receive recognition for their most exciting new products while attendees can take advantage to discover new products and trends. Lea North America was awarded with the first prize for it’s full-body stoneware tiles collection: Mauk , designed by the architect Diego Grandi .

lea north america at coverings 2010

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:39:19 +0200

Orlando, April 2010 – From April 27th to the 30th, Lea North America will be exhibiting at Coverings, the most important show for ceramic and stone in the US and one of the largest in the world. Lea will introduce, among the others, Lea Slimtech in three different collections: Slimtech Basaltina Stone Project , Mauk and Arenaria . Constant stylistic research and attention to details are the values that have always distinguished Lea Ceramiche and which also in this edition of Coverings can be seen in the new collections proposed; the communication choices confirm the company as a success story among ceramic flooring and tiling manufacturers.

lea ceramiche opens its blog

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:54:24 +0200

Lea is opening its blog . Why? Because we want to keep in touch , converse and share with decision makers without the formality of ordinary communication. We really want to go deep into things, we want to do more than just take a quick glance at the situation. We want to discuss informally about the themes that we care about with irony and style; without taking it too seriously, but still respecting our values.Many ideas, projects, but mainly thoughts, smiles and emotions. In the end Lea is made of people working together with passion and creativity.. that’s why we think a blog is the best way to communicate. We are convinced that sharing is important, especially nowadays. There is also the section “inspiration” that shows Lea’s world through the beautiful photos of the projects made with Lea Ceramiche’s tiles. It will also be possible to express a vote for every single photo.

international furniture fair at milan 2010

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:22:10 +0100

Lea Ceramiche will be launching its new partnership with French designer Patrick Norguet during the 49th International Furniture Fair at Milan (14th – 19th April 2010). He has designed a new collection that explores a new way of seeing surfaces and exalts their sense of touch. By using the latest generation of Slimtech slabs, laminated stoneware that is just 3mm thick, the result of a revolutionary technology for the lamination and compacting of porcelain stoneware, Norguet introduces his take on surfaces, creating horizontal and vertical patterns and new potential for architecture. They create three dimensional patterns of lines that almost look like they come from nature in “Line”, a virtual landscape that links the ground with the horizon. With “Na�ve”, he stresses the idea of the warp and weft of fabrics and with “Pixel” the repetition of dotted elements lends the surface wavelike motion and depth at the same time. Dots, signs and lines, repeated infinitely on the 300x100cm large slabs, create a surprising effect of new colours and tones that recall the idea of a natural landscape through the use of technology. For Milan Design Week, the Lea Ceramiche showroom at 3, via Durini 2010 will have a new display created by Diego Grandi, the company’s art director and the man behind the architectural design of the new space, in collaboration with Patrick Norguet himself. After “Scenario 01 _ On the Rocks”, where the company first put its wares on show for the people of Milan, a new installation has evolved from a concept by Diego Grandi focusing on the creation of a place for modern flaneurs to stop by, a new “Literary Caf�”, an unexpected place waiting to be discovered. In the enclosed courtyard, the key elements of the installation will be the iconic figures of two “huts” housing the “bookshop” and the “caf�”. Small ethereal buildings defining two enclosed spaces but blending in with the rest of the garden. Fritz Hansen chairs and Louis Poulsen lamps adapted for use out of doors give the space its focus and recreate an unusual domestic environment. Inside the showroom, Patrick Norguet will create Scenario 02 with his personal interpretation of the idea of a Literary Caf� and with the new Lea Ceramiche collection of ceramic wall coverings

professional course for the laminated porcelain stoneware tiles slimtech

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:44:04 +0200

Lea Ceramiche organises exclusively for the months of March, April and May a professional course based on the employs of the slabs of Slimtech. The course, taking place in Fiorano Modenese, will focus on the production of the thin slabs of full-body stoneware Slimtech. In particular it will deal with the commercial and technical aspects other than a visit to the new production site and practical demonstrations for the cutting and laying of this material. Lea Ceramiche, who wants to be more than a simple producer, has decided to organise this course for free with the objective of forming real professionals in the employing and laying of the slabs of Slimtech so that the product will be available to the final users with perfect laying results. This course is addressed to the showroom holders that have subscribed a commercial cooperation with Lea Ceramiche 2010.

inauguration lea ceramiche showroom

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:06:53 +0100

Thursday 11th February 2010 Lea Ceramiche officially inaugurated its showroom in 3 Via Durini, Milan. Our president Emilio Mussini, together with the staff welcomed journalists, architects and friends by presenting the first installation by Diego Grandi: “on the rocks” with Mauk as the main collection presented. The evening was a success! This inauguration was a clear sign of the will of Lea Ceramiche to meet the general public, both professionals and non-professionals, and make it participate not only in the new products of the company, but also bring it to a culture that discovers new territories and languages.The showroom is a meeting place: developed to present ceramic surfaces and offer the possibility to host events and presentations. A space to experiment with interior design.

