Şişecam

Founded in 1935 by İşbank at the directive of Atatürk, Şişecam is one of the most established industrial organizations in Turkey more than 85 years of corporate history and it is among the world’s most prestigious manufacturers due to its high degree of specialization and the outstanding competitive edge of its operations. Şişecam operates in flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and chemicals businesses at a total of 42 production facilities -16 local and 27 abroad- with 22,000 employees, and international sales constitute 60% of the Group’s total sales. Şişecam is Turkey’s leader in all types of glass as well as chemicals including soda-chromium compounds, and is one of the leading companies in the world with its operations that highly specialized and competitive. Since the date it was founded by İşbank Turkey in 1935 following the instructions of Atatürk, Şişecam has followed the strategy of creating value in the industry in which it operates, using the most advanced technologies and innovations, continually improving its products and production processes with its R&D investments, and shapes its industry with its value-added products. Combining extensive experience with an ambitious vision, Şişecam has adopted sustainable growth strategies as a Şişecam, and its main aims are to add value to all its stakeholders, shape the future with its products and services that make life easier, and share the wealth it creates. The brand recognition and market share of Şişecam has been consistently increasing in the global market, and its target for 2020 is to be among the top three companies of the world operating in its industry.