Marca Corona

300 174 Hamish Kilburn
  • 0

Founded way back in 1741, Marca Corona is the oldest ceramics company in the Sassuolo district. A long story of excellence told with pride within the company museum, the Galleria Marca Corona.

All the steps of the productive and creative process in fact take place entirely in Italy, using the finest raw materials, the most advanced technologies and highly qualified staff, in full compliance with environmental protection and health and safety regulations.

Marca Corona today proposes porcelain stoneware floor tiles and white-body wall tiles that are able to combine the highest technical performance with irresistible looks. A complete and versatile range of products, ranging from the Linea 1741 line of small sizes with timeless appeal to the innovative 120×240 slabs and the HiThick range for outdoor use. In order to meet different design needs, Marca Corona has also created its own Project Division to provide industry professionals with cutting-edge technical solutions.

  • Annual production capacity: 6,500,000 square metres
  • Annual turnover: over €70 million
  • Office space: 1200 square metres
  • Showrooms: 600 square metres
  • Employees: 250

These figures show the commitment and success of a company that has known how to combine history with innovation, passion with technology, profound local roots with internationalisation.

Since 1982, it has been part of Gruppo Concorde, the main European ceramics group that is wholly Italian owned. Marca Corona has made a name for itself in the top segments of the international market as a lively advocate of Italian style throughout the world.

www.marcacorona.it/en/

Share

  • 0
Author

Hamish Kilburn

All stories by: Hamish Kilburn

Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.