What Ceramiche Refin does

Ceramiche Refin S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles (grès porcellanato) headquartered in Casalgrande, Reggio Emilia, within Italy's traditional ceramics district. Founded in 1962 and operating as part of the Gruppo Concorde conglomerate, the company produces design-oriented ceramic tiles spanning more than 60 named collections across marble, stone, cement, wood, resin, metal, travertine, and glass effects, in formats from 30×60 cm up to 120×278 cm large-format slabs. Refin's underlying technology centers on advanced digital decoration applied to porcelain stoneware surfaces, enabling high-fidelity replication of natural materials, supplemented by specialized offerings such as Grandi Lastre (large-format slabs), ventilated facade systems, and custom thick tiles.

The company serves three primary customer segments: architecture and design professionals (architects, interior designers, design studios who specify tiles for projects), residential end customers seeking premium surfacing for private homes, and commercial and contract buyers in retail, hospitality, food service, corporate offices, healthcare, and public infrastructure. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based B2B transactions, realized through a hybrid go-to-market combining an international distributor network (covering 100+ countries), direct engagement with architects via showrooms in Milan and Paris, and direct sales to general contractors and developers for large-scale contract projects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by collection, format, finish, and project volume.

Refin's go-to-market is sales-led and architecture-and-design-led, sustained by a robust event presence at major international trade fairs (Cersaie, Milano Design Week, Coverings, KBIS, Maison & Objet, Architect at Work, Clerkenwell, Euroshop, MIPIM), an active digital footprint across five social platforms and a multilingual website in 8 languages, and the Refin DTS art program featuring collaborations with internationally recognized contemporary artists. The company provides BIM object libraries, technical datasheets, and specification documentation to support architects throughout project workflows, positioning itself as a premium, design-forward Made-in-Italy brand in the global porcelain stoneware segment.

Name

Ceramiche Refin

Legal name

Ceramiche Refin S.p.A.

Website

https://refin.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ceramiche Refin S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles (grès porcellanato), producing 60+ design collections across marble, stone, cement, wood, and other effects for architects, commercial contractors, and residential customers in 100+ countries. The company operates showrooms in Milan and Paris and serves as part of Gruppo Concorde.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Porcelain Stoneware 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 floor tiles
• Architectural tile surfaces
• Large format slabs
• Ventilated facade systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Re

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Porcelain Stoneware Tile Sales: Refin generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of porcelain stoneware tiles (gres porcellanato) to architects, interior designers, construction companies, and distribution partners. Products are sold in project-based B2B transactions as well as through distributor channels for retail and specification markets. The company offers a wide range of collections across multiple effects (marble, stone, cement, wood, resin), formats (from 30×60 cm to 120×278 cm), and surface finishes. Revenue is realized as one-time project transactions per installation, with repeat orders for ongoing projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ceramiche Refin manufactures and sells porcelain stoneware (grès porcellanato) tiles for floors, walls, facades, and architectural surfaces. The portfolio spans over 60 collections replicating marble, stone, cement, wood, resin, metal, and glass effects across formats from 30x60 cm to large 120x278 cm slabs. The company also delivers BIM object libraries, ventilated facade systems, custom thick tiles, and the Refin DTS art program, supplying architects, designers, contractors, and distributors across more than 100 countries.

Product overview

Ceramiche Refin S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles (grès porcellanato) headquartered in Casalgrande, Reggio Emilia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of tile collections organized by visual effects (Cemento, Marmo, Pietra, Legno, Resina, Metallo, Travertino, Vetro), environments (Bathroom, Kitchen, Living, Bedroom, Retail & Hospitality, Office & Public, External), colors (Grey, Black, Beige/Brown, White, Colored), and formats (Large Formats, Planks/Doghe, Classic Formats). Key collections include Osmos, Ink, Prestigio Kaleidos, Eras, Moon, and Reliefs. The company provides architectural services including BIM (Building Information Modeling) for professionals, large slab products, and ventilated facade systems. Refin also operates an art program called Refin DTS (Daring Art Explorations) featuring collaborations with contemporary artists. Showrooms are maintained in Milan and Paris. The product line serves residential, commercial, hospitality, and public space applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Refin DTS: Daring Art Explorations - artistic collaboration program featuring works by contemporary artists like Oliver Laric and Quayola
• Iconic Design
• Unconventional

Products and services

• Porcelain Stoneware Tiles (grès porcellanato) Refin's flagship manufactured product category: porcelain stoneware tiles for floors, walls, and architectural surfaces, available in effects including Cement (Cemento), Marble (Marmo), Stone (Pietra), Wood (Legno), Resin (Resina), Metal (Metallo), Travertine (Travertino), and Glass (Vetro). Available in formats from 30x60 cm to 120x278 cm with multiple thicknesses and surface finishes.
• Grandi Lastre (Large Format Slabs) Large-format porcelain stoneware slabs in oversized dimensions (up to 120x278 cm) designed for architectural facades, countertops, and interior surfaces. The collection includes related lines such as the Grandi Lastre collection page.
• Facciate Ventilate (Ventilated Facades) Porcelain tile systems engineered for ventilated external wall cladding installations, serving the ArchiTech professional segment of the construction industry.
• Out 2.0 Outdoor Tiles Porcelain stoneware tile collection engineered for outdoor use, supporting various installation systems including elevated (raised), direct, and adhesive installation.
• BIM Object Library Downloadable Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects and technical documentation that allow architects to specify Refin porcelain tiles within architectural design and construction workflows.
• Refin DTS (Daring Art Explorations) Artistic program that commissions internationally recognized contemporary artists to create site-specific installations and artworks using Refin's ceramic surfaces, exhibited primarily during Milano Design Week.

