Refin
Refin (Ceramiche Refin S.p.A.) is an Italian porcelain stoneware tile manufacturer, founded in 1962 and part of Gruppo Concorde, that designs and supplies floor and wall tiles plus specialty engineered systems to architects, specifiers and distributors serving hospitality, commercial, public-sector and premium residential projects worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersCasalgrande, Italy
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Refin does
Refin (Ceramiche Refin S.p.A.) is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware (Feinsteinzeug) floor and wall tiles, established in 1962 and headquartered in Salvaterra, Casalgrande (province of Reggio Emilia). The company is wholly owned by Gruppo Concorde, described in source material as the second-largest ceramic group in Europe, and operates a single core product category — porcelain stoneware tiles — expressed through an extensive portfolio of named collections and design lines (including Osmos, Ink, Prestigio Kaleidos, Eras, Moon, Reliefs, Cera, plus the Iconic Design and Unconventional design lines and the Out 2.0 outdoor range). Refin extends beyond commodity tile supply via three specialty engineered systems — Vestis ventilated façade, SET-IN dry-laying, and Double Floor raised-access flooring — together with a proprietary large-format Dauben plank line.
Underlying technology centres on porcelain stoneware production in multiple surface looks (cement, marble, stone, wood, cotto, resin, metal, glass) and formats (large-format slabs, planks, classic sizes, thin slabs). Specifier-facing digital assets include a Building Information Modeling (BIM) object library and a "My Refin" partner portal. Manufacturing and finishing technologies are not disclosed at a process level in the available material.
The business model is B2B specification-driven. Refin sells via owned showrooms in Salvaterra and the Brera design district in Milan (the latter renovated with Studio Sottsass Associati), an 8-language country-specific distributor network across Italy, DACH, UK/Ireland, France, Spain, Benelux, Russia and Greater China, and a heavy trade-fair presence (Cersaie, Coverings, Architect@Work, Milano Design Week, Clerkenwell Design Week, BDNY, KBIS, ICFF, MaterialDistrict, Surface Design Middle East). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based/project-specific. End customers span public-sector infrastructure (airports, rail stations, government buildings), hospitality, food service, retail, corporate offices and premium residential, with specification decisions heavily influenced by architects and designers — a channel further cultivated through the Refin DTS artistic collaboration program (Quayola in 2024, Oliver Laric in 2025) and named collaborations with Karim Rashid, Studio Sottsass Associati, Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Zucchetti and Koji Tsutsui.
Refin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Refin
- Legal name
- Ceramiche Refin S.p.A.
- Website
- https://refin-fliesen.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Refin (Ceramiche Refin S.p.A.) is an Italian porcelain stoneware tile manufacturer, founded in 1962 and part of Gruppo Concorde, that designs and supplies floor and wall tiles plus specialty engineered systems to architects, specifiers and distributors serving hospitality, commercial, public-sector and premium residential projects worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Refin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Porcelain Stoneware Tiles
- NAICS
- Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120), Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)
- SIC
- Structural Clay Products (3250)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)
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Where Refin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Casalgrande
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Refin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Porcelain Stoneware Tile Sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of manufactured porcelain stoneware tiles (Feinsteinzeug) in multiple looks and formats, sold via showrooms, distributors and specification channels to commercial, residential and public-sector projects.
- Specialty Systems (Vestis, SET-IN, Double Floor): Engineered installation systems and applications (ventilated façades, dry-lay, raised floors) that monetize the core tile product through higher-value technical solutions.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Refin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Refin manufactures and sells porcelain stoneware (Feinsteinzeug) floor and wall tiles through named collections offering multiple surface looks — cement, marble, stone, wood, cotto, resin, metal and glass — across formats including the Dauben large-format plank, classic sizes, and thin slabs. The product range is organized into lines such as Iconic Design, Unconventional, Out 2.0 for outdoor use, and the Prestigio family. Beyond tiles, the company supplies engineered building systems — the Vestis ventilated facade, SET-IN dry laying, and Double Floor raised-access flooring — and supports architects and specifiers with a BIM library, the My Refin customer portal, and branded showroom concepts (Refin Studio). Sales are specification-driven B2B through owned showrooms, an international distributor network, and trade-fair presence.