lea ceramiche showroom

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:04:41 +0100

Lea Ceramiche showroom 150 sqm developed on two levels, will be positioned on number 3 in via Durini: the only ceramic brand in one of the areas of Milan most suited to host excellence in Italian interior design. On the rocks is the show with which the company will present its showroom in Milan; this is the first of a long list of activities that Lea Ceramiche has prepared for the year; these activities will present the latest tendencies in design and the language of interior design applied to surfaces. Opening hours are Monday 15.00 to 19.00 Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 – 13.00 and 15.00 – 19.00 It is possible to organize an appointment or request information by calling the following number +39 02/76011406

lea ceramiche at stone expo belgium

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:54:08 +0100

Lea Ceramiche was present between the 23rd and 25th of January, at the Stone Expo fair in Gent Belgium.The aim of the fair is to create a meeting place where flooring materials manufacturers can meet the world of architecture and design; it is one of the most important events in Europe for the sector.Lea Ceramiche was present with a stand on which is exhibited its latest collections for floors and walls such as: mauk, bioessenze, slimtech arenaria, slimtech basaltina stone project, solaris and basaltina stone project.

meeting belgium

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:47:48 +0100

Lea Ceramiche organized between the 30th November and the 3rd December a meeting in Belgium for its main clients. The event lasted four days, and was held in the prestigious Waerboom hotel, close to Brussels. During the event Lea Ceramiche presented some of its main collections: Solaris, Digi Quartz, Arenaria, Paillettes new experience ceramics; all of which are unexpected actors of an ideal voyage that can be told and collected in one’s walls. Slitmech Basaltina Stone Project the collection of slim tiles in stoneware that complete the surfaces project of Lea Ceramiche, offering record sized slabs (300x100cm) combined with lightness thanks to a 3m thickness.

mauk selected for the edida prize

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:41:59 +0100

The Mauk d�cor designed by Diego Grandi and presented during Cersaie 2009, has been selected by Elle d�cor italia for the category "wall covering", for the preselection phase of the 12 best projects for 2009 for the 8th edition of EDIDA. The EDIDA - Elle Decoration International design award - is a prestigious award in which emerging and confirmed designers participate. The jury is composed of journalists of the sector. In this phase the 24 international editions of Elle Decoration chose the 12 best projects for the respective categories, including the selection for "designer of the year" and "young talent". The winners will be rewarded during the salone del mobile of Milano 2010.

new collection mauk

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:43:25 +0200

With its new collections exhibited at the 2009 edition of Cersaie, Lea Ceramiche proves that it is able to make the most of its know-how and cutting edge technology in the name of creativity, exploring the new expressive potential of ceramics through decorations. This is precisely how Mauk, the new series of decorations of the Slimtech Basaltina Stone Project collection, has arisen out of Diego Grandi’s creativity. Moving from the peculiarities of the collection, whose texture evokes basaltina stone – an extraordinarily flexible, light and resistant material -, Diego Grandi has created a modular system that conveys a 3D effect both through its composition and laying. The original slab, proposed in the large 118.11’’x 39.37’’ format and only 0.12” thick, is broken into pieces and recomposed as an Escher puzzle which, through the visual effect of the repetition of the modules laid, gives a 3D appearance to the flat surface of the slab. A new frontier of decoration that, starting from a highly technological material in terms of realization and performances, looks back at the past, evoking the suggestions and precious qualities of old and refined parquet floors. Reduced size modules (31.49’’, 35.43”, 39.37”) are proposed in three distinct, geometric shapes: the rhombus Cuadra, the triangle Esa and the trapezium Spina that, in a completely innovative way, abandon orthogonality and veer towards oblique cuts. Starting from the bidimensionality of geometric figures, Mauk moves on to convey a 3D effect through two possible solutions: either by matching different shapes and colours or, alternatively, by creating one single colour though with contrasting joints that convey a 3D effect in wide frame. Flexible decorations that guarantee utmost planning freedom. Once again, Lea Ceramiche and Diego Grandi come together to experiment new possibilities. In the designer’s last collections, innovation had expressed itself through the materiality of surfaces, while it now finds its expression in the modular system with Mauk.

new collection slimtech arenaria

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:14:46 +0200

During the 2009 edition of Cersaie, Slimtech presents itself, once more, as the protagonist of another collection. Lea Ceramiche presents Arenaria , which combines, in aesthetic terms, the high technical qualities of Slimtech – resistance and lightness – with warm colours: avorio, sabbia, caramel and brown, in line with today’s furnishing trends. With Arenaria, which is ideal for the flooring and covering of both residential and public areas, technology serves the designer and the user who, without giving up the value of a resistant and easy-to-clean material, can obtain the aesthetic effect of natural materials, with a wide range of formats available for any kind of realization.

lea ceramiche choses milan for the opening of its first showroom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:58 +0100

