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Amica S.A. manufactures its products in Europe, and sells them in more than 30 countries. Get to know Amica Wronki S.A.

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Amica in Germany

Amica in Poland

Amica in South-Eastern Europe

Amica in Russia

Amica in Ukraine

Amica in United Kingdom

Gram in Denmark

Amica is one of the most dynamic manufacturers of household appliances, offering a broad range of products. The company's core production covers all aspects of white goods; a Cooker Factory, a Refrigerator Factory, a Ceramic Fittings Factory and the latest, commissioned in the year of 2000 a Washing Machine Factory. Amica portfolio also offers cooker hoods, dishwashers, and microwave ovens. The total production capacity of all factories equals over one million products per year.

Amica's products hold international quality and environment, safety certificates such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Over the years, Amica Wronki S.A. has received numerous awards and prizes. The most prestigious awards which Amica has received are the Polish President's Economic Prize for the best Polish enterprise and The Most Trusted Brand award - The later is chosen by 500 000 readers of the Polish edition of the Reader's Digest Magazine - has been won five times consecutively. Amica Wronki S.A., is a fast growing and trusted name in the kitchen appliance industry!


	Amica's origins date back to 1921 when the first factory was opened. Its production profile changed several times afterwards and finally the first coal gas cooker was manufactured in 1957. During subsequent years cooking appliances became the plant specialty. Gas cookers were first manufactured in 1961 and for almost 20 years the USSR and Polish market were the leading buyers of cooking appliances manufactured in Wronki.
	Click a header to see the whole history The 50's 1957 Amica starts producing coal gas cooker The 60's 1961 First gas cookers were manufactured The 80's 1981 The company entering the East German market; during that time the product portfolio is expanded to include electric cookers. In the late 1980s Due to the down turn of exports to the East, it is necessary to find new customers. At that time after the plant and products are upgraded, the sales to the West Germany is starting. The 90's 1992 Apart from the existing cooker manufacturing plant a new plant is constructed, namely -"Fabryka Armatury Sp. z o.o." (Appliance Factory), which is the first in Poland to manufacture built-in kitchen appliances with unique and new design. 1994 Further to a business deal between the Polish State, Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A and Amica Holding SA, the latter is buying 80% of the shares in the old factories (free-standing and built-in) in Wronki. After its privatisation in 1994 Amica Wronki S.A. implements the Certified Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001 standard. The certification process are conducting by renown institutions, DQS and PCBC. In July 1994 the construction of the refrigerator factory is commenced. 1996 Amica opening of the Refrigerator Factory. This year is also a breakthrough for the company: the Management Board is deciding to transform Fabryka Kuchni Wronki sp. z o.o. in a joint stock company, Amica Wronki S.A. 1997 The Company's shares are listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This year ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certificate is also obtaining. 1998 Amica receives Economic Award of the President of Poland 2000-Present 2000 Amica is opening the Washing Machine Factory. 2001 Amica is acquiring the Danish based brand Gram, being now very aggressive on Scandinavian markets. The Occupational Heath and Safety Certificate according to the PN-N-18001 and OHSAS 18001 is also obtaining.