Product overview
Refin (Ceramiche Refin S.p.A.) is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware floor and wall tiles. Its offering is structured as a single core product category (porcelain stoneware tiles) sold through a portfolio of named collections and design lines, supported by dedicated programmes for architects and an art initiative. The flagship/featured collections highlighted on the homepage are Osmos, Ink, Prestigio Kaleidos, Eras, Moon and Reliefs; these sit alongside a broader catalogue of additional collections (e.g., Affrescati, Beat, Blended, Block, Blue, Canal Grande, Cera, Chevron, Coquille, Cortina, Creos, Cromie, Deck, Eik, Epoque, Etherea, Feel, Flake, Fossil, Frame, Halo, Larix, Mansion, Mold, Namib, Orobica, Out 2.0, Plain, Plant, Play, Prestigio Color, Prestigio Onyx, Prestigio Travertino, Prestigio White, Primal, River, Stardust, Sublime, Tamashi, Trail, Tune, Twist, Upside, Vetri). Two brand-level design lines, Iconic Design and Unconventional, frame the aesthetic positioning. The outdoor programme is delivered under Out 2.0, while Refin DTS ('Daring Art Explorations') is an ongoing art collaboration (e.g., 2024 'Glint' by Quayola, 2025 'Metamorphoses' by Oliver Laric) that produces artist editions on Refin surfaces. Architect-facing assets are provided through the BIM Library and a catalogue/lookbook section, and the Refin Studio Milan showroom hosts presentations for designers. Partners access the customer-facing tools through the My Refin portal. The Cera collection is recognised by an Archiproducts Award (2023).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Refin Studio: Refin Studio is the company's showroom and design studio in the Brera design district of Milan, focused on design, research, and training on ceramic surfaces, serving as a meeting place for architects and project professionals.
- Refin DTS – Daring Art Explorations
- Iconic Design
- Unconventional
Products and services
- Iconic Design Product line of porcelain stoneware tiles dedicated to Italian contemporary architecture and elegant design, comprising the Boutique and Corte collections. Aimed at architects, designers and specifiers seeking a refined aesthetic for residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
- Boutique (Iconic Design collection) Collection of porcelain stoneware tiles within the Iconic Design line, targeted at elegant Italian contemporary architecture and design applications.
- Corte (Iconic Design collection) Collection of porcelain stoneware tiles within the Iconic Design line, positioned for elegant Italian contemporary architecture and design applications.
- Unconventional Product line of porcelain stoneware tiles exploring unconventional material and surface interpretations, including the Cera collection. Targeted at architects and designers seeking distinctive, expressive surfaces.
- Cera (Unconventional collection) Collection of porcelain stoneware tiles within the Unconventional line, launched in April 2024 to offer distinctive surface aesthetics.
- Out 2.0 Range of porcelain stoneware tiles for outdoor applications, designed for exterior floor and wall surfaces in residential, hospitality and public projects.
- Dauben Large-format porcelain stoneware plank format in Refin's portfolio, offering wide-plank dimensions for floor and wall applications in residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
- Prestigio Prestigio family of porcelain stoneware tiles, launched in May 2024, positioned within Refin's premium tile offering.
- Vestis Ventilated Facade System
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 60 years (since 1962) of continuous presence on the international ceramic tile market.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Refin
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Refin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Refin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / parent, core and minor.
- Gruppo Concordeflagship / parentRefin operates as a brand within Gruppo Concorde, described as the second-largest ceramic group in Europe. The parent group relationship provides manufacturing scale, brand portfolio reach and shared distribution across European markets.
- Studio Sottsass AssociaticoreRenowned Italian design firm Studio Sottsass Associati collaborated on the renovation of Refin's Brera showroom space in Milan, a flagship brand environment for the company.
- Studio SalariscoreStudio Salaris collaborated with Refin for Milano Design Week 2026, an annual design event co-marketing partnership.
- Oliver LaricminorFeatured artist for Refin DTS 2025, the company's artistic collaboration program that generates design-community content and PR.
- QuayolaminorFeatured artist for Refin DTS 2024, the company's annual artistic collaboration program that generates design-community content and earned media coverage.