The project, trusted to Diego Grandi – author of some the collections that have represented the company most significantly over the last years – develops an innovative concept that will define the showroom as more than just a simple exposition area; the area will become a meeting place, thought to offer moments of discussion and experimentation. Close to the project manager, the architect, the final user and the whole city, the showroom of Lea Ceramiche will be an open window on a company that has always anticipated, through it stoneware products, an innovative way of defining ceramic tiles. An important project for a prestigious brand. The Lea Ceramiche space, 150 sqm developed on two levels, will be positioned on number 3 in via Durini: the only ceramic brand in one of the areas of Milan most suited to host excellence in Italian interior design. The showroom will serve two well defined tasks: one of welcome, through installations, shows and events focusing on design and projects, capable of creating cultural debates not always linked to ceramics; as well as an operational function, that provides its visitors with all the necessary tools to know better Lea Ceramiche tiles and their applications. “In such a historical moment, - says Emilio Mussini, President of Panariagroup – we want to show a strong signal of vitality of one of the main actors of the made in Italy for quality, that has always defined itself through its products, that are constantly developed with a high attention to design, technological capabilities and ecological impact; that Lea Ceramiche wants to meet the public, professional or not, to make them participate not only in the novelties linked to the company, but to a culture of building conception that explores new territories and languages”. The first Lea Ceramiche showroom will therefore be a new a long awaited project that will present the company in a space that will be permanently situated in this prestigious location. The capacity to constantly change will be the way we will constantly attract international attention, in line with the capacity of astonishing and anticipating times that has always characterized Lea Ceramiche.

cersaie 2009. bologna

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:45:53 +0200

For the 2009 edition of Cersaie, Lea Ceramiche presented itself with the desire to share the results of its constant work, in the development of products with a high decorative value. These products are obtained thanks to environmentally friendly technologies, and are the fruit of the company’s constant investments in research and design over the last years. The important number of visits by clients, architects, project managers and engineers we had during the fair are further proof that, once again the company has successfully managed to couple aesthetics and technical capabilities of its stoneware collections for floors, walls, private and public areas. Lea Ceramiche wishes to thank everybody for the visits and the contacts made during the most important event of our industry.

a walk in the cellar

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:24:15 +0200

Lea Ceramiche together with its client Nuova Comes from Barbara (Ancona), organized an evening on Thursday 10th September 2009 to promote Slimtech, and taste the best wines from Marche, produced by the company Santa Barbara. It was a great occasion to, talk about design and the Slimtech collection for flooring and walling, meet the journalists of Design Plaza and taste quality wines.

lea ceramiche and acqua dolce at twiga

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:53:36 +0200

Friday 4th September Lea Ceramiche organized an event in collaboration with its client Acqua Dolce, at the fashionable Twiga Beach in Forte dei Marmi. The meeting was a great opportunity to present in an informal setting the latest floor and wall collections of Lea Ceramiche; paillettes, tres jolie, slimtech were the collections presented in this end of summer event by the seaside.

lea ceramiche for plug-in house

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:04:34 +0200

Lea Ceramiche will be supplying the materials for the construction of the plug-in house, designed by architect Pierluigi Molteni. This project will be presented during the Sana (Bologna, September 10-13 2009) and Expogreen (Bologna, September 11-13 2009) trade fairs. Architect Molteni is one of the four architects selected by Ottagono magazine to make proposals for a concept of an environmentally friendly house for Sana in Bologna, the largest fair for eco-friendly lifestyle. The plug-in house was designed as a group of elements that, like the components of a computer, connect to the system and are immediately recognized and integrated into it. Plug-in house is made of a main structure; that includes a garage, where the main networks (water, electricity etc.) of the house are controlled, on the roof there are photovoltaic and solar panels, under the flooring there are tanks that collect rain water from the garden roofs (this water will be used in the bathrooms and for the garden) as well as batteries to store energy. Great attention is given to the eco-friendly theme. Apart from the materials and technologies used, the concept allows for constant renovation. Lea Ceramiche supplied products from its studies, masterplan, streets and new decors collections for the floor and wall covering of the house.

lea ceramiche at expogreen

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:04:45 +0200

Lea Ceramiche will participate in the “Green Street – il paesaggio incontra l’architettura” show, with the collection digi quartz in the giallo imperiale color. The show was organized by confidustria ceramica following a collaborative agreement between the ExpoGreen (Bologna, 11-13 September 2009) and Cersaie (Bologna, 29 September – 3 October 2009) fairs. This show will have a green area of 3500sqm, which will be in area 48, between pavilions 25 and 35. Expogreen – the international fair for outdoors – is a biannual event that presents the excellence of machines and tools for the garden, external furnishings, swimming pools and sports equipment. The fair targets are architects, gardeners, distributors and actors of the ecology segment. The digiquartz collection has been selected by architect Franco Origoni, advisor for the part of the show dealing with ceramic tiles, that will cover the alleyways in the area.

lea ceramiche at cersaie 2009

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:33:39 +0200

Lea Ceramiche between the 29th of September and the 3rd of October, will present for Cersaie 2009 an avant-garde stand in terms of style and products. In an approach that has now become a tradition, the stand will not be a simple layout, but an architectural structure that explores, the research and the way the company projects and reflects on, the materials and their uses. Lea Ceramiche will present itself to the most important Italian appointment for this sector, with the will to show and share the high flexibility of its products. This has been attained thanks to the technology developed in its continuous search for excellence in research and design. The focus this year will be on Slimtech: the largest and finest ceramic tile available on the market today. This product which is only 3mm thick was presented during the Cersaie last year; this year the product will be presented in more detail. Slimtech is the fruit of a compaction technology, which has the capability of revolutionizing the traditional productive process, and offer this new collection. We are proud that after 5 years, Cersaie will be the ready to welcome slim technology as the new frontier in stoneware production. An experience of 5 years in important projects and a investment in innovative technology, have made Panariagroup, the first group specialized in ceramic production in the world, to have a facility completely dedicated to this compaction technology for stoneware; with the capability to produce slabs with minimum thickness in formats that can reach 100x300cm. The Slimtech collection is ideal for wall and floor covering, living spaces and traffic areas, ventilated facades, elevated floors, false ceilings, curved surfaces and table surfaces. It is a high quality product that offers excellent technical performances and high design content, and respects the environment and the ecology. Apart from presenting Slimtech, the Cersaie will also be the ideal event to present the collections created using the innovative full HD digital technology. The extension of the Bioessenze and Storm ranges and the new Digi Quartz will be important products showcased during the fair as well as other novelties that must be seen and savored in person.

