After over 25 years in the tile industry, Anatolia embarked on a groundbreaking journey to revolutionize manufacturing. Following years of research, development, planning, and construction, Anatolia's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility which spans over 2 million square feet in the heart of Izmir Turkiye, encapsulates an innovative design vision that is set to transform the way we think of surfaces.

Anatolia’s manufacturing facility is built on the principle of sustainability. Every feature, every process throughout the facility has been strategically harnessed to minimize our environmental footprint, enhance operational efficiency, and produce industry-leading products for the global design community.

Anatolia’s facility prioritizes sustainability, with solar panels covering the entire 2 million + square-foot roof, generating 21.5 MW and significantly powering the plant. This eco-friendly effort prevents 19,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. Our 100% closed-loop water recycling system, housed within the facility, reduces contamination risk and ensures product quality, reflecting our environmental commitment. We’ve implemented a rainwater harvesting system, storing 2,200 tons for irrigation. Our automated dust collection system recycles dust particles back into production, reducing pollution and enhancing resource efficiency. These environmental principles lay the foundation for our production facility that we are so proud of.

Imagine walking through a marvel of modern engineering where raw materials begin their journey along a fully automated raw material receiving system, guided by barcodes and kiosks. Built on Industry leading 4.0 principles and ERP integration, this system automates raw material collection, quality control, and shipping.

As raw materials travel along a 2km conveyor belt, they are then stored in the industry's first fully enclosed and automated storage system, designed specifically for raw materials like clay, feldspar, and kaolin. With 84 storage units and towering 17-meter automated reclaimers, this system ensures that materials are stored safely, free from contamination, and preserved in optimal condition for the next phase of production.

Our story doesn’t end there, it is just the beginning. Our advanced dry colouring system breathes life into every piece, blending pigments, grains, and flakes to create a spectrum of colours and textures. Inspired by the intricate beauty of natural stone, this system crafts patterns that are both authentic and on-trend.

The journey continues with the Continua+ press line which transforms production with a mold-free horizontal system that extrudes raw materials, allowing for flexible designs in various sizes and thicknesses. With precise pressure control, the process ensures each tile is dense, strong, and accurate. The final X-ray inspection guarantees uniform density. This innovative method boosts output and cuts waste to 3%, with 100% recyclability of all byproducts.

Digital Printing with inkjet technology allows for incredible design flexibility and customization, further elevating our creations. This technology replicates the timeless beauty of natural stone and contemporary designs with stunning accuracy, capturing every vein and texture. In-house designs, developed through our patented photography methods, showcase true-to-nature bookmatching, highlighting the stone’s inherent beauty and ensuring consistency across production batches.

The next step in the process highlights the kilns — an impressive lineup of 11 kilns, some extending up to 258 meters in length. Anatolia’s facility boasts these 11 kilns, each capable of reaching temperatures up to 1,230 degrees Celsius. This carefully controlled, multi-step heating and cooling process minimizes stress on the products, enhancing their strength and durability during fabrication. High thermal insulation and efficient filtration methods contribute to significant energy savings, aligning with Anatolia’s sustainability goals. This process emulates the natural stone formation that occurs over millennia, all while preserving Earth’s resources.

Our product then enters Leviga+, where achieving premium finishes becomes an art form. Special machinery creates surfaces that are honed to perfection, mimicking the natural elegance of stone. For those seeking a glossy, reflective finish, Supershine technology delivers just that, while additional scraping processes add texture, enhancing the natural look and feel.

Precise adjustments are made to product measurements, setting new industry standards, while the surface finishes are perfected to create smooth honed finishes or polished, stain-resistant surfaces. The digital process ensures that each piece not only looks extraordinary but feels as real and refined as it appears.

In this facility, every step of the process tells a story of innovation, sustainability, and excellence, turning raw materials into works of art that embody the perfect blend of technology and nature.

And our vision doesn’t stop here. We envision a future where innovation and sustainability converge in perfect harmony. Our state-of-the-art facility, aiming for LEED certification, is powered by cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly practices, setting a new standard in the industry.

More is on the horizon. Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship, shaping the surfaces of tomorrow.