Collector of values
“Every effort, whether physical or intellectual, goes towards keeping our work new while reflecting the company’s style, as part of an on-going evolution which has also been evident in the passage between generations. Our roots give us the strength to take on the future”.
The numbers
More than
paving the way of people
56 years
paving the way of people
100%
made in Italy
Sold in more than
countries worldwide
90
countries worldwide
More than
annual turnover
€ 127 mln
annual turnover
8 mln
square meters produced per year
2
production plants in Italy
4000
and more staff training hours
More than
sizes and decorations
60
sizes and decorations
History
The Main Stages.
01 JANUARY 1968
Cav. Lamberto Romani establishes Ceramica Serenissima S.p.A. at Casalgrande di Reggio Emilia; top management is represented mainly by the Romani family (Lamberto Romani and his wife alba).
Ceramica Serenissima S.p.A.
Cav. Lamberto Romani establishes Ceramica Serenissima S.p.A. at Casalgrande di Reggio Emilia; top management is represented mainly by the Romani family (Lamberto Romani and his wife alba).
01 JANUARY 1993
With the two sons Giorgio and Paolo entering management, the company takes over Ceramica Cir S.p.A., established in 1967 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), a leading manufacturer of small size ceramic finishings.
Ceramica Cir S.p.A.
With the two sons Giorgio and Paolo entering management, the company takes over Ceramica Cir S.p.A., established in 1967 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), a leading manufacturer of small size ceramic finishings.
01 JANUARY 2002
Ceramica Cir S.p.a. takes over Cerasarda S.p.A., “ La Ceramica della Costa Smeralda”.
Cerasarda S.p.A.
Ceramica Cir S.p.a. takes over Cerasarda S.p.A., “ La Ceramica della Costa Smeralda”.
01 JANUARY 2003
The birth of the Gruppo Serenissima Cir Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A.
Gruppo Serenissima
The birth of the Gruppo Serenissima Cir Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A.
01 JANUARY 2005
The Group takes over Ceramica Cercom, a company specialising in manufacturing and marketing technical porcelain stoneware.
Ceramica Cercom S.p.A.
The Group takes over Ceramica Cercom, a company specialising in manufacturing and marketing technical porcelain stoneware.
01 JANUARY 2008
The Cerasarda brand is incorporated into the Group.
01 JUNI 2008
The new Opificio Cerasarda, Sardinia, is established with an investment of more than 3.5 mn euro on the highway between Golfo Aranci and the Costa Smeralda.
Cerasarda
The new Opificio Cerasarda, Sardinia, is established with an investment of more than 3.5 mn euro on the highway between Golfo Aranci and the Costa Smeralda.
01 JANUARY 2010
Wishing to keep its production in Italy, the group acquires a ceramic factory in the Rubiera ceramic district.
The Territory
Wishing to keep its production in Italy, the group acquires a ceramic factory in the Rubiera ceramic district.
01 JANUARY 2012
The Group acquires the Isla Tiles brand in partnership with Mauro Cappelli who becomes CEO through its subsidiary NGT Spa.
NGT S.p.A.
The Group acquires the Isla Tiles brand in partnership with Mauro Cappelli who becomes CEO through its subsidiary NGT Spa.
01 JUNE 2013
The Group invests over € 20 million to upgrade the production plant in Rubiera.
The production plant
The Group invests over € 20 million to upgrade the production plant in Rubiera.
01 JANUARY 2016
The Group evolves the definition of the company name and becomes GRUPPO ROMANI S.p.A., with the will of give a clear message of continuity through the family surname set as an identifying element. It is a turning point that also sees a series of production investments worth around € 8 million. Among the most significant events, the opening of two new ones show room in China, the redevelopment of the show room of Casalgrande, the development and expansion of R & D laboratories and Quality, MP (Raw Materials) and CQ (Quality Control). The results of the digitization process are also important, with the online placement of 5 new websites, corresponding to the various brands of the Group, and the opening of the social channels. On the training front, 2016 saw the beginning of collaborations with major university universities e the start of the first edition of the “Growth Project”.
Serenissima Cir evolves becoming Gruppo Romani S.p.A.
The Group evolves the definition of the company name and becomes GRUPPO ROMANI S.p.A., with the will of give a clear message of continuity through the family surname set as an identifying element. It is a turning point that also sees a series of production investments worth around € 8 million. Among the most significant events, the opening of two new ones show room in China, the redevelopment of the show room of Casalgrande, the development and expansion of R & D laboratories and Quality, MP (Raw Materials) and CQ (Quality Control). The results of the digitization process are also important, with the online placement of 5 new websites, corresponding to the various brands of the Group, and the opening of the social channels. On the training front, 2016 saw the beginning of collaborations with major university universities e the start of the first edition of the “Growth Project”.