new collection paillettes

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:54:43 +0200

Paillettes is a unique wall tile. it is produced using a non vitreous ceramic material. it is produced using high quality materials, so as not to have color variations on the wall being covered. The undulated cutting of the tiles coincide perfectly and eliminate the joints. Paillettes can be combined to all surfaces and brings life to any space: bathroom, kitchen, studio. Even by covering only one wall, the room changes. It is a product that uses low emission technologies. Paillettes is ideal� to lay on existing wall. It makes the house younger with semplicity. It adds beauty to homes without polluting the environment. Paillettes, fantasy without limits!

lea north america at "dwell on design"

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:18:57 +0200

Lea North America has been selected, together with 5 other companies, to participate in the prestigious “dwell on design” 2009 trade fair. The fair, organized by the famous American magazine “dwell” is one of the most important events dedicated to the world of design, interior design and architecture in general. The main requisite to participate in this fair is the attention given to the ecological and sustainability aspects. Lea North Americ will participate with a full body stoneware product that can be used for internal and external purposes Basaltina Stone Project.

design Index 2008: city by lea ceramiche is chosen by ADI

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:01:41 +0200

Lea Ceramiche has earned with City, a product designed by Diego Grandi, the recognition of ADI for the design index 2008. The collection will be published on the prestigious directory that presents the best products of Italian design; this is a pre-selection phase for a more important recognition: “il compasso d’oro ADI”. The excellent collaboration between designer Diego Grandi and the company impresses with this excellent product, the selection of city in the design index 2008 comes just after the good design award 2008. “We are very proud of this selection – Emilio Mussini CEO of Lea Ceramiche -, it is an incentive to continue working on the path in which we have always believed and confirms that it is the way we must move on”. This is not the first time that Lea Ceramiche receives this prestigious recognition; already in 2005, the company obtained the same recognition for the midtown collection. With the recent selection of city in the ADI design index 2008, once again Lea Ceramiche is in the group of Italian companies that distinguish themselves for innovation, and continue to guarantee high qualitative standards that have made it one of the best representatives of ceramics Made In Italy.

lea north america at neocon

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:07:47 +0200

Chicago, June 2009 – From 15 to 17 June, Lea Ceramiche once again takes part in Neocon – World’s Trade Fair, one of the most important US trade fairs for the design industry, to present to the American market its new stoneware tiles collections that combine technology with design. The company, which has always promoted an idea of ceramics that is the result of ongoing commitment to stylistic and technological research, exhibited its floor tiles and wall tiles, which are evidence of the company’s capacity of animating the most refined design through its technological know-how. Alongside an important central wall that exhibited the collections Progetto L14, Studies, New Decors and Streets, there were exhibition displays with the large formats of Slimtech and Basaltina Stone Project and the new collections Storm and Bioessenze.

new collection digi quartz

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:43:39 +0200

Digi Quartz is the new collection of tiles from Lea Ceramiche in Stoneware, produced using the latest technology Lea Full Hd. It is the fruit of a selection of the best natural quartzites, reproduced in a unique way, it is suitable for domestic purposes as well as external areas. It is a collection for elegant interiors and exteriors, balanced and combines the advantages of great design and technical capabilities. These tiles do not require modular laying methods as the environment where they are laid capture the movement from the design and the colors on the surface. The collection has a structure of a natural surface, that is visible in backlight, that confers to the surface a homogenous, regular and balanced aspect. It can be laid in various environments such as night areas, kitchens, bathrooms as well as porches, terraces and courtyards.

enjoy lea ceramiche on youtybe!

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:46:49 +0200

Lea Ceramiche is also on youtube with a dedicated channel! You can see presentations of collections, fairs and events in which we participated as well as interviews of the CEO Emilio Mussini. Enjoy!

