Top Italian Tile Brands Not to Miss at Cersaie 2025

Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, is set to open its 41st edition in Bologna from September 22 to 26, 2025. The event reaffirms its status as the world's most prestigious gathering for discovering the latest trends in surface design, materials, and bathroom furnishings. In a constantly evolving market, Cersaie 2025 will be the stage where leading international companies will unveil innovative solutions, high-performance materials, and future living trends. This year's edition promises a dynamic experience, with a special focus on innovation, networking, and professional development, once again drawing architects, designers, contractors, and professionals from around the globe.

Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, is set to open its 41st edition in Bologna from September 22 to 26, 2025. The event reaffirms its status as the world's most prestigious gathering for discovering the latest trends in surface design, materials, and bathroom furnishings. In a constantly evolving market, Cersaie 2025 will be the stage where leading international companies will unveil innovative solutions, high-performance materials, and future living trends. This year's edition promises a dynamic experience, with a special focus on innovation, networking, and professional development, once again drawing architects, designers, contractors, and professionals from around the globe.

The Importance of Italian Brands in the Tile and Porcelain Stoneware Sector

The Italian ceramic industry has always been a global benchmark for quality, innovation, and design. Italian brands continue to lead the porcelain stoneware and surface coverings sector, not only for the aesthetic excellence of their products but also for their cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability.

The ability to combine a centuries-old artisan tradition with state-of-the-art industrial production processes allows Italian companies to offer unique solutions, ranging from large, ultra-thin slabs to intricate three-dimensional decorations. This leadership is on full display at Cersaie, where a host of national brands are the undisputed leaders, setting the market's quality and stylistic standards.

Top Tile and Porcelain Stoneware Brands at the Fair

1. Atlas Concorde (Concorde Group) – Hall 30 Stand C4-D5

   Founded in 1969, Atlas Concorde is synonymous with solidity, ethics, and reliability. The brand's identity is built on the excellence of Made in Italy design, offering ceramic surfaces that blend sophisticated aesthetics with technical performance, featuring a wide range of material effects from marble and wood to concrete and stone.

2. Ceramiche Refin (Concorde Group) – Hall 30 Stand C28-D27

   Refin stands out for its sophisticated porcelain stoneware collections and its strong connection to the world of architecture and creative experimentation, as demonstrated by the "Refin DTS – Daring Art Explorations" project. Its identity is that of a partner for designers, offering versatile and innovative solutions.

3. Keope (Concorde Group) – Hall 26 Stand A212-B213

   Keope's identity is founded on the harmony between Italian ceramic tradition and technological innovation. The brand is a leader in producing porcelain stoneware for indoor and outdoor use, combining performance, style, and a strong commitment to sustainability and dialogue with industry professionals.

4. Mirage (Concorde Group) – Hall 25 Stand A266-B267

   With a global presence in over 160 countries, Mirage's identity is based on reliability, vision, and design expertise. The brand embodies the excellence of Made in Italy, offering high-performance porcelain stoneware solutions that enhance any architectural project, from residential to large public spaces.

5. Ceramica Rondine (Italcer Group) – Hall 29 Stand B32-C31

   An international leader since 1961, Ceramica Rondine's identity unites "art, heart, and culture." The brand proudly represents Italian excellence through ceramic creations that merge tradition and innovation, such as the renowned "Brick Generation" and "Foresta di Gres" collections.

6. La Fabbrica AVA (Italcer Group) – Hall 29 Stand A22-B21

   La Fabbrica AVA positions itself as a high-end brand whose mission is to transform spaces into "authentic works of art." The brand's identity is founded on high quality, innovative design, and creativity, specializing in large-format porcelain stoneware slabs that are 100% Made in Italy.

7. ABK (ABK Group) – Hall 29 Stand B59

   ABK Group's identity translates into a continuous search for new expressive styles and the use of the most advanced technologies. The brand is renowned for its original and decorative surfaces, which combine trend-setting aesthetics with exceptional performance, with a strong focus on interior design and sustainability.

8. Lea Ceramiche (Panariagroup) – Hall 30 Stand A4-B3

   Lea Ceramiche has a strong and unmistakable identity as an innovator in the world of design. The brand is a pioneer in collaborating with internationally renowned designers to explore new interpretations of ceramics, developing products with a distinct personality that unite absolute technical performance with a sophisticated aesthetic.

