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Anatolia Group Inc. is a global organization rooted in family heritage, design excellence, and industrial scale. Founded in Canada in 1995, Anatolia has grown into a diversified enterprise spanning surface materials, real estate, and long-term infrastructure investment. In 2025, the company celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of sustained growth and global expansion. Anatolia is recognized for its operational excellence and organizational culture, having first been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2018 and later achieving Platinum Club status in both 2024, 2025, and 2026. Most recently, Anatolia Canada was also certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting a strong people-first culture built around collaboration, accountability, and long-term thinking. Today, Anatolia operates approximately 5,000,000 sq. ft. of global facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, integrating manufacturing, logistics, product development, and design operations. The organization includes brands such as Anatolia, Aeterna, and Guardia , while Anatolia Capital Corp. manages a growing portfolio of industrial real estate and development land across Canada, the United States, and Türkiye. What defines Anatolia is its integrated approach, combining design innovation, operational scale, and a long-term ownership mindset to support the evolving needs of the built environment.
Anatolia was founded in Canada in 1995, but its roots trace back to the early 20th century in Türkiye through the Elmaagacli family’s history in the building materials industry. What began as a modest porcelain and ceramic tile distribution operation in Ontario has since evolved into a global organization spanning manufacturing, logistics, design, sourcing, and product development across multiple continents.
Anatolia combines design-driven product development with large-scale operational capabilities, advanced manufacturing technologies, global sourcing networks, and vertically integrated logistics infrastructure. The company’s approach blends innovation, craftsmanship, operational excellence, and long-term thinking to support both residential and commercial projects around the world.
Design is central to Anatolia’s identity. The company invests heavily in research and development, trend forecasting, prototyping, and in-house design teams located in both Canada and Türkiye. Anatolia’s collections are developed with a focus on balancing aesthetics, functionality, engineering, and architectural inspiration across a range of tile, mosaic, and slab products in natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, and sintered surfaces.
Anatolia’s mission is to design, manufacture, and deliver thoughtfully crafted surface materials that elevate the built environment through innovation, quality, service, and sustainability. Its vision is to become the world’s most trusted and forward-thinking surfaces brand through design leadership and responsible manufacturing. Anatolia’s purpose is to inspire meaningful spaces by connecting people with surfaces that combine artistry, performance, and enduring value.
Anatolia has received numerous awards and recognitions for business excellence, innovation, design, sustainability, and partnership performance across the global surface materials industry. The company has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for nine consecutive years and achieved Platinum Club status in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Anatolia has also received awards including Best of Style & Design at Surfaces 2025 for Aeterna Surfaces, The True North Award for Best Canadian Product 2025, the Tecna Awards 2024 recognizing excellence in manufacturing investment and innovation, Home Depot Canada’s Innovation of the Year Award, multiple Lowe’s Vendor Partner of the Year awards, and the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award. These recognitions reflect Anatolia’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, design leadership, sustainability, and customer partnerships.
Anatolia operates across multiple continents with facilities and teams throughout Canada, the United States, Türkiye, China, and India. Its global footprint includes manufacturing plants, sourcing offices, distribution centers, product development hubs, and logistics operations designed to support customers worldwide.
Colorsync is Anatolia’s proprietary technology designed to create visual harmony between the product surface and body composition for a more refined and cohesive appearance. Colorsync is available in a selection of Sintered Slab and Porcelain products.
Porcelain tiles/slabs: Made from refined clay fired at high temperatures; dense, low absorption (<0.5%), UV stable, and suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Thickness typically ranges from 6–20 mm.
Sintered slabs: Manufactured using extreme heat and pressure to fuse natural minerals (similar to porcelain but more engineered and often larger format). They offer very high resistance to heat, scratching, staining, and UV exposure, making them suitable for interior and exterior high-performance applications.
Quartz (engineered stone): Made from crushed natural quartz bound with polymer resins; non-porous and consistent in appearance but not UV stable, so it can discolor overtime when used in outdoor applications.