- Karim RashidminorInternationally renowned designer Karim Rashid has specified Refin tiles in projects such as Prizeotel, providing high-profile design collaborations and case studies.
- Renzo Piano Building WorkshopminorRenzo Piano Building Workshop has specified Refin tiles in landmark architectural projects, including the Central St. Giles development in London.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Refin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Panariagroup: Italian ceramic group whose brands (Lea Ceramiche, Cifre, Panaria, Margres) compete with Refin in mid-to-premium porcelain stoneware for commercial and residential projects in Europe and internationally.
- Iris Ceramica: Italian premium porcelain stoneware manufacturer (part of Iris Ceramica Group with GranitiFiandre). Competes head-to-head with Refin in design-led porcelain tiles for commercial, public and high-end residential projects, particularly in large-format and architectural surfaces.
- Florim: Italian porcelain stoneware manufacturer with strong commercial-architecture focus and U.S. presence through Florim USA. Closely comparable to Refin on product category, B2B specification model and design-led positioning.
- Lea Ceramiche: Panariagroup-owned Italian brand focused on high-end porcelain stoneware for architectural and design-driven projects. Closely comparable to Refin on design-led premium positioning, large formats and engineered surfaces.
- Porcelanosa: Spanish vertically integrated ceramic manufacturer offering porcelain tiles, kitchen and bath surfaces, and building systems. Comparable to Refin on international distribution scale, large-format porcelain and B2B specification channels, with overlap in commercial and residential architectural projects.
- Atlas Concorde: Italian porcelain stoneware tile manufacturer and direct sister brand within Gruppo Concorde (Refin's parent). Operates the same product category, channels, and end-markets as Refin, making it the closest head-to-head comparable for product, distribution and pricing dynamics.
- Emilgroup (Emilceramica): Italian porcelain stoneware manufacturer with multiple brands (Emilceramica, Ergon, Provenza, Level). Direct comparable to Refin on product category, design breadth, international distribution and specification-driven commercial sales.
Broad incumbents
- Marazzi Group: Major Italian ceramic tile manufacturer owned by Mohawk Industries, offering porcelain stoneware across residential and commercial segments. Larger scale and broader portfolio make Marazzi a broad incumbent comparable to Refin on product, design and international distribution, though it competes across many price tiers.
- Villeroy & Boch: Diversified European ceramics company with a tiles division alongside sanitaryware and tableware. Competes with Refin in architectural porcelain tiles, particularly in residential and hospitality, while operating at much larger group scale and broader portfolio.
Emerging players
- Cifre Cerámica: Spanish porcelain tile manufacturer (now part of Panariagroup) with growing international footprint. Comparable to Refin on product category and design-led positioning, though typically positioned at slightly more accessible price points.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Refin
What does Refin do?
Refin manufactures and sells porcelain stoneware (Feinsteinzeug) floor and wall tiles through named collections offering multiple surface looks — cement, marble, stone, wood, cotto, resin, metal and glass — across formats including the Dauben large-format plank, classic sizes, and thin slabs. The product range is organized into lines such as Iconic Design, Unconventional, Out 2.0 for outdoor use, and the Prestigio family. Beyond tiles, the company supplies engineered building systems — the Vestis ventilated facade, SET-IN dry laying, and Double Floor raised-access flooring — and supports architects and specifiers with a BIM library, the My Refin customer portal, and branded showroom concepts (Refin Studio). Sales are specification-driven B2B through owned showrooms, an international distributor network, and trade-fair presence.
Is Refin a public or private company?
Refin is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Refin founded?
Refin was founded in 1962. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Refin based?
Refin is headquartered in Casalgrande, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Refin make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Porcelain Stoneware Tile Sales are the primary driver. The others are specialty Systems (Vestis, SET-IN, Double Floor).
Who are Refin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Panariagroup, Iris Ceramica, Florim, Lea Ceramiche, Porcelanosa, Atlas Concorde and Emilgroup (Emilceramica). Broad incumbents are Marazzi Group and Villeroy & Boch. Cifre Cerámica is listed as an emerging player.
Does Refin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Refin.
What industry is Refin in?
Refin's product category is Porcelain Stoneware Tiles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAGAA, Tile & Stone Specialty Retail. Its NAICS code is 327120 and its SIC code is 3250.