What Assoposa does

Assoposa is an Italian non-profit professional association, formally named "ASSOPOSA - Associazione nazionale imprese di posa e installatori di piastrellature ceramiche," founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sassuolo (MO). It is the only national body in Italy dedicated to qualifying and representing ceramic tile installers (posatori piastrellisti) and ceramic tile retailers/distributors (rivenditori). The association operates a tiered professional attestation system based on Legge n. 4/2013 and the UNI 11493 technical standard, with levels Piastrellista, Maestro Piastrellista, and Posatore Certificato (issued via partnership with accredited body Certi.s). It is also the only Italian association authorized to issue professional attestations under Legge 4/2013 for tile installers, and participated in drafting the UNI 11493-1:2016 and UNI 11493-2:2016 standards.

The association's offerings include 40-hour qualification courses, specialized academies (Lastrificatori XXL/Slablayers launched 2019, Volumi 3D launched 2021, Mosaico launched 2022), Certi.s-administered certification exams (€400 per candidate), the CONTRACT di POSA ITALIANA program for retailers, and a proprietary online Scheda di Tracciabilità documentation tool accessible to members. Its quality management system is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certified (Certiquality certificate no. 20622 since 2014, most recently reissued February 2023), and the ASSOPOSA mark is registered across 7 Nice classes (deposited 6 April 2017).

Assoposa generates revenue primarily through tiered annual membership fees (€100 for employed installers, €200 for self-employed installers, €1,000 for retailers/installation companies, €2,000 for supporting companies), certification exam fees, and training activities delivered through partner scuole edili. Membership is community-led and acquired through application, reference checking, and approval by the Commissione Direttiva, supported by 28+ territorial representatives across 26 Italian zones. The association's supporting-member roster includes Mapei, FILA, Raimondi, Progress Profiles, Profilpas, Eterno Ivica, Saint-Gobain Italia, and others; the association also maintains institutional partnerships with Confindustria Ceramica, EDI.CER. (organizer of CERSAIE), the Consiglio Nazionale degli Architetti, and UNI (Italian Standards Body).

Name

Assoposa

Legal name

ASSOPOSA - Associazione nazionale imprese di posa e installatori di piastrellature ceramiche

Website

https://assoposa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Assoposa is an Italian non-profit professional association (founded 2014, Sassuolo) that qualifies, certifies, and represents ceramic tile installers and retailers, operating the country's only Legge 4/2013 attestation system and UNI 11493-aligned training and certification programs.

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Product category

Professional Trade Association Services

NAICS

Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Professional trade association
• Ceramic tile installation
• Installer certification programs
• Vocational training courses
• Industry standards compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Sassuolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (contributi associativi): Assoposa generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees paid by its members. Fees are tiered by member category: independent tile installers (Posatori autonomi) pay €200/year, employed tile installers (Posatori subordinati) pay €100/year, ceramic retailers and installation companies pay €1,000/year, and supporting companies (soci sostenitori) pay €2,000/year. These fees are not subject to VAT and are tax-deductible under Italian law (DPR 633/1972 and DPR 917/1986 Art. 99).
2. Professional certification and examination fees: Revenue is generated from certification examination fees for the Posatore Certificato pathway. For new members or those who have not yet achieved Maestro Piastrellista status, the certification exam costs €400 (excl. VAT). The association operates as an examination center under Certi.s, an accredited certification body.
3. Training course organization: Assoposa organizes and coordinates training courses for tile installers, including attestation courses (40 hours, 5 days), specialized academies (Lastrificatori XXL/Slablayers, Volumi 3D, Mosaico), and continuing education seminars. Courses are conducted in partnership with building schools (scuole edili) throughout Italy, with minimum participation thresholds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Assoposa is a non-profit professional association that qualifies and certifies ceramic tile installers in Italy through a structured attestation system based on Legge n. 4/2013 and the UNI 11493 technical standard. It delivers 40-hour qualification courses, specialized academies (Lastrificatori XXL, Volumi 3D, Mosaico), third-party certification via Certi.s, and a proprietary Scheda di Tracciabilità software for installation documentation, supported by a 26-zone territorial network across Italy.

