Nello Dal Tio founds the Astoria CMA group, heir to a historic brand in the Italian tradition of espresso coffee machines.
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First requests for Astoria coffee machines from abroad.
Astoria coffee machines reach the United States for the first time.
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Astoria incorporates General Espresso Equipment Corporation (GEEC – Astoria USA), a company specialized in distribution of the brand in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
In collaboration with the Adriano Design studio, Sibilla is launched, an eccentric and tough looking machine. This marks the beginning of a new generation of lightweight counter-top machines, able to create a new relationship between barista and customer.
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The MCE production plants in Timisoara (Romania) officially opens its doors.
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The new plant in Susegana (Treviso) is opened, an expression of the Group's growing potential and a cutting-edge industrial philosophy based on lean manufacturing principles.
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.
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With the acquisition by the Ryoma holding of Milan, continuity with the company goals and vocation is accompanied by a higher international profile and increased investments in Research and Development.
Astoria introduces HYbrid during Host Milano. This innovative espresso machine makes it possible to combine the world of traditional machines with that of the super-automatics.
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Plus4Champions is the official machine at the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) and the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (WCIGS) 2015, 2016, 2017.
Astoria renews its image and turns red, showing off a new logo and emblem to the world.
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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. Presence on a European level is also further consolidated with the opening of a branch in Russia.
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Launch of the #TheStormIsComing tour all over the world.