Anatolia manufactures select products within its advanced manufacturing facility in Türkiye, including a range of proprietary porcelain and sintered surface collections. These include all Colorsync collections (Majesto, Lustra, Lithoform and Serena), Monoforma collection and all Colorsync Sintered Slabs. In addition to its own manufacturing operations, Anatolia also sources products globally through a network of carefully selected manufacturing partners. The country of origin is specific to each individual collection and product type and may vary depending on the material and production facility. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the product packaging or the customer portal where country of origin details are listed for each item.
Anatolia’s advanced manufacturing facility in İzmir, Türkiye represents a major investment in innovation, automation, sustainability, and surface design technology. Spanning over 2 million square feet, the facility was designed around advanced Industry 4.0 manufacturing principles and integrates highly automated raw material handling, enclosed storage systems, advanced quality control processes, and state-of-the-art production technologies for porcelain tile/slab and sintered slab products. Sustainability is also a core focus of the facility, featuring over 2 million square feet of rooftop solar panels generating approximately 21.5 MW of energy, a 100% closed-loop water recycling system, rainwater harvesting infrastructure, automated dust recovery systems, and energy-efficient manufacturing technologies designed to reduce environmental impact.
Select products manufactured at Anatolia’s İzmir facility, including Colorsync Porcelain collections, Colorsync and unglazed sintered slabs, and the Monoforma Unglazed Porcelain collection, carry a range of internationally recognized certifications. These include ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 50001 Energy Management, CE, UKCA, GREENGUARD Gold, A+ Indoor Air Emissions, TSE Certified Quality, SASO, Zero Waste and select NSF certifications. These certifications support quality assurance, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, low VOC emissions, indoor air quality, public health and safety, and international regulatory compliance. For additional technical documentation and certification details, please visit the Tools & Resources page on Anatolia.com.
Anatolia’s advanced manufacturing facility in İzmir, Türkiye was designed with sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible manufacturing at its core. The facility features a large-scale solar panel system spanning over 2 million square feet of rooftop space, generating approximately 21.5 MW of energy and helping prevent roughly 19,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. Anatolia also operates a 100% closed-loop indoor water recycling system designed to reduce water consumption, minimize evaporation, and help prevent environmental contamination. Additional sustainability initiatives include a large rainwater harvesting and storage system, automated scrap and dust recovery systems that recycle production waste back into manufacturing, high-efficiency kiln and press technologies with heat recovery systems, reusable packaging innovations designed to reduce waste, and advanced automation systems focused on improving operational efficiency and minimizing material loss. The facility was also designed with LEED certification goals in mind and incorporates internationally recognized environmental and energy management certifications including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. More information can be found on the Anatolia Sustainability page.
Anatolia glazed ceramic, glazed porcelain, color body porcelain, and glass products are backed by a 10-year residential warranty for the original purchaser and a 5-year commercial warranty. The warranty covers manufacturing-related defects and published technical performance specifications when products are properly installed, maintained, and used as intended. For more information, please refer to the warranties available on the Tools + Resources page.
Anatolia Colorsync sintered slabs, Colorsync porcelain slabs, Colorsync porcelain tiles, and Colorsync porcelain mosaics include a lifetime residential warranty for the original purchaser and a 10-year commercial warranty. Coverage applies to qualifying manufacturing defects and published technical performance standards when the products are installed, maintained and used according to Anatolia guidelines. For more information, please refer to the warranties available on the Tools + Resources page.
Anatolia and its manufacturing partners do not intentionally add lead as an ingredient to the body materials or glazes used in manufactured products. While naturally occurring raw materials and glaze compounds may contain trace amounts of inorganic elements, the finished products are manufactured so that lead concentrations remain below regulated reporting thresholds. Anatolia also performs analytical testing through its suppliers as part of product safety and compliance procedures, and products containing lead at reportable levels have not been identified.
Acidic cleaners, bleach, ammonia, oil-based cleaners, cleaning waxes, and abrasive products such as steel wool or scouring pads should not be used as part of routine maintenance, as they may damage or dull the surface finish.
Yes. Even sealed natural stone can be affected by acidic substances such as wine, vinegar, fruit juice, and similar liquids. Any spills should be cleaned up as quickly as possible to help protect the surface.
