Florim USA, one of the largest porcelain tile manufacturers in North America, is celebrating a major milestone—25 years of operation at its state-of-the-art facility in Clarksville, Tenn. Since opening its doors in 2000, the company has remained deeply committed to domestic manufacturing, sustainability and design leadership, proudly producing 100% of its tile products in the U.S.
As a cornerstone of the Clarksville community and a respected name in the global ceramics industry, Florim USA has grown to be a leader in cutting-edge porcelain tile products for both commercial and residential spaces. Its dedication to quality, innovation, and environmental stewardship has made it a trusted partner for distributor partners, industry professionals and end users, bringing design visions to life.
In 2018, Florim USA launched MILE®stone, a distributed brand built on the foundation of Italian design heritage and blended with American craftsmanship. MILE®stone has established itself as a leader in the U.S. market, offering sustainable, design-forward porcelain tile collections—all made in the U.S..
In 2021, MILE®stone became the first porcelain tile brand to launch a carbon-neutral collection, underscoring its commitment to environmental responsibility, now offering seven additional carbon-neutral collections. Later that year, MILE®stone launched its Designer Advisory Council (DAC), consisting of accomplished architects and designers brought together to share insights and expertise on the design industry. In support of DAC, MILE®stone introduced Stories— representing an ongoing commitment to giving a voice to the American design community. For this program, DAC members submit collection concepts for consideration, and from these submissions, one collection is selected for collaborative development. Each new chapter of Stories introduces the resulting, new tile collection.
MILE®stone broke new ground again in 2023 when it began manufacturing gauged porcelain large format tiles in Clarksville. That same year, Florim USA introduced Digital Texture, a cutting-edge glaze technology that delivers dimensional surfaces with remarkable precision, realistic detail and dynamic movement. In 2024, these advancements earned Florim USA the prestigious TecnAwards for Best North American Manufacturing Plant: Innovation and Sustainability, further cementing its role as a pioneer in American-made porcelain tile.
“Florim USA leadership in the North American ceramic industry wouldn’t be possible without the vision and the entrepreneurial courage of our chairman and Group president, Claudio Lucchese,” said Rodolfo Panisi, Florim USA president & CEO. “The large investments completed over the years illustrate Florim USA’s commitment to customers, partners and the community. Innovation, sustainability, quality and design are the pillars we proudly base our new initiatives upon and today, more than ever, we are looking forward to an even brighter future.”
Florim USA extends its thanks to the incredible employees, loyal customers and trusted partners who have been a critical part of the 25-year journey. The company’s success has been built upon the dedication of its team, whose passion and craftsmanship drive excellence every day. It is also deeply grateful for the continued support of its customers, whose trust and collaboration inspire innovation and quality. And with the shared vision and commitment of valued partners, Florim USA has been able to grow, evolve and lead with purpose. Together, these relationships have shaped what the company is today—and continue to fuel what’s next.
