FAQ

Italgraniti Group is one of Italy’s leading manufacturers of porcelain stoneware surfaces for architecture and interior design.

Founded in 1994 in the Italian ceramic district, the Group:

• Includes 3 brands: Italgraniti, Impronta and Italstone
• Employs around 250 people
• Produces over 6 million m² per year
• Exports around 80% of its production
• Has invested over 100 million euros in the last 5 years

Production is entirely Made in Italy, at the industrial site in San Martino in Rio (RE), covering 150,000 m².

The site includes:

• Historic plant with 4 independent production lines
• New 5.0 plant dedicated to large slabs
• Industry 4.0 digitalized systems
• High energy-efficiency production system

Since 2025, the new plant dedicated to large slabs has been fully operational, designed according to the highest standards of industrial sustainability.

The Group adopts latest-generation technologies including:

• Continua+ 2180
• PH8200
• Advanced compaction systems
• Integration with green and fired cutting
• Digital process monitoring

These solutions allow:

• Reduction of waste
• Recovery of process scraps
• Efficient processing of small batches
• High quality repeatability
• Perfect matching between formats within the same project

The surface of a tile is also distinguished by its visual and tactile characteristics:

• A natural surface can be smooth and matt or have a slightly structured texture.
• A structured surface shows all the characteristics of living stone: reliefs, sandy effects and ripples.
• A lapped surface is glossy because it is polished through a mechanical process without removing material.
• A polished surface is even glossier because it is mirror-polished, removing up to 1 mm of material from the pressed surface.

Italgraniti porcelain stoneware surfaces are designed to guarantee:

• High mechanical resistance
• Water absorption < 0.5%
• UV colour stability
• Resistance to chemical agents
• High durability in heavy-traffic environments
• Certified performance according to international standards

They are ideal solutions for contract, retail, hospitality and high-end residential projects.

Yes. Through the Italstone brand, Italgraniti Group produces large porcelain stoneware slabs up to 160x320 cm, designed and manufactured in Italy.

Italstone slabs:

• Are produced in a dedicated plant
• Integrate advanced production technologies
• Are designed for contemporary architecture and interior design
• Offer high technical performance and refined finishes

Italgraniti Group operates through three brands:

• Italgraniti, dedicated to premium porcelain stoneware surfaces for architecture and interior design.
• Impronta, a historic brand with a strong material identity and Italian ceramic tradition.
• Italstone, the project dedicated to 12 mm thick large porcelain stoneware slabs up to 160x320 cm for architecture, furnishing and contemporary interiors.

This structure enables the Group to fully meet the needs of the international B2B market.

Italgraniti is the main brand of Italgraniti Group, specialized in the production of high-end porcelain stoneware for contemporary architecture and interior design.

Italgraniti offers marble, stone, concrete, wood and contemporary material-effect collections designed for:

• Floors and wall coverings
• High-end residential spaces
• Retail and hospitality
• Large contract projects

Yes. The Group exports around 80% of its production and operates globally, with quality and logistics standards suitable for complex projects.

Entirely in Italy, at the industrial site in San Martino in Rio (RE), one of the most advanced production hubs in the Italian ceramic district.

Impronta is the Group’s historic brand, an expression of Italian ceramic culture and now an integral part of Italgraniti Group.

Impronta offers porcelain stoneware surfaces with a strong material identity, balancing aesthetics and technical performance, designed for designers and retailers looking for reliability and stylistic consistency.

• Indoor floors and wall coverings
• Coordinated solutions for residential and commercial projects
• Collections with a wide range of colours and decorative options

Italstone is the project dedicated to 160x320 cm, 12 mm thick large porcelain stoneware slabs, designed and produced in Italy.

• Dedicated plant
• Investment of over €60 million
• Advanced technology
• Sustainable production
• White body with brightness L* > 91

Yes. Large slabs are ideal for:

• Kitchen countertops
• Islands
• Tables
• Vertical coverings
• Custom furniture

Italstone slabs stand out for:

• Brightness values (L*) above 91, certified by spectrophotometric analyses
• Chromatic neutrality of the white body
• High aesthetic precision
• Large 160x320 cm format
• High technical performance

They are particularly suitable for vertical coverings, façades, custom furniture, kitchen countertops, tables and custom surfaces.

Yes. Italgraniti Group is B Corp certified.