Anatolia offers slab products in two formats: Porcelain Slabs are available in 120 × 280 cm in a 6 mm thickness, while Sintered Slabs are available in 160 × 320 cm in a 6 mm thickness.
Yes. Anatolia sintered and porcelain slabs are suitable for countertop applications when properly installed over appropriate structural support systems following recommended fabrication and installation guidelines. For more information, please refer to the Fabrication Manual and Installation Manual available on the Tools + Resources page.
No. Anatolia sintered and porcelain slabs are non-porous and do not require sealing as part of routine maintenance.
Yes. Anatolia sintered and porcelain slabs are designed to be highly durable, stain resistant, UV resistant, and resistant to high temperatures, frost, and moisture. However, while extremely durable, the surfaces are not indestructible. Excessive impact, improper use, or abrasive materials may cause scratches, chips, or cracks. For more information, please refer to the Care and Maintenance Manual available on the Tools + Resources page.
While extremely durable, Aeterna sintered slabs are not indestructible. Excessive force, improper use, or impact can result in scratches, chips, or cracks. Cutting boards and proper surface protection are recommended.
Yes. Anatolia sintered and porcelain slabs can be fabricated using traditional stone fabrication equipment including bridge saws, CNC machines, contouring machines, and waterjet cutting systems when appropriate tools and parameters are used. For more information, please refer to the Fabrication Manual available on the Tools + Resources page.
Yes. Bookmatch and continuous bookmatch slabs require careful planning prior to cutting and installation to help maintain graphic alignment and visual continuity.
At least 4 people are recommended for handling 6 mm slabs. For more information, please refer to the Material Handling Manual available on the Tools + Resources page.
Anatolia sintered slabs should be stored carefully in stable, protected environments following all recommended material handling and storage procedures to help prevent breakage, chipping, or damage during storage and transportation. For more information, please refer to the Material Handling Manual available on the Tools + Resources page.
High-performance deformable adhesives meeting ANSI A118.4 or ISO C2E S2 standards or better are recommended depending on the installation type, substrate, and environmental conditions.
Yes. Movement joints, perimeter joints, subdivision joints, and expansion joints are required during installation to accommodate thermal, mechanical, and structural movement.
Anatolia sintered and porcelain slab countertops can be fabricated with a variety of edge treatments depending on the desired design aesthetic and installation method. Proper edge fabrication should always be completed by experienced fabricators using tools and techniques specifically designed for sintered slabs. The fabrication manual includes guidance related to countertop edge finishes, cutting procedures, mitering considerations, polishing recommendations, and support requirements. Careful planning is especially important around corners, cut-outs, overhangs, and bookmatched designs to help maintain both structural integrity and visual continuity. For best results, edge fabrication should follow the recommendations outlined in the Anatolia Fabrication Manual (available on the Tools + Resources page) and be performed using approved fabrication equipment and wet cutting methods.
For everyday maintenance, regularly sweep or vacuum the surface and clean using a flat mop, warm water, and a neutral cleaner diluted according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A non-abrasive microfiber cloth is recommended to help preserve the finish. After cleaning, rinse the surface with clean water to remove any remaining residue.
Abrasive pads, steel wool, cleaning waxes, oil-based cleaners, ammonia, bleach, hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, and highly acidic or alkaline cleaning products should not be used on Anatolia sintered and porcelain slab surfaces, as they may damage or dull the finish.
Harsh or abrasive products such as steel wool, abrasive pads, hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, bleach, waxes, and oil-based cleaners should not be used, as they may damage or dull the surface.
Oil and grease can typically be removed using alkaline detergents or specialty degreasers formulated for slab surfaces. For heavier buildup, stronger commercial grease removers may be used after first testing in an inconspicuous area.
Yes. According to the Countertop Comparison section in the Care & Maintenance Manual (available on the Tools + Resources page), sintered and procelain slabs offer strong resistance to heat, stains, moisture, UV exposure, thermal shock, and abrasion, making them suitable for many indoor and outdoor applications.
