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Milestones
1968 Realizing the huge potential to be tapped, Romano Sghedoni started producing tile adhesive in his garage and founded Kerakoll in Sassuolo, province of Modena, at the heart of worldwide ceramic industry. 1978 H40 Flex was invented, the world's first single-component SAS (Shock Absorbing System) technology adhesive. This was a landmark moment for the ceramic industry as it provided a secure way of fixing single-fired materials and homogeneous slabs in high stress applications. It was also the first step on the road to success (Kerakoll Ceramic Range). 1990 Kerakoll ventured into the construction industry with high-resistance laying systems for ceramic tiles and natural stone, leading the way and partnering construction companies around the world. 2000 Kerakoll acquired SLC, a top European company founded in 1963 in Brugine (PD) making professional laying and finishing systems (screeds, primers, adhesives and paints) for wood floors, carpeting, rubber and PVC. 2005 Biocalce was born, the world's first green brand and comprehensive range of natural construction materials (mortars, NHL-based plaster/render and paint coats) for Building Wellness and Historical Restoration. Building Wellness established itself as the new design philosophy to safeguard health and improve the quality of life and living comfort. 2006 Kerakoll acquired Rankover, a company founded in 1972 in Zimella (VR) and leading European business in the formulation, production and development of decorative coatings for contemporary building and at the cutting edge of the production of natural paint coats for building restoration. 2007 Kerakoll Design was born, the new cult brand for eco-friendly solid surfaces in Cementoresina®. Love York, the contemporary home design collection, was unveiled for the first time at the Milan FuoriSalone. |