9. Laminam – Hall 30 Stand C52-D51

   Laminam is a pioneering brand that has revolutionized the sector with its large-format, minimal-thickness ceramic slabs. Its identity is expressed in the concept of "Superior Natural Surfaces," positioning itself as a "designer of spaces" that offers designers and architects high-performance, sustainable, and exceptionally beautiful surfaces.

10. Ceramica Sant’Agostino – Hall 30 Stand A40-B39

    With over 50 years of history, Ceramica Sant’Agostino's identity is based on strong design autonomy and an innovative strategic vision. The brand, 100% Made in Italy, has preserved its values and traditions, focusing its stylistic and technological research on guaranteeing the highest quality materials with an unmistakable brand identity.

Special Mentions Beyond the Fair

The buzz of Cersaie extends far beyond the exhibition grounds, energizing the entire region in what is effectively a design week. Alongside the main exhibitors, there is a circuit of major brands that, while choosing not to have a booth, capitalize on the international attention. These brands open the doors to their headquarters and showrooms to welcome clients and professionals from around the world, organizing exclusive events and dedicated presentations that are an unmissable part of the "fuorisalone" experience.

• Iris Ceramica Group – Hall 26 Stand A188-B189

  Iris Ceramica Group takes a unique strategic approach at Cersaie. Within the fairgrounds, the Group has a large corporate stand that acts as a hub to represent the philosophy, vision, and cross-cutting innovations of all its brands. In parallel, the individual brands within the holding company welcome clients and designers to their local showrooms, creating a true "off-site" circuit. This dual presence combines the Group's holistic vision with a more intimate and specific experience dedicated to each brand identity. The identity of Iris Ceramica Group is thus confirmed as a global leader that, guided by its founder's principles of quality and innovation, leads the industry through sustainability and the excellence of Made in Italy design, expressed through the richness of its many brands.

• Marazzi

  A historic and iconic Italian brand, Marazzi is synonymous with high-quality ceramics and a symbol of the best Italian style worldwide. Its identity is now summarized in the concept of "Human Design," which places people and their stories at the heart of the living space, combining a tradition of pioneering technological innovations with internationally acclaimed design.

• Florim

  As a certified B Corp, Florim's identity blends design, innovation, and sustainability. The company transforms "Made in Italy" into "Made in Florim," expressing itself through four design pillars (Luxury, Creative, Architectural, Contemporary) to offer surfaces that unite cutting-edge aesthetics with responsibility towards the planet and the community.

• Mutina

  Mutina's identity is that of a design project born from dialogue and experimentation. The brand has revolutionized the sector by inviting the greatest contemporary designers to engage with ceramic material, challenging its rules to create unique collections that have become icons of art and design, with a strong and recognizable identity.

Innovations and Technologies in Materials and Surface Solutions

Cersaie 2025 will be a hub of innovation. Italian companies will present state-of-the-art technologies that continue to push the boundaries of ceramic material. Visitors will see even lighter and more durable large slabs, surfaces with antibacterial and self-cleaning properties, and three-dimensional finishes capable of creating striking visual and tactile effects. Ultra-high-resolution digital printing allows for the reproduction of any natural material, from marble to wood, with absolute fidelity, offering versatile and sustainable aesthetic solutions.

Networking and Professional Development Opportunities at Cersaie 2025

Beyond the exhibition area, Cersaie 2025 will offer a rich program of educational events and networking opportunities. The "Building, Dwelling, Thinking" conference series will feature internationally renowned architects.

Thematic areas like "Tiling Town" will offer practical demonstrations of the latest installation techniques, while "Cersaie Designs Your Home" will provide homeowners with consultations from expert designers. These events make the fair a crucial moment not only for business but also for professional development and the exchange of ideas.

Future Outlook for the Surface Coverings Sector

Cersaie 2025 is poised to be a pivotal edition for the surface coverings industry. Italian companies will once again demonstrate their ability to innovate and to interpret the needs of a global market increasingly focused on design, functionality, and sustainability. The trends that emerge from the Bologna fair will influence architecture and interior design for years to come, confirming the central role of ceramics as the material of choice for contemporary and future living.