Product overview

Assoposa is a professional association for ceramic tile installers and distributors, not a product company. It operates a unified professional attestation and training system comprising qualification courses, certification programs, and specialized academies. The core offering includes the Sistema di Attestazione Professionale (professional attestation system) with Piastrellista and Maestro Piastrellista levels, supported by Corsi di Qualificazione Professionale (40-hour training courses). Advanced offerings include Academy Lastrificatori XXL (large format tiles), Academy Volumi 3D (3D volume tiling), and Academy Mosaico (mosaic installation). Additional services include Certificazione Posatori Certi.s (third-party certification), an online Scheda di Tracciabilità tool for documentation, and the CONTRACT di POSA ITALIANA program for specialized retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema di Attestazione Professionale Professional attestation system for ceramic tile installers based on Legge n. 4/2013 and UNI 11493 standard, providing certifications for Piastrellista and Maestro Piastrellista levels through structured training modules, theoretical and practical examinations, and continuing professional development credits.
• Corsi di Qualificazione Professionale 40-hour training courses divided into 10 modules (8 hours theory, 16 hours practice, 8 hours innovation and technology) for professional tile installer qualification, delivered in partnership with scuole edili across Italy.
• Certificazione Posatori Certi.s Third-party certification program in partnership with Certi.s for certified tile installers (Posatore Certificato) meeting UNI 11493-2 standard requirements; includes 4-hour examination (1 hour theory + 3 hours practical) administered at Assoposa examination centers across Italy.
• Academy Lastrificatori XXL - Slablayers 24-hour specialized training for large format tile installation, qualifying installers to work with large ceramic slabs according to UNI 11493 standards.
• Academy Volumi 3D Advanced training for custom 3D volume creation using large tiles, including washbasin construction from project to completion.
• Academy Mosaico Specialized training for ceramic mosaic installation on complex volumes including columns, steps, and seating.
• CONTRACT di POSA ITALIANA Certification program for ceramic tile retailers with specialized installation services, ensuring quality from showroom to installation through vetted qualified installers.
• Scheda di Tracciabilità Software Online software tool for compiling and issuing the Scheda di Tracciabilità (traceability report) for ceramic tile installation projects as required/supplementary under UNI 11493, accessible exclusively through the members' reserved area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Qualification valid for 2 years, renewable by earning 40 continuing education credits (CFP) through Assoposa-organized seminars and training events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered silver, core, platinum, bronze and minor.

