Equipe Cerámicas receives the Alfa de Oro Award for Innovation in recognition of the development and implementation of the first electric kiln for firing ceramic tiles, introducing a completely new technology for the tile-firing process.

Equipe embarked on this project in search of solutions to the ceramic industry’s high gas consumption and the challenge of decarbonisation. Behind this achievement lie years of work, investment and research, and above all, a determination to explore new ways of moving towards a more efficient and competitive ceramic industry.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is produced during the combustion process. The introduction of natural gas as a fuel represented a major step forward, as it is the fossil fuel that generates the lowest emissions per unit of energy and enabled the use of highly energy-efficient kilns. However, the challenge of reducing CO₂ emissions led us to seek alternatives to this technology.

The award ceremony took place on 11 September at the Castellón Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented by the Spanish Ceramic and Glass Society.