Quantifiable outcome

• Refin exports to over 100 countries worldwide, supported by a multilingual digital presence in 8 languages.

Named customers32 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CersaieflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin has been a consistent exhibitor at Cersaie, the world's leading international exhibition for ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy. The 2026 edition will feature innovative ceramic proposals and distinctive design solutions from Refin, maintaining the company's flagship presence at this premier industry event.
• Architect at WorkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in the Architect at Work trade show series, with planned presence in 2026 at Prague (stand 49, June 17-18), Lyon (stand 152, June 10-11), Warsaw, and Brussels. This series of events across European cities is a core channel for reaching architecture and design professionals.
• Clerkenwell Design WeekcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in Clerkenwell Design Week, London's leading independent design festival, with planned presence in 2026. The event is a key venue for the UK architecture and design community.
• CoveringscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in Coverings, the premier North American tile and stone trade show, with planned presence in 2026. Coverings is a key platform for reaching US and North American distributors, architects, and tile specifiers.
• Milano Design Week (Fuorisalone)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in Milano Design Week (Fuorisalone) annually, presenting new collections and art installations, including the DTS program activations. As a Milan-based manufacturer, this event holds strategic importance for brand positioning in the global design community.
• Maison & ObjetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in Maison & Objet, the major Paris-based lifestyle and interior design trade fair, serving as a platform to reach French and international buyers, decorators, and specifiers.
• KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in KBIS, the leading US kitchen and bath industry trade show, to reach the North American specification market for bathroom and kitchen surfaces.
• EuroshopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Refin participates in Euroshop, the global retail trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, targeting the retail architecture and store fitting market segment for which Refin supplies tiles.
• Oliver LaricflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Oliver Laric, an internationally recognized contemporary artist, collaborated with Refin for the Refin DTS program, creating the site-specific artwork 'Metamorphoses' (2025), exhibited during Milano Design Week. This art partnership exemplifies Refin's strategy of embedding art within ceramic surfaces.
• QuayolaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Quayola, a renowned digital artist, partnered with Refin for the DTS program to create 'Glint' (2024), a site-specific installation exhibited at Milano Design Week. The collaboration explored the intersection of traditional ceramic craftsmanship and contemporary digital art.
• ADI - Associazione per il Disegno IndustrialecoreOthers · 1 January 2022Refin was recognized at the ADI Design Index 2022 (Premio ADI 2022), which spotlights the best of Italian design and is curated by the Association for Industrial Design (ADI). The recognition of Canal Grande demonstrates Refin's standing within the Italian design establishment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Concorde: Italian porcelain stoneware manufacturer and sister company to Refin under Gruppo Concorde. Highly comparable product offering across floors, walls and large slabs, with similar distribution model and architectural specification focus.
• Iris Ceramica: Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles for floors, walls and facades, including large slabs. Closely comparable to Refin on product mix, distribution through architects and dealers, and premium specification positioning.
• Marazzi Group: One of the world's largest Italian porcelain stoneware and ceramic tile manufacturers, owned by Mohawk Industries. Directly comparable to Refin across product category (grès porcellanato), effects portfolio, large formats, and project-based B2B sales to architects and developers.
• Florim: Italian/US ceramic tile group producing porcelain stoneware under multiple brands (Florim, Cedit, Casa dolce casa). Comparable to Refin on large-format slabs, B2B project sales, and design-driven collections targeting architects.
• Graniti Fiandre: Italian producer of porcelain stoneware for floors, walls and ventilated facades, owned by Iris Ceramica Group. Comparable to Refin on large-format architectural surfaces, ventilated façade systems, and premium commercial project references.
• Cifre Cerámica: Spanish manufacturer of porcelain tiles for residential and commercial use. Comparable to Refin on product category and large-format offerings, and a key competitor in European commercial and hospitality projects.
• Keope Ceramiche: Italian porcelain stoneware producer serving residential and commercial projects. Comparable to Refin on product portfolio (effects, formats), target customer (architects, designers, distributors), and mid-premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Porcelanosa Grupo: Large Spanish ceramics and building solutions group spanning tiles, bathroom, kitchen and façade systems. Comparable to Refin on porcelain tile and ventilated façade offerings, but operates as a much broader, more diversified incumbent with own retail.
• Villeroy & Boch: European premium ceramics group with tile, bathroom and tableware divisions. Overlaps with Refin on premium ceramic surfaces, large-format tiles, and design-led architectural specifications in hospitality and residential.
• RAK Ceramics: UAE-headquartered global ceramics manufacturer producing porcelain and ceramic tiles across residential and commercial segments. Comparable to Refin on product category and project scale, with much larger geographic and manufacturing footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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