What Florim Ceramiche does

Florim Ceramiche (legal entity Florim S.p.A. SB a socio unico) is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware (gres porcellanato) and ceramic tiles, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Fiorano Modenese, Italy. The company produces large-format porcelain slabs (Magnum), ceramic tiles with seven surface effects (stone, marble, wood, concrete, metal, fabric, and solid color), CarbonZero carbon-neutral surfaces, and sub-brands including CEDIT and Elitique (a luxury bathroom collaboration with Falper). Underlying technology centers on six decades of porcelain stoneware manufacturing expertise, with proprietary capability in large-format slab production and lifecycle CO2 compensation for the CarbonZero line.

The company sells primarily through an enterprise, project-based go-to-market model targeting architects and interior designers, supported by a dedicated project services division (Florim Solutions), a B2B portal (Florim4Business), and a global footprint of flagship stores and showrooms in cities including Singapore, Rome, and Moscow. Named reference projects span architecture and real estate (Torre Milano), hospitality (The Julius Praga), sports and entertainment (The Climate Pledge Arena), marine/yacht (Cantiere Riva-Ferretti), and high-end residential (Huzhou, China). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for commercial architectural specifications.

Florim is a privately held Italian company with a single-shareholder structure and no identified institutional or venture capital ownership. It holds B Corp certification and Società Benefit status (both since 2020) and is a member of Fondazione Altagamma (since 2022), positioning it among Italy's premium lifestyle brand ambassadors. The company operates across Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and East Asia, distributes through a "Where to Buy" reseller locator, and has begun layering AI-assisted product search onto its digital storefront via the Florim AI Assistant launched in 2026.

Name

Florim Ceramiche

Legal name

Florim S.p.A. SB a socio unico

Website

https://florim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Florim Ceramiche is a privately held Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles and large-format slabs, founded in 1960, serving architects, interior designers, and hospitality projects globally through flagship showrooms, a dedicated project services division, and a B2B portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Surface Manufacturing

NAICS

Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120), Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260), Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Porcelain stoneware tiles
• Large format ceramic slabs
• Ceramic surface manufacturing
• Architectural ceramic surfaces
• Carbon neutral ceramics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiorano Modenese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Surface Products: Manufacture and sale of porcelain stoneware tiles and large format slabs for floors, walls, countertops, and furniture complements. Products sold under multiple brand names including Florim, CEDIT, and Elitique.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Florim Ceramiche manufactures porcelain stoneware tiles and large-format ceramic slabs for architectural and interior design applications, including floors, walls, countertops, furniture complements, and ventilated facades. The company sells products under multiple brands (Florim, CEDIT, Elitique) and offers specialized lines such as Magnum large-format slabs and CarbonZero carbon-neutral surfaces, serving architects and interior designers globally through flagship stores, a B2B portal, and authorized distributors.

Product overview

Florim Ceramiche produces ceramic surfaces for over 60 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on large-format porcelain stoneware slabs (Lastre in Gres Porcellanato) and ceramic tiles (Piastrelle in Ceramica). The product range includes branded collections such as Rinascenza, sub-brands like Elitique (luxury bathroom collaboration with Falper), and specialized lines such as CarbonZero (carbon-neutral surfaces) and Magnum (large-format slabs). These products serve diverse architectural and interior design applications including floors, wall coverings, countertops, and furniture complements. The company also operates professional services through Florim Solutions for project support and maintains Flagship Stores in major international design cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEDIT: A Florim brand offering ceramic surface collections for architecture and interior design.
• Elitique
• CarbonZero
• Magnum
• Florim Solutions
• Florim4Business

