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porcelain tiles in all domestic and commercial environments , thereby overcoming existing technical limits . After experiencing continuous growth throughout the 1980s , thanks to flourishing demand for adhesives , Kerakoll invested in a second plant in Sassuolo , in 1989 . Transitioning from manufacturing products for the preparation , laying , and finishing of all types of flooring , the organization entered the construction sector in the 1990s , enabling it to become a partner for builders all around the globe . Since then , it has opened branches and manufacturing facilities in multiple countries , with an emphasis on crafting eco-friendly versions of its original products .
To that end , in 2008 , Kerakoll began constructing the Kerakoll GreenLab , the most advanced technological center in the world for the study and development of new materials for the green building sector . This groundbreaking facility propelled the company to the forefront of the green building industry , with its sustainable solutions and technological leadership recognized internationally . Furthermore , in 2010 , Kerakoll was awarded the ‘ Green Life 2010 ’ award in the ‘ Sustainable Living ’ category by Italy ’ s Legambiente , the most important national recognition in the environmental field . This accolade honors sustainable innovation that stands out for its originality and potential for development . Kerakoll ’ s status as a leading force in green building was further solidified when it was certified by the Société Générale de Surveillance ( SGS ) a year later . SGS is the world ’ s most prominent authority for system and certification control , and its ratings are widely recognized as a reliable , comprehensive , and essential tool for measuring the environmental sustainability of products .
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