lea ceramiche at new york’s icff

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:19:33 +0200

New York, May 2009 - Lea Ceramiche is to take part in the 21st edition of ICFF – the International Contemporary Furniture Fair - between May 16th and 19th, the most important event for the promotion of design in the United States and North America, gathering the entire world of design and furniture under its roof, when it will show the excellence of the Italian ceramic industry. Taking part in ICFF for the first time is a significant move for Lea Ceramiche, one that demonstrates its ongoing focus on design and its intention to promote ceramics, the result of its constant commitment to research into technology and style. The company has decided to present its top collections to the general public at ICFF in an exhibition designed by Lea Ceramiche, highlighting the firm’s ability to bring the most sophisticated designs to life using its technological know how. The stand will display a selection of the Progetto L14, Studies, New Decors, Streets, Slimtech, Storm, Basaltina Stone Project and Bioessenze collections, each with its own particular style and technique. Lea Ceramiche collections will also be used for covering part of the Ceramic Tiles of Italy stand, designed by Studio De Lucchi to promote the industry with the support of Confindustria Ceramica. Alternating inserts of Progetto L14, Basaltina Stone Project and Bioessenze will cover the floors and walls, while two focus display walls will showcase the top of the range design collections, alongside the large sizes of Slimtech and Basaltina Stone Project. Lea Ceramiche, one of the most successful manufacturers of ceramic floor and wall tiles, is displaying its ongoing focus, quest for style and developments in technology for the first time at ICFF, showing the American public how it brings these features together in its products, already well known for their high quality and excellence. Lea Ceramiche HALL 1A – booth 2453 Jacob K. JavitsConvention centerNew York City

lea ceramiche has been awarded the casa clima partner status

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:12:26 +0200

Lea Ceramiche has been awarded the Casa Clima Partner status, having demonstrated its compliance with the full range of strict criteria imposed by Casa Clima, the only independent certification body in Italy able to boast over 20 years’ experience in energy efficiency certification for buildings. Less energy wasted means lower CO2 emissions, which in turn means a reduction in air pollution and all the problems it poses for our planet (a rise in the average temperature and the consequent climate changes which are clear for all to see). A cultural approach aimed at allowing people to live in houses that are not only more energy-efficient but are also extremely pleasant to live in, as well as environment-friendly. This is a concept that regards not only new buildings, but also the sustainable renovation of existing constructions, with the aim of making them comfortable and pleasant to live in, without damaging the environment or wasting resources. Energy efficiency regards both new and renovated buildings, and takes account of the following three factors: the energy efficiency of the building envelope the use of renewable energy sources the reduction of the environmental impact through the use of natural materials. The energy efficiency of the building envelope is measured and classified according to the fuel used to heat the building in a year: • class ORO = energy required < 1 litre/m2/year;• class A < 3 litres/m2/year• class B < 5 litres/m2/year• class C < 7 litres/m2/year The Casa Clima PI� classification (applicable to classes ORO, A and B) is awarded to buildings that use renewable sources of energy and are built exclusively using materials that are not damaging to health or to the environment. Lea Ceramiche tiles, which are made with an ISO 14001 and EMAS certified production cycle, can help buildings to achieve this target. The following uses can contribute to obtaining Casa Clima certification: Floor and wall tile finishes. The use of synthetic materials such as PVC is not recommended, and Lea Ceramiche’s porcelain stoneware is safer (fire resistant), more hard-wearing and longer-lasting than wood. Under-floor heating systems. Compared to wood, which is a poor conductor of heat, Lea Ceramiche porcelain stoneware offers excellent performance, because it allows the whole system to function effectively with a lower water temperature, thus saving energy throughout the system. Coverings for ventilated walls. In these cases, the use of Lea Ceramiche porcelain stoneware is recommended, as a result of its design and of how easy it is to install; a suitable alternative is Slimtech, because of its large size and light weight. In comparison with stone or metal materials, what makes Lea products ideal is undoubtedly the greater resistance they offer to weather conditions, smog and chemical agents, as well as ageing, light and frost, which makes them last longer.

lea north america at coverings

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:07:11 +0100

Lea Ceramiche will be one of the leading companies participating at Coverings, attended by more than 37,000 professionals coming from all over the world. Lea Ceramiche will take part in this American exhibition showing a large range of products from its latest collections, which demonstrate the company’s commitment to constant technological research and its ensuing stylistic and project results. Slimtech is the solution that completes Lea Ceramiche’s surface projects, proposing slabs of exceptional sizes (300 x100cm) which are also incredibly light thanks to their 3-mm-thickness. Slimtech is ideal for satisfying all the latest needs of modern projects, both for interiors and for the larger exterior surfaces of modern buildings. It is easy to install and, more than any other material, it resolves renewal problems, offering excellent aesthetic results. Slimtech is the result of a rolling and compression technology used for porcelain stoneware which totally modifies the traditional production process, obtaining a completely new product that is extremely resistant, easy to install and flexible. Storm will be another protagonist of the event: the result of the company’s extraordinary know how acquired and perfected over the years. Made in coloured-body glazed stoneware, Storm perfectly reproduces the Slate stone effect and conveys the same exciting intensity of the rarest natural stone, with a combination of programmed, never repetitive colours and designs. In fact, the application of the new Full HD technology allows for the stone veins to be transferred to this collection, faithfully reproducing their weft. Storm is extremely long-lasting and resistant; moreover, its technical characteristics have proved to be unrivalled as they enable it to stand the maximum physical-chemical stress of the most demanding uses. BSP_Basaltina Stone Project completes the high technical value reached. In this case, Lea Ceramiche has succeeded in reaching an efficacious synthesis: BSP_Basaltina Stone Project is a full-body porcelain stoneware which takes on various colours, according to the way it is worked. With the decorative and fascinating Mak� and Bioessenze, style and elegance round off the exhibition. Mak� faithfully reproduces the weave of the rarest fabrics, of linen, papyrus and cotton. Bioessenze evokes the feelings that wood awakens in you. Larch, teak and oak are the essences faithfully reproduced by the Full HD technology and they give out an exceptional natural effect which is highly suitable for every type of furnishing and living style.Lastly, Diego Grandi’s collection, City, which was granted the Good Design Award 2008 by the Chicago Athenaeum, reminds you of the excitement of the journey and of the city below as seen from a flying airplane. The shades of color chosen also reflect city life, reminding of the grey and anthracite colour of asphalt.Careful stylistic research and constant technological development have always been Lea Ceramiche’s distinguishing features; and once again, at this Coverings trade show, they characterize the new collections offered, thus confirming the company success. Lea Ceramiche, stand 613 | Coverings, April 21st.24th

