Luminar is a material that plays with light, a design element that reflects and generates light. The surface of the material is covered with a continuous series of concentric circular incisions, producing a shiny, reflective surface with the aid of a special method applied to technical porcelain tile, a treatment offering superior aesthetic results.

GranitiFiandre S.p.A
Via Radici Nord, 112
42014 Castellarano (Reggio Emilia)
Italy
Tel: 0536 819611
Fax: (+39) 0536 858082 (Italia)
(+39) 0536 850088/857065 (Estero)
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Location: ROZZANO (MI) – Italy
Realization: 2009

Products used
60×60 Diamond Red Polished
60×60 Diamond Black Textured
60×60 Silver Ground Honed

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GranitiFiandre S.p.A
Via Radici Nord, 112
42014 Castellarano (Reggio Emilia)
Italy
Tel: 0536 819611
Fax: (+39) 0536 858082 (Italia)
(+39) 0536 850088/857065 (Estero)
info@granitifiandre.it

On the occasion of the first GranitiFiandre Open, in the presence of the Mayor of Castellarano and the press, the new high tech production line GranitiFiandre was unveiled. The Mayor Alberto Caprari and the President and CEO Graziano Verdi cut the ribbon to start the work of the new plant.

GranitiFiandre has assigned huge investments in this valuable renewal, a further step towards the future for the company, to consolidate and develop the technological and stylistic leadership recognized by the world of architecture. The installation of this new facility, is a necessary step to achieve ever higher results: the new plant will produce unique slabs in the innovative size 150x75cm.
The intervention was made on one of the two GranitiFiandre productive areas, on a surface of about 16,000 square meters.
The plant has a new 5,000 tons press equipped with multi atomized loading wagon system, using a technology conceived by GranitiFiandre technical staff.
A second press of 7500 tons is equipped with a atomized multi carpet layers charging system, also designed and realized by the company technical staff.
This second facility is dedicated to the production of large size 150×75 cm.

This innovative format is currently the last frontier of GranitiFiandre production. It gives an answer to the needs of architecture and design, providing slabs which guarantee an unique visual impact. The large size gives continuity in the floors and walls covering and is suitable for high performances, both in the residential and in the great distribution, and can also be applied to ventilated façades and raised floors.

The first GranitiFiandre Open was also the occasion to present the Spring’s news.
Firts of all, the Piasentina NewStone, renewed thanks to a technological and stylistic restyling that emphasizes the value of a successful GranitiFiandre material. Thanks to new technologies, today Piasentina (proposed in two colors and three finishes) is presented as a complete interior and exterior proposal, ductile material for modern and avant-garde building.

Then comes the new XL120 NewGround, a new size which enriches the range of the NewGround collection. The collection is made of three colors in the 120×60 cm size: White, Silver and Anthracite. This latter was selected by the Commissioner of the Government for the paving of the Italian Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Shanghai in 2010, reflecting the creativity and excellence in Italy. XL120NewGround is a material that well represents GranitiFiandre constant attention to ecology and environment, because it remains within the parameters required by the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the system of quality assessment in terms of energy and environmental issues within the construction or renovation of environmentally sustainable buildings. Silver and Anthracite XL120 NewGround are made for more than 40% from recycled materials.

Finally, the absolute novelty is the i.Q Laying System, the revolutionary “smart” installation system patented by GranitiFiandre that doesn’t require the use of adhesives and sealants. A method labelled as “smart”, being able to adapt to the subfloor or existing floor without the need for invasive interventions.

“I thank the Mayor of Castellarano for participating in this important moment – said Graziano Verdi, President and CEO of GranitiFiandre – which highlights the efforts of our company in this period of great economic crisis. The achieved results, the constant push for the renewal evidenced by the innovative proposals submitted, and especially the choice of GranitiFiandre as partner of the Commissioner General of the Government for the Expo in Shanghai, is the best evidence of our being recognized as a spearhead of Made in Italy”.

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GranitiFiandre S.p.A
Via Radici Nord, 112
42014 Castellarano (Reggio Emilia)
Italy
Tel: 0536 819611
Fax: (+39) 0536 858082 (Italia)
(+39) 0536 850088/857065 (Estero)
info@granitifiandre.it

SHANGHAI EXPO 2010

The next world Expo will be held from 1st May till 31st October in Shanghai and the theme will be “”Better city, better life”.
The city will be the ideal stage where to compare different development experiences and new approaches to the human habitat, in order to promote the sustainable development.
An event that counts on the participation of over 200 countries and International organizations with an average of 70 million visitors foreseen over the course of the exhibition.
Fiandre will be present into the Italian Pavilion, designed by arch. Giampaolo Imbrighi: a 7000sqm surface, 18 mt high with several figures in different rotating sizes that should be interpreted as a sort of mosaic where the building modules express a metaphor for the Italian traditional pluralism and regional customs.
The Italian Pavilion presents products and materials showing the ability of innovation, the dynamism of the Italian companies, the acquired experiences in the improvement of the cities’ quality and, last but not least, the country’s excellence, in one word: the “Made in Italy”.

Fiandre decided to accept this challenge and to offer its innovative, technologically advanced and aesthetically high products, to represent not only the brand, but the whole ceramic sector.
Fiandre is then very close to the topics that will be discussed during the Expo: the urban development in the respect of the environment is an aim that the company is contending far back, investing in the research of materials with the minimum environmental impact> and offering advanced solutions, capable to face the global energy consumption.
The Organization Board decision of including the company among the partners for the Italian Pavilion has to be read as a further proof of the prestige and the quality of Fiandre made in Italy: its large products range allows once again the participation of the company to a worldwide event, follow up of a philosophy that is a winning stimulus and a confirmation of the values that Fiandre during the years is communicating to the architecture and project world.
BETTER CITY, BETTER LIFE

After Beijing’s Olympics, the Chinese authorities’ ambition is to marvel again the world, organizing the biggest exposition ever, that will bring to the city of Shanghai the attention of the whole world, consecrating it as big international capital.
It’s the first Universal Exposition that will have as main theme the city in relation to the quality life, one of the most discussed topics on the future of our planet. The 2010 Shanghai Expo will be inaugurated the 1st May 2010 and will remain open till the 31st October, for 6 months and, according to the most recente stimate, the foreseen flow… is about 80 million visitors, with an average of 600 persons per day. The official theme of the event is “Better city, Better life”, that can be reinterpreted consenting the involvement of numerous sectors. Italy will be present with its National Pavilion that belongs to the restricted circle of the biggest pavilions (over 6000 square mt) that will be realized only by 12 countries. For the occasion, the Governement has created by the Foreign Office a specific structure, the Government Commission for the 2010 Shanghai Worldwide Exposition, guided by the General Commissioner, Prof. Beniamino Quintieri.  »
THE ITALIAN PAVILION AT THE EXPO 2010

18 metres high, 7.000 square mt for the total exhibition space: Italy will be one of those countries present at high levels in the2010 Expo.
Our Pavilion will be a proper mini – city, with a precise reference to the one that will host the Expo but mostly to our country’s mixed character: it represents us, our culture, our creativity,our extraordinary quality and the companies innovation that will contribute to make this huge exhibition space unique.
The world always expects the best from Italy in terms of originality. But we can manage to stand out also for the technical and scientific… excellence of our companies.  »

GranitiFiandre S.p.A
Via Radici Nord, 112
42014 Castellarano (Reggio Emilia)
Italy
Tel: 0536 819611
Fax: (+39) 0536 858082 (Italia)
(+39) 0536 850088/857065 (Estero)

info@granitifiandre.it