Edilians Group has finalized the acquisition of Industrie Cotto Possagno

A strategic operation for the terracotta tile market

On April 2nd, Edilians Group officially announced the integration of Industrie Cotto Possagno into its industrial portfolio. This acquisition is part of a strategy to consolidate its position in the European market. terracotta tile, a key segment of the building envelope.

The group is thus strengthening its presence in Southern Europe, an area where terracotta roofing systems remain widely used for their performance in durability, thermal inertia and climate resistance.

In the building sector, terracotta tiles notably meet the requirements of the standard EN 1304which governs the technical characteristics of terracotta roofing elements. This compliance remains a prerequisite for design offices and project managers when specifying requirements.

Maintaining industrial facilities and local expertise

The integration of Industrie Cotto Possagno is based on operational continuity. The Italian company retains:

• his teams,
• its production units,
• its existing brands,
• its industrial expertise.

This choice reflects a desire to preserve a strong territorial rootsThis is often a determining factor in the construction materials sector. Short supply chains and proximity to clay quarries are indeed key factors in controlling costs and carbon footprint.

“We are very pleased that Industrie Cotto Possagno is joining the Edilians group. The local roots and skills of the Italian team will be fully valued.”

On the ground, roofing contractors and installation companies directly benefit from this continuity. Product ranges remain available without interruption, which limits the impact on ongoing projects.

Operational integration and decarbonization challenges

An integration day brought together the teams from both entities to initiate the first synergies. The objective is twofold:

• to harmonize industrial practices,
• to structure a common roadmap.

The announced priorities include:

• la health and security on industrial sites,
• la decarbonization of cooking processes, highly energy-intensive.

The manufacture of terracotta roof tiles relies on high-temperature thermal cycles. This implies significant energy consumption, often using gas. One of the technical solutions is to optimize kilns or integrate alternative energy sources.

"Our integration plan will focus in particular on health and safety and decarbonization, two key drivers of the Edilians Group culture."

This approach is in line with regulatory requirements related to the RE2020which requires a reduction in the carbon footprint of construction materials over their entire life cycle.

Industrial Synergies and European Development

For Cotto Possagno IndustryThis integration opens up development opportunities at the European level. The synergies mentioned concern:

• the sharing of industrial processes,
• supply chain optimization,
• the development of new product lines.

"This integration will allow us to strengthen our development while preserving the identity of our brands and the expertise of our teams."

In practice, a thermal design office will be able to benefit from a wider and more homogeneous range of services to meet the energy performance requirements of buildings, particularly on residential projects with pitched roofs.

Consolidation of the roofing materials sector

This acquisition illustrates a fundamental trend in the construction materials industry: the structuring of European groups capable of pooling industrial investments.

It addresses several issues:

• adaptation to environmental standards,
• energy cost control,
• maintaining local production capacities.

One operational limitation remains, however: the integration of different industrial cultures may require a period of adjustment, particularly regarding production methods and quality standards.

By consolidating its positions while preserving local specificities, Edilians Group continues to build a hybrid industrial model, between territorial anchoring and European strategy, adapted to the current requirements of the roofing sector.