new collection tres jolie

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:06:15 +0200

Seeking beauty, far from obviousness. Lea Ceramiche presents Tres Jolie, a new collection that combines fresh colours with charming decors in an extremely light spirit, recalling memories and spontaneous games of the past. Tres Jolie includes four different styles, each of which has a special finishing and matching potential, though all of them share a taste for simplicity whilst being never banal, rather rich in their content and precious in their realization. The lilac Pois decorate bathroom walls: whether large or small, they convey ironic lightness and break up day-to-day routine. The Damier pattern stands out for its sharp light/shade contrast: white rhombi against a black background intertwine like notes on a score. This pattern is also available in a high relief monochromatic version, in either Noir or Blanc. Capitonn�, with its relief squares shining like lined silk, reinterprets the past and far-off memories: it represents an old-fashioned though still contemporary style, the capacity of touch to evoke soothed feeling. And lastly, Damas, where everything is split up. The decors are available in two colours, Or and Noir, and two are precisely the worlds that meet up and mirror each other: the East and the West, tradition and modernity, prompting luxury and its multi-faceted traits. Tres Jolie is made in enamelled white-bodied porous gr�s and is available in the 13,8x27,6" size.The patterns Passpartout (0,8x13,8"), Parisienne (2x13,8") and the strip Parisienne (0,6x13,8") finish up the collection.

lea ceramiche: a sustainable global approach

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:36:56 +0200

From its birth, Lea Ceramiche, amongst the most vivacious brand names of the Modena ceramic district and part of the PANARIAGROUP Industrie Ceramiche Spa is dedicated to the continuous improvement of production processes and the performance of high-design content products in a constant commitment addressed to environmental protection.Convinced that modern companies and the most innovative projects cannot leave out sustainability as an integral part of the process, Lea Ceramiche pays particular attention to environmental performance at each stage of the life cycle of a product. From the research for raw materials to the quality of work spaces and to the packaging utilized: every moment and process is studied and optimized to safeguard energy and materials by the use of the best available technologies. Lea Ceramiche’s products are manufactured in factories with a certified Environment Management System according to ISO 14001:2004 and EMAS standards that foresees a guaranteed excellence of environmental protection and also the protection of natural resources, the continuous improvement of the environmental performance of products and production sites and in the maximum attention given to the health and safety of Lea Ceramiche’s employees. Furthermore, amongst the first in the ceramic sector, Lea Ceramiche is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council organization of America that promotes the construction of buildings and works that respect the environment and also the health and wellbeing of the persons who live and work in them. With its products and production sites, Lea Ceramiche contributes to obtaining LEED certification, the rating system devised by the U.S. Green Building Council. Apart from being the standard most utilized by private companies and public administrations in America, LEED is becoming the most-acknowledged reference for the planning, construction and management of high-performance buildings in more than 40 countries in the World. Lea Ceramiche is proud to be acknowledged at international level, not only for the attention it has always paid to the improvement, study and control of the various phases of the production process, but also and above all for the constant commitment addressed to environmental protection. An attention to sustainability that “is a part of the company’s DNA, a demonstration of how technological innovation and protection of the planet can live together as values of the same company that is decisive to take up the challenge of an ever-innovative production, even though it respects the requirements of the environment and future generations”, asserts Emilio Mussini, Managing Director of Lea Ceramiche.

event "porte aperte" of lea ceramiche

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:56:31 +0100

In the magnificent setting of the medieval castle of Spezzano, we have presented THE NEW WALL PRODUCTS OF LEA CERAMICHE. Two new extraordinary collections in decorative and innovative style. The first one follows the design approach used for Progetto L14: after having revolutionized the traditional schemes by inserting a third dimension in ceramics, this year we will present les Paillettes: the most extraordinary solution in ceramic mosaic. The second one is Tr�s Jolie, four different decorating styles with the guarantee of the Lea Ceramiche brand. An invitation to chose liberty: in search of beauty and far from the obvious. The occasion has been used to appreciate an enriched choice of versatile solutions for decoration and important technical proposals. Bioessenze, the ceramic wood that is very faithful to the original will be presented with two new essences and Slimtech the ceramic slab 3 mm thick “ dedicated to those who think big”. Event PORTE APERTE of Lea Ceramiche07/04/2009 - 10/4/2009c/o Castello di Spezzanovia del Castello 12 41042 Spezzano di Fiorano Modenese (MO) Public opening hours :From 9.00to 13.00 and 14.00 to 19.00

