Anatolia Unveils New Manufacturing Facility in Turkey
Vaughan, Ontario, September 18, 2024-Anatolia-a Canadian-based international company specializing in the design, manufacturing and distribution of sintered stone slabs, tiles, and natural stone products-has unveiled its new manufacturing facility.
The two million plus square-foot facility, located in the heart of Izmir, Turkey, combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability, from solar panels spanning over two million square feet, which cut carbon emissions by 19,000 tons annually to its closed-loop water recycling system and 2,200-ton rainwater cistern.
The facility features a fully automated raw material receiving system, integrated with bar codes and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) based on Industry 4.0 principles. Raw materials travel along a two kilometer conveyor belt to be stored in an enclosed raw material storage system, the first of its kind in the industry. An advanced dry coloring system creates a limitless array of visual, surface and textural designs. The Continua+ press line revolutionizes manufacturing exuding raw material without traditional molds for design flexibility, while digital printing technology offers customization and precision.
Our kilns, extending up to 258 meters long, and capable of reaching temperatures of 1,230 degrees Celsius. The Leviga+ process and Supershine technology further refine the products.