Fap Ceramiche

What Fap Ceramiche does

FAP Ceramiche is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware and white-body ceramic tiles, established in 1969 and headquartered in Fiorano Modenese within the Emilia-Romagna ceramic district. The company operates as a division of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A., which is wholly owned by Gruppo Concorde S.p.A. (an Italian ceramic conglomerate with €15 million registered share capital). FAP Ceramiche produces floor and wall tiles organized into flagship collections—MATERIA (with sub-lines Pura, Eclettica, Brillante, and Classica), FAP MAXXI (120x278 cm large-format slabs), FAP EXXTRA (80x160 cm), and decorative lines such as Decor Box, OXIDE, BLOOM, SHEER, and FAP Murals. The product portfolio spans marble, wood, stone, resin, 3D, brick, and metal effects, with proprietary surface technologies including True Touch texture, rectified edges for seamless installation, and specialized polishing finishes.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively indirect, operating through a global dealer and distributor network across six-language websites (English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Russian), supported by the MYFAP B2B partner portal. Target customer segments include residential homeowners, architects and interior designers, and commercial/contract projects for hospitality and retail. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quoting is handled through authorized dealers. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of ceramic tiles without subscription, licensing, or service revenue streams.

FAP positions itself as a premium, sustainability-credentialed design brand with 100% Made in Italy manufacturing and a broad certification portfolio (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EPD, PEF, LEED, WELL, DECLARE, CAM, CE, QB UPEC, FDES, SASO, CCC). The company is led by CEO Francesco Guidetti. Marketing emphasizes design thought leadership through trend publications (e.g., 2026 Styles), editorial placements in architectural publications (AD, Elle Decor, Living), and a multi-channel digital presence. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is a private subsidiary with no independent funding rounds.

Name

Fap Ceramiche

Legal name

Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A.

Website

https://fapceramiche.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FAP Ceramiche is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles, established in 1969 and based in Fiorano Modenese. Operating as a division of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. within Gruppo Concorde, it sells premium designer tiles through a global dealer network to homeowners, architects, and commercial projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles

NAICS

Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

Keywords

• Porcelain stoneware tiles
• Ceramic wall tiles
• Floor tiles
• Marble effect tiles
• Large format slabs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiorano Modenese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Tile Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling porcelain stoneware and white body ceramic tiles in various formats, effects, and collections. Products are sold through dealer networks and distributors globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fap Ceramiche manufactures and wholesale-distributes porcelain stoneware and white-body ceramic tiles for floor and wall applications through a global dealer network. The product range includes themed collections (MATERIA, FAP MAXXI 120x278, FAP EXXTRA 80x160) and effect-based tiles (marble, wood, stone, resin, brick, metal, 3D), all produced in Italy with environmental certifications. Customers are residential homeowners, architects, interior designers, and commercial contractors served via dealers and showrooms.

Product overview

FAP Ceramiche is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles offering multiple collections designed for walls and floors. The core product is the MATERIA collection, an architectural alphabet with four complementary sub-lines: Pura (minimalist), Eclettica (eclectic/terrazzo), Brillante (glossy), and Classica (travertine). Large format products include FAP MAXXI (120x278 cm) and FAP EXXTRA 80X160 (80x160 cm) for seamless surfaces. The Decor Box line offers decorative 3D wall tiles. Effect tiles cover marble, wood, stone, resin, brick, metal, and 3D textures. Sub-collections under FAP EXXTRA include OXIDE (metal oxidization), BLOOM (colored tiles with decorative patterns), SHEER (elegant finishes), and FAP MURALS (large decorative murals). All products are 100% Made in Italy with environmental certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Materia Collection: Architectural alphabet collection with four complementary visions: Pura, Eclettica, Brillante, and Classica
• FAP MAXXI
• FAP EXXTRA 80X160
• Decor Box
• Metal Effect Tiles
• Brick Effect Tiles
• FAP Murals
• OXIDE Collection
• BLOOM Collection
• SHEER Collection

