Brewing a new future of coffee excellence
A group of artisans who set out in 1969 to bring an idea to life today has transformed into the single largest coffee machine factory in the world. Here are the milestones that have made Astoria the brand recognized and appreciated today.
1969
Nello Dal Tio founds the Astoria CMA group, heir to a historic brand in the Italian tradition of espresso coffee machines.
1972
First requests for Astoria coffee machines from abroad.
1978
Astoria coffee machines reach the United States for the first time.
1995
Astoria incorporates General Espresso Equipment Corporation, a company specialized in distribution of the brand in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
1998
In collaboration with the Adriano Design studio, Sibilla is launched, an eccentric and tough looking machine.
2002
The MCE production plants in Timisoara officially opens its doors.
2007
The new plant in Susegana is opened, an expression of the Group's growing potential and a cutting-edge industrial philosophy based on lean manufacturing principles.
2009
Introduction of a new site in France. The Green Line is born, designed to combine excellence in the coffee cup and sustainability. Its patriarch is flagship product Plus 4 You.
2012
With the acquisition by the Ryoma holding of Milan, vocation is accompanied by a higher international profile and increased investments in Research and Development.
2013
Astoria introduces HYbrid during Host Milano.
2015
Plus4Champions is the official machine at the World Latte Art Championship and the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship
2017
Storm is the new coffee machine that sanctions Astoria's official entry into the world of professional baristas, launched on the occasion of Host Milano.
2018
Launch of the #TheStormIsComing tour all over the world.
2022
Astoria launches the new Plus 4 You Advantage in two versions, multiboiler and singleboiler
2023
Astoria revamps its image with new logo, payoff and colors
Mission
Since 1969 Astoria has been developing a complete range of Made in Italy professional coffee machines with its own technologies, unrivalled concepts and integral adaptability of use. Effective, competitive and elegant proposals for large coffee roasters, chains and other projects that need tailor-made solutions, maximum reliability and that seek a distinctive mark in their products. Our machines are created in powerful, sustainable and virtuous industrial spaces. We have a rich corporate culture proudly founded on our history, taking into account and caring for all the people who have travelled it so far and our responsibility towards the future.
Values
It is thanks to the sharing of common values that each member of the Astoria crew never loses his or her compass and works in one direction. Just like in a coffee machine, where each component works in perfect harmony.
Sustainability
The activities related to Astoria's corporate responsibility do not focus exclusively on the protection of the environment, but also on a series of initiatives that respect and professional develop individuals, in addition to offering the perfect espresso. In line with principles of sustainability and consumer responsibility, Astoria promotes the Slow Espresso Experience, which combines the sensory experience of coffee tasting, with respect for biodiversity and sustainability.
Slow espresso
For us, loyalty to quality Italian Espresso is more than an ongoing commitment-it is our philosophy of life.
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