UnicomStarker

What UnicomStarker does

UnicomStarker (legal entity unicom srl) is an Italian manufacturer of premium ceramic tiles for architectural applications, headquartered in Fiorano Modenese within Italy's principal ceramic tile production district. The company offers an extensive portfolio of over 35 ceramic collections organized into stones, woods, contemporary surfaces, marble-inspired, and outdoor categories, with proprietary systems including the 2THICK outdoor tile range (enhanced thickness for exterior applications such as gardens, terraces, and public spaces) and GRIP anti-slip finish technology. Products are available in multiple formats, sizes, and finishes (natural, grip, polished, satin) with coordinated décor options, and the company maintains international certifications including ISO 14001:2015, CE marking, UKCA, UPEC, and USGBC/LEED alignment.

The business operates as a B2B ceramic tile manufacturer selling through international distribution networks, direct project engagement with architects and interior designers, and a 350 sqm unicomstarkerHUB showroom opened in 2014 at company headquarters. Go-to-market is event-driven, anchored by annual participation in major international trade shows including Cersaie (Bologna), Coverings (USA), Cevisama (Valencia), and Maison & Objet (Paris). The company serves architects, interior designers, and construction companies globally, with reference projects spanning hospitality (Hotel Principe di Savoia, Valamar Hotel Miramar, Hotel Tylosand, North Byron Beach Resort), healthcare (Hospital Bjelovar, Changi General Hospital), retail (Clas Ohlson Shops), education (Notre Dame Campus), and public infrastructure (Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, Wan Chai) across 40+ countries in Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia.

Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be negotiated B2B through distributors, architectural specifications, and direct project engagements. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or external investment, and its revenue, headcount, and ownership details are not publicly available. The company is part of an industrial group combining manufacturing with brand and design positioning, targeting the premium architectural ceramics segment globally.

Name

UnicomStarker

Legal name

unicom srl

Website

https://unicomstarker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UnicomStarker is an Italian premium ceramic tile manufacturer (Fiorano Modenese) serving architects, interior designers, and construction companies globally through 35+ collections, proprietary 2THICK outdoor and GRIP anti-slip technologies, and distribution in 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Ceramic Tiles

NAICS

Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Terrazzo & Decorative Aggregate Flooring (IMADAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Textured Wall Finishes (Plasters, Stucco, Tadelakt) (IMADAKAH)

Keywords

• Ceramic tile manufacturing
• Architectural surface materials
• Porcelain stoneware tiles
• Outdoor ceramic solutions
• Anti-slip floor tiles

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Tile Sales: B2B sales of ceramic tiles for architecture applications including flooring, wall coverings, and outdoor surfaces. Products sold through collections with various sizes, finishes, and decorative options targeting residential and commercial construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UnicomStarker manufactures and sells premium ceramic tiles for architecture applications, including flooring, wall coverings, facades, and outdoor surfaces. Its portfolio spans over 35 collections across stones, woods, marble-inspired, and contemporary surfaces, with multiple formats, finishes (natural, grip, polished, satin, lappato), and décor options. The company offers the proprietary 2THICK system for outdoor use and GRIP anti-slip technology, targeting architects, interior designers, and construction projects globally.

Product overview

UnicomStarker is an Italian ceramic tiles manufacturer offering premium quality ceramic products for architecture. The company provides an extensive portfolio of tile collections organized into product categories: Stones (Arenite, Brazilian Slate, Crossland, Desert Stone, Marmorea, Pietra di Gré, Select, Tibur Stone, and 2THICK outdoor variants), Woods (Linfa, Wooden), Contemporary Surfaces (Board, Cosmic, Debris, Evostone, Icon, Living, oXid, Rêverie, Seamless), Marble-inspired (Blooming Stone, Châteaux, Dordogne, Essence, Heritage, Muse 2.0, Natural Slate, Pierre Neuve, Polestar, Quarzite, Sky), and Outdoor solutions (2THICK system spanning multiple collections). The company positions itself as 'ceramics for architecture' with products suitable for residential and commercial interiors and exteriors, featuring various finishes including natural, grip, lappato, and satin. Products are available in multiple formats and sizes with coordinated décor options including mosaics, hexagons, and planks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• unicomstarkerHUB: 350 sqm exhibition showroom opened in September 2014 at the Fiorano Modenese headquarters, serving as a showroom, event space, and location for developing new collections.
• 2THICK

Products and services

• Arenite Ceramic Tile Collection

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• U.S. Sassuolo CalciomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor and partner of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, an Italian football club playing in Serie A. UnicomStarker has been an official sponsor for years, providing visibility through stadium branding and club associations.
• Snipers TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate sponsor of Snipers Team, a sports organization. Partnership provides additional sports marketing visibility and brand association.
• QUIX S.r.l.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb development partner responsible for website design and implementation, credited in the website credits section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marca Corona (Cerdomus Group): Long-established Italian ceramic tile maker with comparable stone- and marble-effect collections and similar mid-premium positioning in specifier-driven projects.
• Ceramiche Refin: Design-led Italian porcelain tile maker with multi-collection portfolio and similar specification-channel sales; comparable size and customer base in residential and commercial projects.
• Panaria Ceramiche (Panariagroup): Italian ceramic tile brand within Panariagroup operating in the same premium stone/marble/wood-effect segment, with comparable international distribution and similar specifier-led sales motion.
• Emil Ceramica: Italian porcelain tile maker operating in the same Fiorano Modenese district, with overlapping product categories (stones, woods, marbles), formats, and finishes serving the same architect/designer customer base.
• Florim Ceramiche S.p.A. Italian premium porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer with similar B2B/specifier-led GTM, multi-collection catalog, and global distribution reach. Both compete for the same large-architecture and hospitality projects in Europe, North America, and Asia.
• ABK Group: Mid-sized Italian ceramic tile producer with comparable breadth of stone-, wood-, and marble-effect collections and similar premium/specifier positioning. Overlap is direct in style, format range, and hospitality/healthcare verticals.
• Iris Ceramica: Premium Italian ceramic and porcelain surface manufacturer (part of Iris Ceramica Group) competing in the same high-end architectural specification segment, with broadly overlapping collection breadth and 20mm outdoor slab offerings.
• Mirage Granito Ceramico S.p.A. Italian porcelain stoneware manufacturer with overlapping product categories (indoor and outdoor 20mm solutions), and similar B2B/specifier distribution in Europe and internationally.
• Cotto D'Este (Panariagroup): Premium Italian ultra-thin and large-format ceramic surfaces brand; comparable positioning on design-led architectural surfaces and outdoor/thickness solutions.
• Casa Dolce Casa (Casalgrande Padana Group): Premium decorative porcelain tile brand within an Italian ceramics group; directly comparable in style, finish options (natural/grip/polished/satin), and target audiences (architects, interior designers, hospitality).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCj14wweB7_op_bd5oZo_3DQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/unicomstarker1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unicom-starker
• Instagraminstagram.com/unicomstarker
• Pinterestpinterest.com/unicomstarker
• Xx.com/unicomstarker

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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