Italian engineering in Australian construction, with support from International Tiles Agency Srl.
Voices from the field
Lorenzo Braglia, International Tiles Agency:
“Brickworks first contacted us in 2021. Since then, we’ve coordinated a complex process over three years.
Our role was to serve as a connection between Ferrari & Cigarini and Brickworks, thanks to our constant presence both in Australia and in Maranello.”
Francesco Rosi, former Area Manager Ferrari & Cigarini Australia:
“International Tiles Agency played a fundamental role in managing the strategic-commercial process.
Their availability and network made the difference. They followed the entire project step by step with us.”
Industrial innovation at the heart of Australia:
A fully automated, high-speed production line. A shared vision. A strategic evolution in thin brick manufacturing.
This is how the collaboration between Ferrari & Cigarini, Brickworks (one of Australia’s largest brick manufacturers), and International Tiles Agency Srl led to the creation of the most advanced thin brick processing line in the Southern Hemisphere.
The challenge
Thin brick systems are reshaping modern architecture by offering the timeless look of traditional brick in a lighter, more versatile format.
Brickworks was seeking a next-generation solution that would:
- Maximize production speed
- Guarantee top safety for operators
- Support multiple systems like Thintec and Truebricks
- Reduce waste and streamline logistics
The solution
With the strategic coordination of International Tiles Agency, Ferrari & Cigarini developed and delivered a tailor-made, fully automated system equipped with cutting-edge technologies:
- Precision cutting and calibration
- Advanced profiling system
- Drying and optional waxing
- Integrated quality control
- Recycling system
- Logistics optimization
This project represents a key step for the Australian building industry, showing how Italian engineering can meet global production challenges with long-term vision.
International Tiles Agency Srl continues to build real bridges between Italian technology and international construction markets.
Below you’ll find the full video created by Brickworks.
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