TECNA - 2024
The International Exhibition of Technologies and Supplies for Surfaces. An international marketplace in the heart of the most creative, innovative and technological country for surfaces in the world. Organised by Acimac (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics) and IEG - Italian Exhibition Group, the exhibition offers the best of innovation in aesthetics and processes for the sector every two years.
WHERE IT ALL BEGINS
The international companies which partecipate at Tecna have created the most efficient and sustainable factories in the world. They have revolutionised their production processes and the range of end user applications with the creation of enormous cut-to-size slabs. They have focused on digital technologies and robotics, becoming the global reference for innovation and technology.
THE INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES
A single exhibition to design the future of surfaces.The main focus of Tecna are seven:
- Digitalisation: solutions and software for the digitalisation of factories and the evolution of production processes
- Raw Materials: preparing raw materials and products for installation
- Decoration: conventional and digital decoration systems
- Finishing: finishing and cutting large and extra-large sizes
- Handling&Packaging: Internal handling and packaging solutions
- Logistic&Transportation: all the most innovative requirements to resolve logistics problems
- Green Solutions: reducing polluting emissions,fumes, waste water and other industrial waste. Renewable Energy, co-generation
A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR YOUR BUSINESS ALL OVER THE WORLD
Tecna is a global platform that attracts key industry players from around the world, in search of greater competitiveness and production efficiency, the latest trends and the most advanced technological innovations for decoration and design, large formats, full digital, environmental sustainability. For each edition, top buyers from around the world are selected to participate in one-to-one business meetings exhibitors as part of an innovative business platform which matches demand to supply.
Most of buyers will come from: Asia, Middle East, Africa, the Mediterreanean Area, Europe and Latin America.
THE SURFACES SECTOR IS CHANGING
Hybrid coverings, the use of combinations of different materials in residential and public spaces and the search for complementary and innovative aesthetic techniques are all undergoing constant evolution. Residential and industrial spaces require creative new solutions that stand out for their functionality, beauty, durability, strength and low weight.
THE SHOW’S NEW CLAIM
This means that in Rimini, you will be able to find the latest technological solutions for producing all kinds of surfaces and materials, from the most traditional to the most innovative.
The hybridisation in types of covering, their use in domestic and public spaces, and the search for innovative and aesthetic techniques that can be integrated with each other will attract to the show a growing number of companies from all over the world, including manufacturers of tiles, natural and reconstructed stone, wood and parquet, glass, laminates, cement and metal.
A special project for the know-how of companies developing the raw materials and technologies needed to ensure the material has the best possible aesthetic quality and finishing, an added value that maximises product competitiveness.
A special project at TECNA, a new exhibition area and a laboratory of ideas that aims to bring together the latest innovations and trends in the field of Industry 4.0 and to ensure continuity with the process of innovation undertaken by the manufacturing industry.
- The only international trade show in the heart of the world`s most creative, innovative and technological country for surfaces.
- Thanks to a highly innovative trade show to design the future of surfaces and the entire value chain worldwide.
- Comparison and sharing: the best opportunity to take stock of the surface market and future scenarios but also qualified training for the relevant industry.
- Extremely specific target audience: you can foster relationships with the main international buyers, thanks to an intensive incoming programme for foreign retailers: at every edition, top buyers from all over the world are selected to take part in one-to-one meetings with exhibitors, thanks to an innovative business platform that connects supply and demand.
- The global platform that attracts the industry`s key players from all over the world, seeking greater competitiveness and production efficiency, the latest trends and technological innovation for decoration and design, large formats, full digital, environmental sustainability.
- Tecna is responding to the challenges posed by the industrial world: factories have embarked on a process of rapid development in terms of digitisation and automation, making total interconnection between production and IT systems essential.
- Tecna enables you to grow your business by organising new spaces dedicated to topical issues complementary to the surface industry, including Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Robot & Cobot, Additive Manufacturing and Cyber Security and Servitisation.
- To gain a complete overview of the main news on the surfaces market and the whole value chain worldwide.
- To learn about the best in aesthetic and process innovation for the industry, the latest trends and to understand how to harness technology to meet your targets in terms of competitiveness and production efficiency.
- For guaranteed professional development and training, created through prestigious partnerships.
- To gain a better understanding of the latest technological solutions for producing all types of surfaces and materials, from the most traditional to the most innovative.
- To take part in the various events planned, which will focus on the main themes of the ceramics and non-ceramics surfaces industry.
- To be part of the large professional community of TECNA EXPO – HOW TO MAKE IT and establish new networks for the development of projects and partnerships: an opportunity to take stock of the surfaces market and future scenarios; a chance to discuss trends and benefit from expert training in the sector.