lea ceramiche at aia national convention & design exposition

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:29:44 +0100

Lea Ceramiche will be presenting the slimtech range at the stand of “Ceramic tiles of Italy” during the AIA national convention & design exposition, the annual congress of the American institute of architects in San Francisco, CA (U.S.A.9 from the 30th of April to the 2nd of May 2009. The stand was created by architects Dante Donegani and Giovanni Lauda, is made to present samples of Italian ceramic tiles and of an information desk. The event targets exclusively American architects who improve their know how through the CES (Continuous Education System)

lea ceramiche a expobuild

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:51:11 +0200

From the 31st March to the 3rd April, Lea Ceramiche will be exhibiting at Expobuild, the largest ceramic exhibition in Asia and visited every year by an ever-increasing number of Asian and Western buyers. Apart from their own autonomous stand, Lea Ceramiche will be present at the “il bagno ideale – the ideal bathroom” event with an installation designed by the architect Diego Grandi. The Ideal Bathroom responds to the ever-increasing requirement for sophisticated solutions and top range ceramic products expressed by Chinese architects, designers, contractors and real estate developers. Diego Grandi, Paola Navone, Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, Giovanna Talocci have designed four avant-garde bathroom environments, respectively dedicated to the bathrooms of private homes, villas, hotels and thermal establishments, utilizing leading company’s ceramic and bathroom furniture products and materials. The four projects, amongst which the project of Diego Grandi with Lea Ceramiche, will be presented in true dimensions within the environment of the China Ceramics. The designers will respectively present their design philosophies at an international seminar programmed for the 31st March at 13.00 hours in the Conference Room of Hall W3. Stylistic research and attention to the quality of the details; once again Lea Ceramiche is the protagonist at an international event. A stand conceived to give space to the company’s response to architectonic and design requirements and to stylistic and home needs. Lea Ceramiche collections recount design stories through the search for innovation and raw material experimentation, and the characteristics they are made up of have always been a success reality of the Italian ceramic sector. Lea Ceramiche: Hall W3, stand RK03.

lea ceramiche a mosbuild

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:57:15 +0100

From the 31st of march to the 3rd of April Lea Ceramiche will be present at MosBuild, the major fair in Russia for the construction and interior furnishing industries. Lea Ceramiche will be presenting for this occasion a new collection as a preview. In line with the tendencies of modern design, Tr�s Jolie is a new decorative collection with multiple fantasy solutions for wall covering, reminding us of wallpaper, in a renewed style, with decors, chromatic style and a variety of formats. Combined with Tr�s Jolie, one will find modern and functional products so as to reproduce the living area of a house; the most recent collections will occupy an important area of the stand. This will allow us to present the important technological innovations reached by Lea Ceramiche in the research and study of materials: Bioessenze: will remind you wood, Storm: transmits the exact tactile feel of natural stone and Slimtech: resistant, lightweight and flexible thanks to a thickness of 3mm. The collections Basalitina stone project and new decors will complete the technical and decorative aspect of covering, they meet the architectural requirements and the needs of a mature retro touch. Stylistic research and attention to the quality of details; once again Lea Ceramiche is an actor to an event of international importance. A stand conceived to give space to the solutions of the company, from architecture and project solutions to stylistic and living needs. The collections of Lea Ceramiche tell us a story of design through research in innovation and experimentation. These characteristics have always been made been one of the forces of the Italian ceramic industry. MosBuild is the biggest and renowned fair for the construction industry in Russia, welcoming companies from around the world. Following the Russian market that is in strong expansion, Mosbuild has proven in recent years an increasing number of participations. In 2007 the fair hosted 2667 companies coming from 42 countries, covering a exposition surface of 85.000 sqm.

"open door" event - gavra

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:39:54 +0100

the 8th and 9th of March Lea Ceramiche was involved in the “open doors” event, organized by its important Belgian client Gavra. The floor and wall tiles of Lea Ceramiche were presented in a stand conceived to answer the needs of the different visitors present. The Lea Ceramiche collections tell stories of design through a search for innovation and experiments with materials,� the very features that have always helped the company enjoy the success it does today in the Italian ceramics sector.

purchase of lamina production plant

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:26:48 +0100

Purchase of Lamina production plant: Agreement reached between System Group and Panaria Group Panaria Group has decided to invest in the innovative Lamina technology in the Fiorano production site. In a historical moment like this, in which the market is showing clear signs of slowing down, the strategic choice of Panariagroup clearly indicates a decision and a need to invest in new products such as lamina. The characteristics of this product are such that it differentiates from traditional ceramics. This has been done after a two year partnership between System Group and Panaria Group. For the group founded by Franco Stefani this is yet another confirmation of the advances reached with creation of the Lamina technology, which allows the manufacture of bigger and thinner ceramic tiles that have not yet been seen. This is a material that is definitely innovative and avant-garde: the increase in requests confirms the precision of this product even in the Ceramic industry.

lea ceramiche for sele

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:45:31 +0100

Patented technology at the service of energy saving and design:� Sele’s journey in design continues with Made Expo 2009. After the success of the Next Floor installation by Diego Grandi presented at the Abitare il Tempo fair in Verona in September 2008, Sele is at Made Expo 2009 with a totally innovative proposal in line with the requests of a market that is increasingly attentive to environmental demands. Sele research has led to single-phase electrically-operated lifts which, thanks to a patented “intelligent” system, allow the best possible management of the power available by taking advantage of solar power which is free and clean. In the occasion of the Made Expo, the base of the lift was done with the Slimtech collection of Lea Ceramiche in the colour basaltina naturale. The installation is clear proof that the Slimtech slabs offer an infinite number of solutions not only in a traditional space, but also on new and unexplored contexts.

