Esther ValeroWater is one of the most important resources for the existence of life. In the ceramic sector, it is a fundamental element in the production processes, which is why the quest for sustainability calls for a more efficient use of this vital liquid so that our activity is respectful of natural resources and our environment.
Esmalglass-Itaca has made this search for efficiency in its use of resources a challenge, one that has been met with a rethink of its processes, as well as with the development of its most innovative solutions. Below we shall outline how this goal is being achieved.
Reduction in consumption
At Esmalglass-Itaca, our commitment to sustainability has made us a reference in the sector in the use of solutions that help care for the environment and fight climate change, having managed to obtain a 10% drop in greenhouse gas emissions in a year. However, what is even more exciting is the creation of new digital processes which have helped reduce water consumption by up to ten times with respect to traditional applications.
Solutions inspired in water
Water is the star of Esmalglass-Itaca’s most innovative solutions, DigitalGlass, the company’s proposal to position itself at the avantgarde in innovation. DigitalGlass is a new digital solution for water-based enamel, requiring ten times less water consumption than with any other traditional application on the market, as well as helping to reduce emissions and the impact on the environment.
With DigitalGlass, not only have we managed to offer a top quality product, with perfect and ecologically sustainable colours and textures, but also a technological change that may transform the ceramic sector because of all that it implies. As it is a water-based enamel, the benefits include everything from a lesser environmental impact to a reduction in costs as regards operation, logistics, material resources and production time. With respect to clients, the greatest advance is implied by the possibility to produce sustainable, top quality products, with finishes that are perfectly aligned with their needs, thanks to the large array of solutions available for the different rooms in the home.
DigitalGlass is proof that investment in R+D+I at Esmalglass Itaca not only benefits the company but also the sector, the environment and our customers, as we minimise the impact on the environment during their production, we develop processes that optimise the use of human and material resources and create top quality, sustainable products that can make the difference in people’s vital spaces.
Nuria Cuesta
Esther Valero
