July 2026
TECNA 2026: chemistry meets colour
Smaltochimica will be at the Rimini Expo Centre from 22 to 25 September for an event dedicated to technology, materials, and new perspectives on ceramic surfaces. Smaltochimica will be at the Rimini Expo Centre from 22 to 25 September for an event dedicated to technology, materials, and new perspectives on ceramic surfaces. From 22 ...
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June 2026
COLLECTIO 2026: new perspectives for ceramics, between innovation and sustainability
On 22 and 23 May, Smaltochimica took part in COLLECTIO 2026, the international event organised by Colorobbia with the support of Colorobbia Vietnam, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Da Nang. Following the editions in Ho Chi Minh, Bali, and Bangkok, COLLECTIO returned to Vietnam, confirming its role as a key event for the ceramic ...
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May 2026
Smaltochimica at the Temple Theater Green Festival: a workshop to introduce children to ecological chemistry
Chemistry becomes “magical” and green On 8, 9, and 10 May 2026, Sassuolo’s Parco Ducale hosted the Temple Theater Green Festival: three days of activities, performances, talks, and workshops dedicated to sustainability and the relationship between people and nature. Smaltochimica supported the 2026 edition as a sponsor and took part with a workshop designed for ...
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March 2026
Chiara Piccinini discusses Smaltochimica on Ceramicanda
From personal experience to the future of the industry: a conversation that places communication, business, and local culture at its core. Featured in Ceramicanda’s D di Donna segment, Chiara Piccinini shares her experience at Smaltochimica, highlighting the value of corporate communication, the evolving market landscape, and the importance of collaboration within the ceramic district. A ...
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December 2025
Greentech: Smaltochimica’s new line for circular chemistry
Additives from renewable sources for the ceramic industry Smaltochimica presents Greentech, its new line of additives developed to address the sustainability needs of the ceramic industry concretely, without compromising performance. Greentech is the result of a targeted investment in research and development, and is produced using raw materials recovered from renewable sources. Eco-materials of food ...
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December 2025
“Il mondo è nelle tue mani”: Lorenzo Lunati’s Installation for Christmas in Fiorano
Smaltochimica supports the artwork in Piazza Ciro Menotti that invites people to care for the planet and the community. This year, Piazza Ciro Menotti in Fiorano Modenese hosts “Il mondo è nelle tue mani”, the installation by Lorenzo Lunati supported by Smaltochimica. The artwork depicts two giant hands holding a large illuminated globe, transformed into ...
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November 2025
A journey through art, faith and tradition: the presentation of the volume “Antiche Acquasantiere Domestiche e Devozionali in maiolica”
The evening promoted by Smaltochimica and dedicated to the presentation of the volume “Antiche Acquasantiere Domestiche e Devozionali in maiolica” was truly a special occasion, marked by warm participation and great interest from the audience. The event offered an opportunity not only to talk about ceramics and tiles, but also to retrace broader aspects of ...
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August 2025
The Team Summer Party 2025: Relive the Highlights of the Evening
On Wednesday, July 23, the Sporting Club Sassuolo was transformed into a space for connection and sharing, where Smaltochimica’s clients, collaborators, and friends gathered for a celebration of team spirit — a value that has always guided the Fiorano Modenese company. Federico and Chiara Piccinini welcomed guests in an informal setting, designed not as a ...
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July 2025
Collectio Bangkok 2025 – Beyond the Surface
On July 17–18, Smaltochimica will take part, as an innovation partner, in the third edition of Collectio – Beyond the Surface, an international event held in Bangkok that brings together the leading players of the Italian ceramic industry to discuss the future of the sector and share cutting-edge trends and technological innovations with clients through ...
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February 2025
Federico Piccinini on ALLFORTILES and IL DSTRETTO: The Future of Smaltochimica Between Innovation and Market Challenges
The CEO of Smaltochimica discusses strategy, research, and sustainability in exclusive interviews for Ceramicanda. The challenges of 2024, the drive for innovation, and the value of sustainability: Federico Piccinini, CEO of Smaltochimica, was a guest on ALLFORTILES ON THE ROAD for an open discussion about the state of the ceramic industry and the strategies to ...