This recognition confirms a business model focused not only on profit, but also on:

• Positive environmental impact
• Social responsibility
• Transparent governance
• Sustainable supply chain

In 2024, the Group strengthened its ESG path with UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification, participation in the Open-es platform, the Responsibility Award and publication of the Sustainability Report.

Over the last 5 years, more than 100 million euros have been invested, including:

• 60 million euros in the new large-slab plant
• 40 million euros in upgrading the historic plant

These investments have enabled reduced energy consumption, lower raw material waste, optimized processes, reduced emissions and greater production efficiency.

The new plant is designed according to a high-efficiency 5.0 factory model.

LEED is a certification system for the design, construction and management of high-performance sustainable buildings.

The use of certified tiles allows LEED credits to be obtained, increasing the environmental value of a building.

For further information, visit the Green Building section.

Absolutely. The collections are developed for:

• Hotels
• Retail
• Public spaces
• Offices
• High-end residential
• Large international projects

The company exports 80% of its production and works with architects, general contractors and developers worldwide.

For professionals and B2B operators, Italgraniti Group provides:

• Complete technical documentation
• Product certifications
• Assistance in surface selection
• Samples
• Project support

The technical and sales team supports clients from concept to completion.

Yes. Porcelain stoneware is suitable for façade applications thanks to dimensional stability, durability and resistance to atmospheric agents.

For ventilated façade systems, it is essential to correctly define format, thickness, substructure, fixing systems and certifications required by the project.

For outdoor areas and high-traffic spaces, surfaces with suitable anti-slip requirements and certified performance are recommended.

The selection depends on intended use, environmental conditions and project specifications.

Italstone is the project dedicated to 160x320 cm large porcelain stoneware slabs, designed and produced in Italy.

Yes, they are an ideal solution for kitchen countertops, islands, tables and coverings because they combine aesthetic appeal, resistance and easy cleaning.

Correct design, including supports, thicknesses, edge processing, holes and radii, must be defined with qualified fabricators and installers.

Italstone enhances white bodies with high neutrality and brightness: spectrophotometric analyses report brightness values L* consistently above 91, useful for applications with high aesthetic and chromatic requirements.

It depends on the application, such as flooring, wall covering, furnishing or façade, as well as traffic, substrate and installation system.

In contract projects, it is also important to ensure supply continuity and format matching for the same concept.

The production site is digitalized and equipped with advanced technologies aimed at repeatable processes and quality control along the line, with the goal of reducing waste and increasing finished product stability.

After installation, final site cleaning is essential using products and dilutions suitable for the type of residue, such as cementitious or epoxy residues.

A correct procedure reduces halos and preserves the aesthetic result. In case of doubt, it is advisable to request technical guidance before intervening.

Generally, no. The low porosity of porcelain stoneware makes routine maintenance easier.

In specific environments, such as professional kitchens, spas or intensive outdoor areas, the choice of finish is decisive.

Yes, Italgraniti Group is B Corp, with an approach oriented toward the common good and ESG transparency.

The Group has 3 brands and around 250 employees; it produces approximately 6 million m² per year and exports around 80%.

Over the last 5 years, approximately 100 million euros have been invested, including around 60 million euros in a new large-slab plant and around 40 million euros in upgrading the existing site.

The ESG path includes recognitions such as UNI/PdR 125:2022 for gender equality and participation in Open-es for a more sustainable and transparent value chain.

Yes. Technical support, documentation and samples are available for professionals and operators to correctly select the material according to the project specifications.

We recommend sending the intended use, surface areas, required formats and thicknesses, delivery times, country of installation, specifications and references.

The sales and technical team provides support during selection and specification.

LOOM is the brand of porcelain stoneware bathroom furniture and accessories designed by architects and art directors Andrea Parisio and Giuseppe Pezzano.

It is an innovative project that redefines the concept of the contemporary bathroom thanks to the possibility of customizing furniture and surfaces with 6 mm ceramic slabs from all Italgraniti and Impronta collections.

The result is an elegant effect of material continuity between bathroom furniture, wall coverings and floors, creating harmonious, refined environments with strong aesthetic impact.

LOOM represents a new vision of ceramic bathroom furniture: refined, versatile and highly customizable, designed for architects, designers and planners looking for contemporary aesthetic solutions and high performance.