• Fornaci Calce Grigolin S.p.A.silverGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Fornaci Calce Grigolin S.p.A. is a Silver supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Silver) of Assoposa, having upgraded from Bronze level in July 2026 after 8 years of collaboration. Founded in 2018 as a Bronze member, the company decided to upgrade to Silver to intensify its contribution to the association and has planned a calendar of technical training courses to be presented at CERSAIE in Bologna.
• Confindustria CeramicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfindustria Ceramica is the national association of Italian ceramic tile manufacturers and is a key founding partner of Assoposa. It has provided Assoposa with technical and operational support since its inception. Confindustria Ceramica, through its subsidiary EDI.CER., organizes CERSAIE (the world's leading ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings exhibition in Bologna), which Assoposa participates in annually. Confindustria Ceramica has also granted its patronage to Assoposa. Confindustria Ceramica is headquartered in Sassuolo, Italy.
• EDI.CER. (CERSAIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDI.CER. is the trade fair organization subsidiary of Confindustria Ceramica that organizes CERSAIE annually in Bologna. CERSAIE is the most important trade fair in the ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings sector, attracting approximately 100,000 visitors annually, nearly half of whom are international. The event is a key platform for Assoposa to engage with installers, retailers, manufacturers, architects, and project managers from around the world.
• Ceramics of ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCeramics of Italy is the institutional brand representing and promoting Italian ceramic industry companies worldwide. It has given its official patronage to Assoposa. The brand is managed by Confindustria Ceramica and represents about 40 years of Italian ceramic tile industry promotion globally.
• FILA Industria Chimica S.p.A.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerFILA is a Platinum supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Platinum) and founding member of Assoposa. It is a leading company in surface protection and maintenance for marble, natural stone, porcelain tile, and wood, with over 80 years of experience and presence in over 90 countries. FILA's products (Deterdek, CR10, Cleaner, PS87) have received the 'Prodotto Consigliato da Assoposa' endorsement. Headquarters in San Martino di Lupari, Italy.
• Raimondi S.p.A.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerRaimondi is a Platinum supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Platinum) and founding member of Assoposa. It is a world-leading manufacturer of tile installation equipment and machines, founded by the Raimondi family in 1960 (with roots going back to the early 1900s as master tile installers). Raimondi exports a large portion of its production globally. The company hosted the 2nd International Tiling Competition judged by Assoposa's certified master installer Graziano Lami. Headquarters in Modena, Italy.
• Mapei S.p.A.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerMapei is a Platinum supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Platinum) and founding member of Assoposa. It is the world's largest manufacturer of adhesives and chemical products for the building industry, founded in Milan in 1937. The group comprises 69 subsidiary companies with 62 production facilities in 31 countries. Mapei organizes the Mapei Academy certification program, collaborating with Assoposa as an examination partner for tile installer certification in locations including Bari, Milan, Marcianise, and Sardinia. Headquarters in Milan, Italy.
• Progress Profiles S.p.A.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerProgress Profiles is a Platinum supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Platinum) of Assoposa. It is a world-leading manufacturer of technical and decorative finishing profiles and patented tile installation systems for residential and commercial construction. The company operates a production facility of over 20,000 sqm, is equipped with Industry 4.0 automation, has a 200 sqm showroom, a 250 sqm Training Academy, 3 foreign subsidiaries (America, Middle East, Spain), and a sales network in 80 countries. Headquarters in Asolo, Italy.
• Profilpas S.p.A.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerProfilpas is a Platinum supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Platinum) of Assoposa. Since 1976, it has produced technical and finishing profiles for ceramic tile, marble, wood, laminate, LVT, and carpet floors and walls. Its product range includes profiles, skirting boards, bathroom systems, lighting profiles, balcony and terrace systems, and stairs solutions, in materials including aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and PVC. Headquarters in Cadoneghe, Italy.
• Eterno Ivica S.r.l.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerEterno Ivica is a Platinum supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Platinum) of Assoposa. It produces pedestal systems and accessories for elevated flooring installations. Headquarters in Padova, Italy.
• Saint-Gobain Italia S.p.A.silverGTM or Marketing PartnerSaint-Gobain Italia is a Silver supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Silver) of Assoposa. It organized a training event on 'Posa di Grandi Formati di Materiali Ceramici' (Large Format Ceramic Material Installation) in collaboration with Assoposa and Raimondi at Formedil Napoli, awarding 10 continuing education credits to participating members.
• Tecnasfalti S.r.l. (Isolmant)silverGTM or Marketing PartnerTecnasfalti (brand Isolmant) is a Silver supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Silver) of Assoposa. It specializes in acoustic insulation and underfloor systems for building construction.
• Consiglio Nazionale degli ArchitetticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Consiglio Nazionale degli Architetti (National Council of Architects) has partnered with Assoposa to deliver joint technical seminars on UNI 11493 tile installation standards to architects, surveyors, and engineers throughout Italy. Seminars award 4 continuing professional development credits (CFP) to attendees. The partnership has organized seminars in over 25 Italian cities including Bologna, Milan, Rome, Turin, Padova, Vicenza, Pisa, Siena, Modena, Alessandria, and others.
• Scuola Edile di Reggio EmiliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Scuola Edile di Reggio Emilia is a key training partner for Assoposa, hosting Academy courses including Lastrificatori XXL (Slablayers), Volumi 3D, and Mosaico. The school provides laboratory facilities for practical tile installation training and examination.
• Scuole Edili (Building Trade Schools) throughout ItalycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssoposa partners with scuole edili (building trade schools) across Italy to deliver attestation courses and certification examinations. Minimum enrollment of 10-16 participants is required per course. Schools have hosted courses in cities including Bologna, Verona, Lecco, Reggio Emilia, Milan, Bergamo, Pisa, Cuneo, Pesaro, Taranto, Brindisi, Palermo, Catania, and others.
• Certi.s (Certificazioni)coreTechnology or IntegrationCerti.s is the accredited third-party certification body under whose guidelines Assoposa operates as an examination center for the Posatore Certificato certification. Certi.s issues certifications to candidates who pass the Assoposa-administered examination (1 hour theory on UNI 11493 + 3 hours practical laboratory exam). Annual certificate maintenance costs €80/year, with first renewal at €200.
• EMAC Italia S.r.l.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerEMAC Italia is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa.
• Caldic Italia S.r.l.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerCaldic Italia is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa.
• Schlüter-Systems Italia S.r.l.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerSchlüter-Systems Italia is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa.
• Casalgrande Padana S.p.A.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerCasalgrande Padana is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa. It is a ceramic tile manufacturer.
• Lea CeramichebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerLea Ceramiche is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa. It is a ceramic tile manufacturer.
• Cotto d'EstebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerCotto d'Este is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa. It is a ceramic tile manufacturer.
• PanariabronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerPanaria is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa. It is a ceramic tile manufacturer.
• Fincibec S.p.A.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerFincibec is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa.
• ItalcerbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerItalcer is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa. It is a ceramic tile group.
• Ceramiche Atlas Concorde S.p.A.bronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerCeramiche Atlas Concorde is a Bronze supporting member (Socio Sostenitore Bronze) of Assoposa. It is a ceramic tile manufacturer.
• MADE Italia S.p.A.silverGTM or Marketing PartnerMADE Italia is a partner of Assoposa's Lombardy territorial representatives, organizing joint training events such as the seminar 'Ma Dove Incolliamo? Approfondimento Sui Supporti' on tile installation substrates, held at MADE's headquarters in Casorezzo (MI).
• EdilceramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEdilceram hosted a training event organized by Platinum member Raimondi in collaboration with Casalgrande Padana (Bronze member), with Assoposa participation, on large format ceramic tile processing in Monopoli (BA).
• UNI (Ente Italiano di Normazione)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssoposa is a member of UNI (Italian Standards Body) and collaborates on the development of technical standards for the tile installation sector. Assoposa participated in drafting the UNI 11493:2013 standard, its revision as UNI 11493-1:2016, and the development of UNI 11493-2:2016 on tile installer competencies. UNI 11493 is the primary technical reference standard for ceramic tile installation in Italy.
• CertiqualitycoreTechnology or IntegrationCertiquality is the accredited certification body that issued and maintains Assoposa's ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification (certificate no. 20622, issued 21 February 2023). Certiquality conducts annual surveillance audits and renewal assessments of Assoposa's quality management system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CNA (Confederazione Nazionale dell'Artigianato e della Piccola e Media Impresa): CNA is the main Italian confederation representing artisans and small businesses, including construction trades. It is a broader incumbent offering general trade association services across many crafts, with tile installation as one sub-segment - overlapping Assoposa's installer persona at a much wider scope.
• Confartigianato Imprese: Confartigianato is Italy's other major artisan confederation, providing training, certification, and advocacy for crafts and small enterprises including construction installers. Comparable to Assoposa in serving SMB trade professionals, but at a multi-trade rather than ceramic-specific scope.
• Confindustria Ceramica: Confindustria Ceramica is the Italian national association of ceramic tile manufacturers and Assoposa's founding strategic partner. It is a broader industry incumbent that represents manufacturers across the Italian ceramic value chain and organizes CERSAIE through its EDI.CER. subsidiary - overlapping with Assoposa at the industry-representation layer.