01 JANUARY 2017
Further productive investments, which will allow the production of new large formats, for value of around € 12 million, characterize 2017, like this like many initiatives that reposition the Romani Group and its brands on a growing trend. The group obtains the ISO 9001: 2015 Certification. To signal, the redevelopment of the Cerasarda Opificio of Olbia, the evolution of the logistics in an increasingly green, the memorandum of understanding with the IUAV University of Venice, the collaboration with the atelier of Arch. Riccardo Blumer of the USI Academy of Architecture di Mendrisio, the organization of accredited training seminars for professionals, the contest aimed at designers Lighthouse Interior, the collaboration with Casabella Laboratorio and the scholarship available for students of the new Fashion Architecture Course. Furthermore, multimedia implementation towards new ones continues frontiers of communication with the issue of a new one Group mobile APP declined on individual brands.
Collaborations and Sustainability of Gruppo Romani
Further productive investments, which will allow the production of new large formats, for value of around € 12 million, characterize 2017, like this like many initiatives that reposition the Romani Group and its brands on a growing trend. The group obtains the ISO 9001: 2015 Certification. To signal, the redevelopment of the Cerasarda Opificio of Olbia, the evolution of the logistics in an increasingly green, the memorandum of understanding with the IUAV University of Venice, the collaboration with the atelier of Arch. Riccardo Blumer of the USI Academy of Architecture di Mendrisio, the organization of accredited training seminars for professionals, the contest aimed at designers Lighthouse Interior, the collaboration with Casabella Laboratorio and the scholarship available for students of the new Fashion Architecture Course. Furthermore, multimedia implementation towards new ones continues frontiers of communication with the issue of a new one Group mobile APP declined on individual brands.
01 JANUARY 2019
Thanks to investments of approximately 9 million euros, the Rubiera factory carries out a comprehensive refurbishment of the production site, incorporating new energy-saving kilns and heat recovery systems, and new storage and goods movement systems.
Rubiera, sustainable innovation
Thanks to investments of approximately 9 million euros, the Rubiera factory carries out a comprehensive refurbishment of the production site, incorporating new energy-saving kilns and heat recovery systems, and new storage and goods movement systems.
01 JANUARY 2020
With an investment of approximately €6 million, the Roteglia plant undergoes a complete renovation, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Roteglia between innovation and sustainability
With an investment of approximately €6 million, the Roteglia plant undergoes a complete renovation, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
01 JANUARY 2021
As part of the growth and innovation journey of the Romani Group, 2021 marks an important milestone with the acquisition of Ceramica Verde 1999 – Campogalliano Ceramiche. Based in Fiorano Modenese and renowned for its excellence in design and technological research, the company joins the Group, contributing to the expansion of the product range and strengthening the Group’s presence in international markets. This strategic move fosters new synergies and development opportunities, further consolidating the Romani Group’s position in the global ceramic industry.
Ceramica Verde 1999
As part of the growth and innovation journey of the Romani Group, 2021 marks an important milestone with the acquisition of Ceramica Verde 1999 – Campogalliano Ceramiche. Based in Fiorano Modenese and renowned for its excellence in design and technological research, the company joins the Group, contributing to the expansion of the product range and strengthening the Group’s presence in international markets. This strategic move fosters new synergies and development opportunities, further consolidating the Romani Group’s position in the global ceramic industry.
01 JANUARY 2022
With an investment of approximately €9 million, the Romani Group installed a cogeneration plant at its Rubiera facility, with a nominal electrical power of 6 MW. This plant generates 35 million kWh of electricity annually and recovers heat within the two atomizers.
Cogeneration, a powerful energy turnaround
With an investment of approximately €9 million, the Romani Group installed a cogeneration plant at its Rubiera facility, with a nominal electrical power of 6 MW. This plant generates 35 million kWh of electricity annually and recovers heat within the two atomizers.
01 JANUARY 2023
Completion of the installation of photovoltaic systems across all 45,000 sqm of existing buildings, totaling 3.5 MWp.
Adoption of the organizational model 231, updating the new corporate ethical code, and implementation of the Whistleblowing system.
Continuous evolution
Completion of the installation of photovoltaic systems across all 45,000 sqm of existing buildings, totaling 3.5 MWp.
Adoption of the organizational model 231, updating the new corporate ethical code, and implementation of the Whistleblowing system.
01 JANUARY 2024
The Group launches a corporate transaction aimed at increasing Giorgio Romani’s ownership stake from 50% to 80%. The production division in Roteglia is transferred to the central production hub in Rubiera, maintaining the same production capacity while ensuring significant economic synergies for future financial years.
Corporate operation
The Group launches a corporate transaction aimed at increasing Giorgio Romani’s ownership stake from 50% to 80%. The production division in Roteglia is transferred to the central production hub in Rubiera, maintaining the same production capacity while ensuring significant economic synergies for future financial years.