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December 2024
Smaltochimica lights up Fiorano’s Christmas with the installation “Baci e abbracci”
This year, Smaltochimica is proud to be the main sponsor of the Christmas decorations in our city, Fiorano Modenese. To make Christmas 2024 truly special, we have brought the artwork “Baci e abbracci” by artist Lorenzo Lunati to Piazza Ciro Menotti. The installation, featuring nine large yetis that light up when hugged, is not just ...
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September 2024
Between tradition and innovation: Smaltochimica celebrates its renewal
In recent months, Smaltochimica has undertaken a significant renewal process involving its corporate structure, communication, and strategic vision for the future. This journey was celebrated last September with a special evening at the Cineporto in Fiorano Modenese, where around 350 guests gathered in a unique and engaging atmosphere. During the event, Dr. Ivano Piccinini announced ...
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August 2024
Smaltochimica at Collectio 2024: Innovation and Sustainability for the Future of Ceramics
An opportunity to showcase cutting-edge chemical solutions designed to enhance efficiency in the ceramic industry. From July 18 to 20, 2024, Smaltochimica participated in Collectio, the exclusive event organized by Colorobbia at the Hotel Mulia Resort Nusa Dua in Bali. It was three intense days of networking and discussions on the latest trends and ...
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May 2024
Progetti del Cuore: Smaltochimica supports the community of Formigine
In line with the deep bond with the territory and its community, Smaltochimica renews its commitment to “Progetti del Cuore”, an important charitable initiative that aims to offer free transportation services to the most vulnerable groups. Together with other local companies, we donated a Fiat Doblò to the Municipality of Formigine, a specially equipped vehicle fitted with a ...
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May 2024
Smaltochimica at the Foshan Uniceramics Expo 2024
Smaltochimica took part in the Foshan Uniceramics Expo 2024, the most significant ceramic exhibition in Asia, held from April 18 to 22 at the Foshan Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in China. The event hosted over 1,200 exhibiting companies and attendees from across the globe, providing a platform to delve into the latest technologies, ...
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December 2023
SMALTOCHIMICA COMPLETES THE CONSOLIDATION WORKS OF THE FOSSA STREAM EMBANKMENT
These days, at the Smaltochimica facility in Fiorano Modenese, the cleaning and consolidation works along the banks of the Fossa stream, adjacent to the property, have been completed. These interventions, entirely funded by Smaltochimica, were necessary to safeguard the company and the surrounding territory from the detrimental effects of exceptional natural events. The works were ...
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October 2023
“Textures in Materials: The Value of Chemistry”: Federico Piccinini’s presentation at the “Ceramics of Value” event
On Tuesday, October 17th, Smaltochimica’s CEO, Federico Piccinini, took part in the event “Ceramics of Value” organized by Ceramic World Review and Ceramic World Web, in collaboration with ACIMAC, with a presentation entitled “Textures in Materials: The Value of Chemistry.” During the event, held at the Florim Gallery in Fiorano Modenese, industry experts and professionals ...
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September 2023
At Cersaie, Smaltochimica takes you into the world of chemistry for ceramics
Join us in celebrating the 40th edition of Cersaie, the international exhibition dedicated to ceramics for architecture and bathroom furnishings. From September 25th to 29th, come visit us at Bologna Fiere to discover the chemistry behind ceramic excellence. At our booth, you will find innovative and sustainable products that ensure high performance while reducing emissions, ...
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October 2022
DIGICOL NEXT – THE NEW FRONTIER OF DIGITAL GLUES FOR THE CERAMICS INDUSTRY
Our family of DIGICOL inkjet glues is proud to welcome a new entry: DIGICOL NEXT, water-based glues with a high technological content to maximize adhesion power of inks to ceramic supports, with a reduction of harmful and odorous emissions. DIGICOL NEXT glues adapt to most decorating machines on the market, both with integrated and separate ...