Emerging players

• Mapei Academy: Mapei runs the Mapei Academy certification program for installers and works with Assoposa as an examination partner. While Mapei is also a Platinum sponsor, its academy represents an emerging competitive credentialing channel for tile installers that could expand outside Assoposa's exclusive attestation role.

Regional players

• Schlüter-Systems: Schlüter-Systems Italia is a Bronze supporting member of Assoposa and a leading German-origin manufacturer of tile installation systems (profiles, membranes, drainage). Comparable as a regional player with similar installer-training offerings, primarily serving the DACH/EU territory outside Italy.

Direct peers

• The Tile Association (UK): The Tile Association is the UK trade body for tile manufacturers, distributors, and contractors. It runs training programs and industry advocacy similar to Assoposa, serving a single national market with overlapping member categories (installers, distributors, supporting manufacturers).
• European Union of Tile Fixers' Associations (EUF): EUF is the European federation of national tile installer associations, of which Assoposa is itself a participating member (referenced on the Assoposa site as EUF). EUF coordinates installer qualification standards across EU jurisdictions, making it a direct umbrella peer operating one level above Assoposa's national scope.
• National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA): The NTCA is the US national trade association for tile installation contractors, offering certification, training, and standards advocacy (ANSI A108 / TCNA Handbook). It is the closest international functional peer to Assoposa, with a similar member-attestation-certification model serving professional tile installers in a single country market.
• ASCER (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Azulejos y Pavimentos Cerámicos): ASCER is the Spanish ceramic tile industry association representing manufacturers and the wider Spanish tile value chain. While manufacturer-led rather than installer-led, it is a comparable national industry-body model in the same Mediterranean ceramic cluster as Assoposa.

Others

• Casalgrande Padana: Casalgrande Padana is a leading Italian ceramic tile manufacturer and Bronze supporting member of Assoposa. Not a direct peer but an ecosystem participant - a manufacturer that co-funds Assoposa and benefits from its certified installer base for downstream specification and installation quality.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

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