Yes. Lightweight fiberglass mesh backing reinforcement is available upon request for both 6 mm sintered and porcelain slabs. Please contact your Business Development Manager for ordering details.
Yes. Marmiline engineered stone products come pre-sealed to help improve resistance to common staining agents. However, sealing does not make the material completely resistant to etching, so acidic substances, strong chemicals, and sodium-softened water should still be avoided. Resealing may also be required over time to help maintain long-term performance.
For regular cleaning, use a soft cloth with warm water and a mild pH-neutral cleaner that is non-abrasive and free from bleach or pigments. Abrasive pads, harsh cleaners, and products that could scratch or dull the surface should not be used.
Marmiline should not be exposed to acidic or alkaline cleaners, bleach-heavy products, dyes, oils, powders, or harsh chemicals that could damage or etch the surface. Abrasive cleaning products should also be avoided to help preserve the polished finish.
Spills should be cleaned immediately using a damp cloth to help minimize the risk of staining or etching, especially from acidic substances. Prompt cleaning is recommended even on sealed surfaces.
Light stains may often be treated by gently applying rubbing alcohol to the affected area, followed by rinsing and drying the surface thoroughly. Resealing the treated area afterward is recommended.
For more stubborn stains, a cloth soaked in a 50/50 mixture of bleach and water can be placed over the stain for approximately 10 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes. Afterward, rinse thoroughly, wipe dry, and reseal the surface if necessary.
No. Marmiline engineered stone products are not recommended for steam shower applications.
Yes. Rapid or extreme temperature changes should be avoided, as they may negatively affect the engineered stone surface over time.
If staining or etching cannot be removed through regular maintenance methods, it is recommended to contact a professional stone restoration specialist for evaluation and treatment.
Yes. Before installation, all Marmiline products should be inspected for color consistency, size, thickness, bevel details, and polishing quality. Once the material has been installed, claims related to these issues may no longer be accepted.
Guardia is a multi-layered, reusable surface protection mat designed to protect floors and hard surfaces from tools, debris, paint, liquids, dirt, and other job site hazards.
Guardia is waterproof, breathable, tear resistant, anti-slip, flexible, reusable, and easy to install. Its self-adhesive backing helps keep it securely in place while helping save installation time.
Guardia Pro is designed with a special absorbent layer on top of the woven material so that liquids do not pool on top while still giving it breathability and extra tearing and tensile strength.
Simply roll out the mat, overlap sections by approximately 4 inches (10 cm), and shape it around corners, frames, stairs, and baseboards as needed. For added security, taping the start and end of the rolls is recommended.
Yes. Guardia is designed as a reusable protection solution. Cleaning the underlying surface before installation helps maintain adhesive performance for repeated use.
Re-using Guardia depends on many factors. If the previous job site has been properly prepared per the recommendations, the roll can be used many, many times. However, once items are spilled or the product becomes stained or has debris on top, re-rolling the Guardia will transfer the stain / liquid or debris from the FRONT of the roll to the BACK of the roll, and as such will be an issue when relaid. Any loose debris could become stuck in the adhesive and lead to scratches when reused if not properly cleaned prior to rolling. These are considerations to keep in mind as to when the right time is to replace your Guardia protection mat.
For best performance, Guardia should be used in environments between 50–86°F (10–30°C) with humidity levels below 60%.
Heavy objects should not remain directly on the protection mat for more than 24 hours continuously, as prolonged pressure may affect the material or adhesive performance.
To help ensure clean removal and reduce the possibility of adhesive residue, Guardia should not remain on unfinished surfaces for more than 60 consecutive days.
No. Guardia should not be applied to surfaces treated with solvent-based products until those materials are fully cured according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and no longer emit solvent vapors.
No. Floor heating systems should always be turned off before installing or using Guardia.
Guardia is not recommended for cement or concrete surfaces. Due to the mineral and polymer content of these surfaces, the adhesive layer may leave residue or may not adhere as effectively.
If environmental conditions or extended use affect adhesion, surfaces can typically be cleaned using a soft cloth, lukewarm water, and a small amount of neutral pH soap.
Yes. Guardia should be kept away from open flames and heat sources at all times.
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