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September 2022
CERSAIE 2022 – STAY TUNED WITH SMALTOCHIMICA
Smaltochimica makes an appointment for you in Bologna on the occasion of the 39th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. From 26 to 30 September you will be able to preview the new products for the ceramic industry. Standing out among these is the new line of water-based digital ...
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March 2022
SMALTOCHIMICA SUPPORTS THE HEART PROJECT FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF FORMIGINE
Strengthened by our ties with the territory and the community, we at Smaltochimica took part in a charity initiative designed to guarantee a free mobility service to the weakest groups. This is the “Project of the Heart” which provides for the donation to the Municipality of Formigine of a vehicle equipped for the transport of ...
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October 2021
CERSAIE 2021: THANKS TO CUSTOMERS AND VISITORS
For us at Smaltochimica, Cersaie 2021 ended in a positive way, well beyond expectations. For this we want to thank all the numerous customers, technicians and professionals who have honored us with their visit. In the welcoming atmosphere of our stand, renovated under the banner of the values that guide our corporate vision, we were ...
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March 2020
SMALTOCHIMICA RECONVERTS PART OF THE PRODUCTION LINE
Smaltochimica starts the production of sanitizing gel Smaltochimica donates masks and sanitizing gels to the hospitals of Bergamo and Sassuolo. The Fiorano Modenese company, which has been active for almost 50 years in the production of chemical additives for the ceramic industry, has reconverted part of its lines to create sanitizing gels useful for dealing ...
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January 2020
Digicolnext: Digital Water-Based Glues
Smaltochimica, the first company to offer and industrialize digital glues for ceramic decoration, in collaboration with Projecta Engineering, has developed a new product: DIGICOLNEXT, a new line of digital water-based glues. These are the real results obtained during the industrial test with the Projecta Evo Dry Fix machine at the ceramic Cooperative Ceramica d’Imola: The ...
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October 2019
Interview with Federico Piccinini, CEO of Smaltochimica
At Cersaie 2019, Ceramicanda interviewed our CEO Federico Piccinini. “A company aimed at the future and innovation, without forgetting its roots” – these are Piccinini’s words to describe the phase of strong impact that Smaltochimica is going through. “The colors of the stand, very innovative, tell our values: the red of tradition, the pastel green ...
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September 2019
Smaltochimica innovations at Cersaie 2019
Smaltochimica is taking part in Cersaie, the trade-fair dedicated to ceramics for architecture and sanitaryware that will be held in Bologna from September 23 to 27 2019. This year the company comes with a restyled corporate image and with the innovative display concept “The future starts today”. The great corporate changes find perfect expression not ...
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May 2019
Smaltochimica renews its brand
In recent years, the Fiorano Modenese, Italy-based company Smaltochimica has completely renewed its portfolio of chemical additives for the ceramic industry with the aim of optimising production processes that have changed dramatically due to the growth of digital technologies. The company, which already has ISO 14000 certification, has based its technical and commercial strategy on ...
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March 2019
Smaltochimica takes part in Mosbuild 2019
A not-to-be-missed international event for Smaltochimica, which from April 2 to 5 2019 will take part in Mosbuild, the largest exhibition for building, finishing and decoration materials in Russia. On the occasion of the trade-fair Smaltochimica, the first company in the world to propose and industrialize digital glues for ceramic decoration, will introduce DIGICOL project, ...
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December 2018
“Green side Smaltochimica” at Cersaie 2018
Smaltochimica focuses on its “green side” at Cersaie 2018, the trade fair event dedicated to ceramics for architecture and bathroom furnishings that welcomes distribution professionals, architects, interior designers, planners and builders from the five continents. Smaltochimica has always been attentive to environmental problems related to the ceramic world, paying particular attention to environmental safeguard in ...
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