Ancora Group: at the forefront of innovation and development

Ancora Group has reported 20% year-on-year turnover growth in 2011 to a total of 52 million euro. This extremely positive result reflects the company's ongoing research and development efforts, its ability to respond effectively to the demands of the market and its strong focus on customer service. Over the last three years Ancora Group has invested more than 5 million euro in research and development, focusing on custom plant design to meet specific customer requirements.

Thanks to its ownership of a number of national and international patents, the high quality of its plants and an uncompromising commercial strategy, the group has installed more than 800 lines in over 40 countries worldwide. The group's key markets are in Europe (including Italy and Eastern Europe), Latin America and North Africa. Its most widely sold products include complete lines for honing and lapping, special cutting lines, and eco-sustainable and energy-saving solutions for the ceramic industry.

The Sassuolo-based group has also recently redesigned its website, making it richer in content as well as more functional, interactive and simple to navigate. The decision to host news and press releases on the homepage reflects the aim of providing constantly updated information. The site also provides full information on Ancora's participation at Tecnargilla 2012 (hall D1, stand 071).