Minister of Development visits EXPO REVESTIR and expresses support for the sector

The last day of the event was visited by the Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Fernando Pimentel. The minister walked through the pavilions and visited stands together with the promoters of the fair and the president of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX-BRASIL), Maurício Borges. Afterwards, he met with businessmen from the ceramic tile segment and participated in the signing ceremony of the agreement between APEX-BRASIL and the Brazilian Association of Architecture Offices (AsBea). Also during the ceremony, APEX-BRASIL renewed with ANFACER its commitment to stimulate the internationalization of the ceramic tile sector. During the visit, the minister said he was impressed with what he saw at the fair and stimulated by the conversation he had with the businessmen of the sector. "The Dilma Rousseff government is very committed to stimulating the developed sectors of the industry. The coverings sector is one of them. I was very proud of what I saw, not only as a minister, but as a Brazilian citizen", said the Minister.

Architect Day closes the 9th International Forum of Architecture and Construction with big names on the world stage

Exclusively in Brazil to participate in the Architect's Day, Asa Bruno, director of the acclaimed London office Ron Arad Architects, presented to Brazilian professionals the projects and the profile of the work done by the company around the world. Responsible for the Design Museum Holon, in Israel, and Mediacité, in Belgium, Asa Bruno was one of the highlights of the INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION FORUM. Gonçalo Byrne (Portugal) was another attraction of the day. An architect with an extensive portfolio, Byrne talked to Brazilian architects about the relationship between architecture, time and life. At the press conference, the architect declared: "I am impressed with the extent, the quantity and the quality of everything I saw at the fair".

AsBea's panel launched at EXPO REVESTIR the Council of Architecture and Urbanism

The Brazilian Association of Architectural Firms (AsBea), with the support of ANFACER, launched at EXPO REVESTIR the Council of Architecture and Urbanism (CAU), which guarantees the good exercise of the profession and for the recognition of the architecture and urbanism professional. AsBea, which is a co-promoter of Architects' Day, presented CAU in a panel presented by Ronaldo Rezende, president of the entity. The panel also included the participation of authorities from the Brazilian Association of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ABAP), Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB), Brazilian Association of Teaching of Architecture and Urbanism (ABEA), National Federation of Architects and Urbanists (FNA).

Tecnargilla Brasil Forum updates knowledge on the production of coatings

International speakers discussed the advances in technology and the future of the ceramic industry at Tecnargilla Brasil, part of the INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION FORUM. The Tecnargilla Brasil Forum is promoted by ANFACER in partnership with