Technology & Innovation

A COMPLETELY INDOOR PRODUCTION FACILITY

Anatolia has embarked on a substantial undertaking, marked by a significant investment in infrastructure development and planning, to encompass its entire production facility within an enclosed indoor environment. This strategic decision yields multifaceted advantages, among them being the mitigation of contaminations. By safeguarding both finished products and raw materials from the influence of weather elements, Anatolia achieves an unprecedented level of operational purity.

IT IS NOTEWORTHY THAT ANATOLIA STANDS AS THE SOLE FACILITY GLOBALLY TO UPHOLD A 100% INDOOR PRODUCTION MODEL, WITH NO ASPECT OF ITS PROCESSES, EQUIPMENT OR INVENTORY EXPOSED TO EXTERNAL ELEMENTS.

PATENTED IMAGING TECHNOLOGY

Anatolia has developed a patented and innovative natural stone slab scanning device that is unparalleled in the world. It allows us to be nimble and portable with our scanning, to give us access to an unlimited number of slabs to scan.  This gives us the most flexibility, speed, accuracy, and choice of slabs to photograph, and reduces wastage as no slabs need to be destroyed in the process.  It also reduces carbon emissions, as the slabs don’t need to be transported, instead we transport our expert photographers and equipment to the slab locations.

RAW MATERIALS

Our selection of premium raw materials reflects a dedication to both quality and logistical precision, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain that keeps our production machinery in perpetual motion.  The pursuit of sustainable quality, a paramount objective, led us on a global quest, researching and evaluating countless material suppliers. In this manner, we forged a foundation built upon the finest materials, committed to excellence and environmental responsibility.

AUTOMATED RAW MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Building on our commitment to premium materials, Anatolia’s raw material management system represents a seamless integration of advanced automation, efficiency, and precision. From the moment materials arrive, an industry-first automated kiosk system governs intake, quality control, and logistics through ERP-integrated barcode scanning. Materials are then conveyed along a 2km belt to a fully enclosed, automated storage facility that homogenizes large volumes—ensuring uniformity in color and quality from the start. This is followed by energy-efficient grinding in ball mills and rapid drying via spray dryers, forming a fine, consistent powder. Finally, 35 high-capacity silos store and regulate the flow of body powder to the production lines, enabling continuous operation with minimal waste and optimal consistency.

SYSTEMS UNITING HARMONIOUSLY

Our cutting-edge IT systems stand as a testament to our unwavering commitment to production excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation.  At the heart of our operations, our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) orchestrates and monitors the entire production process with precision and sophistication.  Our gate automation, coupled with state-of-the-art weighing systems, automates the receipt of bulk raw materials, enabling seamless goods receipt and cross verification with goods issued. MES integration extends to bulk raw material storage, ensuring seamless coordination.

COUNTLESS IT INTEGRATIONS

The integration of our MES with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System streamlines production order management, while sensors provide real-time measurements of production and consumption, enhancing data-driven decision making. MES further facilitates production confirmations, consumption tracking, and quantity management, ensuring accuracy and accountability. MES seamlessly integrates with Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV), optimizing material flow.  The Warehouse Management System (WMS) integration enhances efficiency in handling finished products, while the implementation of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) labels minimizes manual scanning, expediting the receipt process across our warehouses.  Our IT systems are the backbone of our operations, propelling us toward heightened productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

SAFETY
Firstly, our packaging solution enhances workplace safety by minimizing potential hazards to employees, thus fostering a secure and productive working environment.  Secondly, they prioritize safety throughout the shipping and handling process, reducing the risk of damage to the large format slabs, minimizing challenges and wasted resources.

EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
The packaging bundle solution was designed with efficiency in mind, optimizing space within shipping containers and ensuring the economical use of resources throughout the logistics process, 4 bundles can fit in one 20ft container.

Distinguished by its unique design, our packaging solution facilitates vertical stacking, a capability unmatched by other offerings on the market.  This innovative feature optimizes storage, enabling a greater volume of products to be accommodated within a reduced spatial footprint. It offers operational efficiency through the seamless conversion of products from vertical to horizontal, or vice versa, facilitated effortlessly by hydraulic converters.  Additionally, its adaptability can be effortlessly maneuvered using ether a forklift or a crane, elevating the efficiency of handling and distribution processes.