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Today, the Del Conca Group is recognized internationally for the superior quality of its products, the excellence of its service, its innovative capabilities, and the distinguished design it offers. After years of substantial investments in production capacity and global sales growth, the Del Conca Group has established itself as one of the leading and most important ceramic tile groups in Europe.</p><p><br></p><p>The planning and design of each collection is conceived and carried out in Italy, in the Group&rsquo;s own research facility. 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