city awarded at the good design di chicago

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:38:24 +0100

Lea Ceramiche with the city collection designed by Diego Grandi, won the prestigious Good Design competition organised by the Chicago Athenaeum. The competition, created in 1950 by Edgar J. Kaufmann, is the oldest and most important award in the world. This year Lea Ceramiche competed with city together with another 48 countries and was judged by two juries in New York and Los Angeles. The competition in its long history has always awarded the most important American designers and this year they chose Lea Ceramiche as one of the best companies in design. The award is a proof of the attention the companies has always given to design and effort in technological research. Lea Ceramiche has always told stories of design in its own language, ceramics, through installations that through time have investigated the most complex possibilities: airports, public spaces and modern areas, to the themes of out of scale and urban maps. In this competition Lea Ceramiche was awarded for City, the collection that most reflects this approach to deisgn.

meeting belgio

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:48:52 +0100

Lea Ceramiche organised in the beginning of December a meeting in Belgium with its main clients. The event was hosted in the prestigious Waerboom hotel, close to Brussels, on a four day period. During the event, some of the main collections of Lea Ceramiche were presented: city, streets and case: these represent new ceramic experiences, unexpected actors in in an ideal voyage than can also take place within domestic walls. Attitude: a contemporary and transversal collection realized in coloured body gr�s porcelain that offers three different colourings; each one in a light and dark variety. The basaltina stone project is a collection orientated towards investigating the natural elegance of the stone and which achieves different solutions to satisfy the most sophisticated aesthetic and architectonic tastes and requirements. And finally the two novelties that were presented at Cersaie 2008: bioessenze and slimtech.

slimtech the revolution of laminated porcelain stoneware

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:12:04 +0100

LEA SLIMTECH is the solution that completes the Lea Ceramics offer by offering sheets of stoneware in record sizes (300cm x 100cm) due to extraordinary lightness resulting from a thickness of only 3mm. It’s the result of a laminating and porcelain compacting technology that has revolutionised the traditional productive process and as a result a completely new, resistive, light, flexible, pliable and versatile product is obtained. LEA SLIMTECH fully satisfies the most up-to-date needs for modern planning for both internal and for expansive external areas of modern buildings. It is easy to install and fix, better than any other material, renewal problems offering aesthetic results combined with a total contained cost.

equip’hotel. parigi

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:43:15 +0100

Lea Ceramiche participated in the “EQUIP’HOTEL” Paris exhibition. A Bi-annual Exhibition dedicated to the world of hospitality and of contract: hotels, restaurants, bars and living areas. With 102,000 visitors and 1,292 exhibitors to its credit in the 2006 edition, the international Salon Equip'Hotel dedicated to the hotel, catering, cafeteria / bar, beer house and community sectors, for the present 2008 edition shall present 17 activity sectors, of which 5 new:Concepts de restauration (Concept for catering)• Hygi�ne et nettoyage (Hygiene and cleanliness)• Luminaire (Illumination)• Mobilier d ext�rieur (Furniture for the open-air)• SpaConcept, first event dedicated 100% to hotel spas which will bring together 50 exhibitors of equipment and tools, spas and personal care product designers.For the 2008 edition over 100,000 visitors are expected of which 20% international, 1,400 exhibitors (400 international - 28%); the most represented countries are: Italy, Belgium, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom. Lea Ceramiche: Hall 2.2, stand G117Equip'Hotel 15-19 November 2008Paris Expo Porte de VersaillesFrance

international design casa 06-13 november 2008

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:40:26 +0100

Lea Ceramiche supplied Origano mood 24 (Progetto L14) as plate for the gala dinner of the "international design casa" event, that took place on November 6 within the "Dream" exhibition. Questioning itself on other ways to comprehend, put into practice and develop the design, "International Design Casa" opens a challenge between the culture of the Turin project and Italy and the one of other cities and nations in the world. Some of the most prestigious design-oriented International organisations set up “house” temporarily in the Piedmont capital and open the doors to the public to make themselves known, present the reality of the national design, the current policies for promoting it and future prospective. A slideshow of exhibitions spread out at the centre of the city bringing to Turin a new and simultaneous look on how the culture of the project is expressed in other parts of the world, wandering from the lively European panorama to the fast developing Countries of the Far East. Renowned”New-house neighbours", to which often correspond unusual houses, dwell in Turin and, in the point of view of opening a new prospective and trigger new influences in the Turin urban texture, enrich their own House with events and happenings that can furthermore stimulate and inspire the visitors. Scheduled simultaneously with the international conference on the International Design Policy "Shaping the Global Design Agenda", the initiative shows how the design culture finds expression in other parts of the world. "International Design Casa" is an appointment for deepening comprehension of design both as an instrument of communication of identity and values, and as strategy for drawing new ways of economic development. Moving together and beyond the object, the different experiences of other cities and nations allow Turin to bare the flexibility of the design as an instrument and strategy, but also as an approach to a supportable lifestyle.