Energy self-sufficiency of the entire production plant
The energy self-sufficiency of the production plant in San Martino in Rio (RE) is now a reality, marking the achievement of a crucial goal in terms of environmental sustainability. The high-efficiency cogeneration system installed in 2022 has made it possible to reduce
It has drastically reduced electricity consumption from the grid. Starting from natural gas as the sole energy source, the plant enables the combined production of electricity and thermal energy, greatly increasing the efficiency of the initial fuel and cutting — compared to the separate production of electricity and heat — both energy costs and CO₂ emissions. The plant, with a nominal capacity of 5 MW, is able to supply electricity 24/7, thus ensuring the energy self-sufficiency of the entire facility, with any surplus fed into the grid.
An efficient and sustainable factory
The Group's plant purifies and reuses 100% of waste water. In addition to saving water resources, Italgraniti has eliminated the risk of pollution of surface and underground waters.
Italgraniti Group recovers 100% of discarded, raw and cooked materials within the production process. By maximizing the recovery of waste, the need for new raw materials is reduced and natural resources such as clays and feldspars are saved.
The investments have almost eliminated undifferentiated industrial waste, to date it is only 1% of the total. The containment of waste has contributed to a virtuous production cycle capable of recycling most of the waste that is created during the production phase.
Regenerative afterburner
The innovative system that protects the well-being of the territory
The production site is equipped with two regenerative thermal oxidizers, the second of which was installed at the beginning of 2025. These systems complement the existing fabric filter flue gas treatment system, with the goal of proactively preventing the release of unpleasant odors. The thermal oxidizer is capable of capturing volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
present in the organic-based adhesives used in digital decoration. It is precisely these VOCs that could cause odor discomfort for those living and working near the production site. Inside the thermal oxidizer, temperatures reach 850 °C — sufficient to fully oxidize VOCs and aldehydes. Equipped with three combustion chambers with high thermal efficiency, the oxidizer channels untreated fumes into the first chamber and purified fumes into the second, while the third chamber is reserved for eliminating any residues from the post-combustion process itself.
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ITALGRANITI GROUP is a company that adopts an approach oriented towards the common good, as demonstrated by its B Corp status.