Products and services

• Lastre in Gres Porcellanato (Large-Format Porcelain Stoneware Slabs) Large-format porcelain stoneware slabs designed for continuous surface applications in architecture and interior design, including floors, walls, countertops, and ventilated facades. Targeted at architects and interior designers.
• Piastrelle in Ceramica (Ceramic Tiles) Ceramic tiles available in various finishes including stone effect, marble effect, wood effect, concrete effect, metal effect, fabric effect, and solid color, for floors and walls in architectural and interior design applications.
• Rinascenza Collection A ceramic surface collection inspired by a natural bridge between past, present, and future, blending aesthetic beauty with functional performance for architectural and interior design projects.
• Elitique (Luxury Bathroom Brand) Luxury bathroom destination representing a collaboration between Falper and Florim, featuring high-end ceramic bathroom surfaces for premium residential and hospitality projects.
• CarbonZero Carbon Neutral Surfaces Carbon-neutral ceramic surfaces that compensate for all CO2 emissions produced during their entire lifecycle, designed for environmentally conscious architectural and interior design projects.
• Magnum Large-Format Slabs Large-format porcelain slabs that enable continuous surface applications, opening new perspectives for architectural planning and design projects.
• Florim Solutions (Project Services Division) Professional project services division providing design and technical support to architects and interior designers for projects utilizing Florim ceramic surfaces, including consultation on material selection and application.
• Flagship Stores and Showrooms Physical flagship stores and exhibition spaces in major international design cities serving as meeting and dialogue points with architects, interior designers, and customers for Florim ceramic surface products.
• Florim4Business B2B Portal Online B2B portal providing professional accounts and business customers with access to Florim products, services, and account management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete lifecycle CO2 compensation for CarbonZero products

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fondazione AltagammacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, Florim is part of Altagamma, the foundation established in 1992 that encompasses the most prestigious Italian lifestyle brands in fashion, design, jewelry, food, hospitality, motors, and nautical sectors. This membership positions Florim among Italy's premium ambassadors of lifestyle worldwide.
• FalpercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFalper and Florim collaboration on Elitique, described as a luxury bathroom destination and an excellence collaboration between the two Italian brands in the high-end bathroom sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Rak Ceramics: UAE-based global ceramic tile and sanitaryware manufacturer with a broad portfolio across price points and geographies. Comparable in product category and global footprint, but operates from a lower-cost Middle East production base and competes more in volume/price than premium design.

Direct peers

• Iris Ceramica: Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware and large-format ceramic slabs, including the FMG and Iris Ceramica brands. Directly comparable on large-format and design-led porcelain surfaces, with overlapping B2B/specifier distribution and similar premium positioning.
• Marazzi Group: Italian ceramic tile and porcelain stoneware manufacturer with a wide portfolio of floor and wall tiles for residential and commercial use. Closely comparable to Florim in product category, Italian heritage, and architectural specification market, although Marazzi operates at higher volume through broader retail distribution.
• Ceramiche Caesar: Italian ceramic tile manufacturer producing porcelain stoneware for floors and walls. Comparable mid-sized Italian competitor with similar specification-channel go-to-market and a globally distributed product line.
• Refin Ceramiche: Italian designer and manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles for architecture and interior design. Comparable on premium design positioning, B2B specifier focus, and broad surface-effect portfolio.
• Laminam: Italian producer of large-format ceramic slabs for architecture, furniture, and interior design. Directly competes with Florim's Magnum large-format offering in the architectural continuous-surface and ventilated-facade applications.
• Mirage Granito Ceramico: Italian porcelain stoneware and ceramic tile manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets. Comparable on product category and design-led positioning, with a strong international distributor footprint.
• GranitiFiandre: Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware and large-format slabs for architectural and interior design projects. Comparable to Florim on premium positioning, large-format capability, and architectural-specifier customer base.
• Panaria Ceramiche: Italian ceramic tile group with multiple brands across flooring, wall coverings, and large-format porcelain. Comparable on product portfolio breadth, design-led collections, and global distribution, though more exposed to mid-market and residential channels.

Broad incumbents

• Cosentino: Spanish global leader in engineered stone and large-format surfaces (Dekton, Silestone). Comparable to Florim on large-format architectural surface applications; broader portfolio and larger global distribution footprint but different raw material base (sintered stone vs. porcelain).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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