Products and services

• MATERIA Collection Core FAP Ceramiche tile collection structured as an architectural alphabet in four complementary design visions (Pura, Eclettica, Brillante, Classica), offered in porcelain stoneware and white body formats for walls and floors. Designed for architects, designers, and premium residential projects.
• FAP MAXXI 120x278 Extra-large format ceramic slabs (120x278 cm) for seamless surfaces, floor-to-ceiling walls, wardrobes, console tables, washbasin tops, kitchen tops, and other coordinated furniture elements. Targets architects and designers specifying premium residential and contract projects.
• FAP EXXTRA 80X160 Large format tile line (80x160 cm) including OXIDE (oxidized metal effects), BLOOM (colored tiles with decorative patterns), SHEER (elegant finishes), and FAP MURALS (large decorative murals) sub-collections. Designed for premium wall and floor applications across residential and commercial projects.
• Decor Box Collection of evocative decorative wall tiles, 3D walls, and decorative patterns for modern bathrooms, bedroom walls, and kitchen interiors. Targets homeowners and designers seeking artistic, scenic surface effects.
• Marble Effect Tiles Porcelain stoneware tiles replicating natural marble aesthetics with veins and polished finishes, for walls and floors in premium residential and commercial settings.
• Wood Effect Tiles Porcelain stoneware tiles reproducing natural wood aesthetics with grain patterns and warm tones, used for floors and walls in residential and commercial interiors.
• Stone Effect Tiles Porcelain stoneware tiles inspired by natural stone with textured surfaces and neutral palettes, used for floors and walls in residential and commercial interiors.
• Resin Effect Tiles Porcelain stoneware tiles featuring contemporary resin and concrete aesthetics with smooth surfaces, for walls and floors in modern residential and commercial projects.
• 3D Wall Tiles Ceramic wall tiles with three-dimensional surface effects creating visual depth and tactile experiences, used for decorative wall installations in residential and commercial interiors.
• Brick Effect Tiles Brick-effect tiles in stoneware and white-body formats offering creative designer brick looks with original finishes and ultra-contemporary craftsmanship appeal for walls and floors.
• Metal Effect Tiles Porcelain stoneware tiles with an industrial metal look achieved through oxidation technique, offering a sophisticated contemporary urban aesthetic for floors and walls.
• GLIM Glow Subway Tile Metallic 'brick' subway tile with a gloss finish launched in 2024, targeting premium bathroom renovations with a renaissance-inspired metallic aesthetic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tiles are 100% recyclable and ceramic material poses no environmental risk at end of life
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gruppo Concorde S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAP Ceramiche is a division of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A., which is a wholly-owned company belonging to Gruppo Concorde S.p.A. Gruppo Concorde is one of the major ceramic tile manufacturing groups in Italy. FAP operates as part of this larger corporate structure, sharing resources, distribution channels, and manufacturing expertise within the group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Refin Ceramiche S.r.l. Refin is an Italian ceramic tile producer (part of Concorde group alongside Caesar/FAP) focused on design-forward porcelain surfaces. Closely comparable in product, premium positioning, and distribution model, though it is also a Gruppo Concorde sister brand.
• Iris Ceramica Group: Iris Ceramica is a well-established Italian ceramic tile and surface manufacturer with a premium design portfolio. Directly comparable in surface technologies, premium positioning, and commercial contract applications across Europe and globally.
• Marazzi Group: Marazzi is one of Italy's largest ceramic tile manufacturers, offering a comparable range of porcelain stoneware and wall/floor tiles with global distribution. Directly comparable in product category, material technology, and target customers (designers, contractors, homeowners).
• Vallelunga Ceramica S.p.A. Vallelunga is an Italian ceramic tile manufacturer specializing in porcelain stoneware and white body tiles for residential and contract applications. Closely comparable in product mix, Italian heritage positioning, and design-focused distribution.
• Emilceramica S.r.l. Emilceramica is an Italian ceramic tile manufacturer also based in the Emilia-Romagna district, producing porcelain stoneware and white body tiles for floors and walls. Comparable mid-sized Italian peer with similar distribution channels and design-focused positioning.
• Florim Ceramiche S.p.A. Florim is a major Italian ceramic tile and large-format slab manufacturer, headquartered in the same Emilia-Romagna ceramic district as FAP Ceramiche. It is a direct competitor in porcelain stoneware and large-format slabs (120x278), targeting overlapping commercial and residential segments.
• Panariagroup Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A. Panariagroup is a publicly listed Italian ceramic tile maker with multiple brands serving residential and commercial markets. Comparable in product categories (porcelain, large formats), with global distribution and similar design-driven collections.
• ABK Group Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A. ABK Group is a mid-sized Italian ceramic tile manufacturer producing porcelain stoneware and large-format slabs. Comparable in scale, product range, and mid-premium positioning within the Italian ceramic manufacturing cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Porcelanosa Grupo: Porcelanosa is a Spanish global ceramic tile and bathroom surface manufacturer with a much broader portfolio and global retail footprint. Comparable in premium tile offering but significantly larger scale and broader bathroom/kitchen integration.
• Caesar Ceramiche S.p.A. Caesar Ceramiche is the parent company of FAP Ceramiche and a sister brand within Gruppo Concorde. Comparable in product portfolio (porcelain tiles, bathroom solutions) but with a separate brand identity and broader commercial focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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