ANCO Equipment and Services Expands Global Footprint with Opening of ANCO East-Thailand

125-Year-Old Rendering Pioneer Reinforces Commitment to Global Customers with New Regional Facility

HIGH POINT, NC, USA — ANCO Equipment and Services, the original innovator in animal by-product rendering and food processing solutions, today announced the grand opening of its newest company, ANCO East (Thailand) Co., Ltd. This strategic expansion strengthens ANCO’s ability to serve customers across Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East, reinforcing the company’s 125-year legacy as a trusted partner and advisor to processors worldwide.

“ANCO’s story has always been one of innovation, resilience, and genuine care for our customers,” said Tom Stanforth, Owner and President of ANCO Equipment and Services. “The launch of ANCO East is not just a geographic expansion—it’s a commitment to being closer to the markets we serve, providing timely solutions, and extending the trust we’ve built in North America to customers across the globe.”

The new Thailand-based entity is staffed with a growing local team covering engineering and customer coordination, with plans to expand further to meet regional demand. By establishing a dedicated presence in Asia, ANCO enhances its ability to provide real-time support, faster response, and tailored solutions that reflect both global standards and local market needs.

“Having a team on the ground in Asia has already proven invaluable,” Stanforth added. “They understand the cultural and technical landscape, and they’ve helped us respond to customers more quickly and effectively than ever before. This facility gives us the ability to scale that responsiveness while maintaining the high-quality standards that define ANCO.”

While ANCO East will serve as a hub for international operations, ANCO remains firmly rooted in its U.S. manufacturing tradition. The majority of ANCO equipment is produced in the United States, ensuring durability, compliance, and tariff advantages at a time when global supply chain stability is more important than ever. The combination of U.S.-made quality and a strategically located regional presence allows ANCO to deliver the best of both worlds—reliability and responsiveness.

Looking ahead, ANCO East plans to expand its capabilities beyond engineering support to include distribution, manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, control panel design, and field service. Local Thai talent will be trained by ANCO USA specialists to ensure consistency with ANCO’s global standards.

For ANCO, the opening of ANCO East is a milestone in a journey that began with the Allbright-Nell Company more than a century ago. Today, ANCO continues to live out its values of genuine care, trusted expertise, honesty, and resourceful focus, while writing the next chapter of its global story.

About ANCO Equipment and Services
For over 125 years, ANCO Equipment and Services, LLC, has been a leader in the rendering and food processing equipment industry, serving processors in poultry, beef, pork, and beyond. Headquartered in the United States, ANCO designs and manufactures customized, high-performance systems—including cookers, presses, hydrolyzers, and dryers—that are trusted by plant managers and technicians worldwide. With U.S.-made quality, a commitment to customer care, and a growing global presence, ANCO transforms complex challenges into resourceful solutions.

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Christy C. Joyce
Chief Marketing Officer
ANCO Equipment and Services
336.508.9809 | cjoyce@ancoeas.com
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