Why You Should Participate
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is once again organizing a complimentary/expenses-paid trip to Rimini, Italy to visit the TECNA (also known as TECNARGILLA) trade exhibition showcasing the latest technologies and supplies for the surface industry, and providing US companies in the tile processing industry the opportunity to see the latest Made in Italy equipment, materials and supplies.
TECNA has been a leading international exhibition for over 40 years in the heart of the most creative, innovative and technological Italian district for surfaces. This year will mark the first edition of a new format, which expands beyond the ceramic sector to cover other types of covering materials.
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 as these spaces require creative new solutions that stand out for their functionality, beauty, durability, strength and low weight. The new format of the event will showcase these industry changes.
Exhibitors at the show will include suppliers of:
Equipment, Machinery and Plants for:
Tiles, sanitary ware, tableware
Heavy clay
Natural and reconstructed stone
Other tile materials including glass, metal, wood & parquet, laminate & vinyl
Raw materials, Fritz, Glazes, Inks and Chemicals
Firing and Pressing technologies
Traditional and digital decoration for surfaces
Finishing technologies
Design and creative surfaces
The previous edition (2018) showcased 400 exhibitors and brought almost 34,700 visitors from over 100 countries. See the exhibitor list for 2022 edition with over 430 exhibitors here: https://en.tecnaexpo.com/catalogue/exhibitors-list
The travel expenses included and covered by our office for qualifying companies (manufacturers of ceramic/other tile materials and related products) to travel to the in-person show are:
Round-trip airfare (economy) to/from USA- Bologna, Italy, with transfer to Rimini, Italy
Hotel in Italy – 3 nights (check-in: September 28th, 2022 and check-out: October 1st, 2022) - stay maybe extended
Breakfast at the hotel and Lunch at the show
Ground transportation in Italy (to/from Bologna airport and to/from hotel and trade show)
Entrance & Show VIP badge with exclusive access to international buyers lounge equipped with complimentary Wifi, computers, printers, photocopies, coat check, coffee bar, lunch and general assistance.
Program Schedule
September 27 - Departure from USA
September 28 - Arrival in Italy (Bologna) and transfer to Rimini
September 29 - Visit trade show (8 appointments): 10am-4:30pm (1-2:30pm lunch)
September 30 - Visit trade show (5 appointments in AM): 10am-4:30pm (1-2:30pm lunch)
October 1 - Departure from Italy - stay may be extended
Program Participants will be asked to:
Register on the online show platform by July 29, 2022
Schedule with companies of your choice a max. 13 (thirteen)/ min. 10, via our online platform between Aug. 31 - Sept. 21, and meet with those companies at the show;
Attend the show for 2 days: September 29 - 30.
Pre Scheduling your meeting via our online platform (Aug. 31st-Sept. 21st)
Your time is valuable and our program offers assistance in scheduling meetings with exhibitors of your choice via a personalized portal in the weeks before the event, where you will be able to preview exhibitors and their products and confirm your meeting schedule.
We will ask that you pre-schedule min 10 / max 13 meetings tol take place during the show at the exhibitors’ booths. Our Chicago office is available for aid in researching suppliers and products in your area of interest and setting up appointments.
If interested
For further information or to participate please contact the following :
Brigitte Auteri, Sr. Trade Analyst b.auteri@ice.it
Matthew Cunliffe, Asst. Trade Analyst m.cunliffe.contr@ice.it
About the Organizers
The Italian Trade Agency is the government organization that promotes the internationalization of Italian companies, in line with the strategies of the Ministry for Economic Development. The Italian Trade Agency provides information, support, and advice to Italian and foreign companies. In addition to its Rome headquarters, ITA operates worldwide from a large network of offices linked to Italian embassies and consulates. The Agency has five offices in the U.S. that provide a wide range of services assisting Italian and foreign businesses to connect with each other. For further information on the Italian Trade Agency and its Chicago Office click here.