ANCA

ANCA Pty Ltd is an Australia company which designs and manufactures computer numerical controlled grinding machines. The company was founded in 1974 by Pat Boland and Pat McCluskey in Melbourne, Australia. ANCA has its headquarters and main manufacturing plant in Melbourne where it employs about 400 people. Since 2006 two additional plants have been opened in Thailand and Taiwan. The company is export-oriented and has expanded its operations by opening sales offices in nine other countries throughout America, Europe and Asia. In 2006 it won three Governor of Victoria Export Awards, and was reported to be a leader in its field of high-end precision grinders that are used in many industries including aeronautics and automotive production. The company produces a range of computer numerical control tool and cutter grinders to meet large-scale manufacturing and entry-level production requirements. The company also produces medical and dental drills. ANCA has exported approximately 4000 machines, and was named Australian Exporter of the Year in 1999. The company is also the world’s leading manufacturer of CNC Tool and Cutter Grinders.