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- Türkiye Sise Ve Cam Fabrikalari A.S. specializes in the manufacture and sale of glass products and related chemicals. The company operates through six main business segments: Architectural Glass, Industrial Glass, Glass Packaging, Glassware, Chemicals, and Energy and Others. Its product portfolio includes flat glass such as patterned, mirror, laminated, coated, solar power, and home appliance glass; automotive glass for light and heavy vehicles; glass packaging products used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries; household glassware marketed under Pasabahçe stores and online platforms; and various chemical products including soda ash, chromium chemicals, glass fiber, and raw materials for industries such as textiles, mining, and water treatment. Sisecam also engages in the mining of silica sand, feldspar, limestone, dolomite, kaolin, and quartzite as well as glass recycling, electricity generation and sale, and natural gas wholesale. In addition, it offers finance, investment, insurance agency services, and produces glass reinforced plastics. The company operates globally with production facilities and sales activities across Türkiye, the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Europe, and other countries, serving customers in over 150 countries. Founded in 1935, Türkiye Sise Ve Cam Fabrikalari A.S. is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey and is a subsidiary of Türkiye Is Bankasi A.S.
Recent major developments include the commissioning of new energy glass production lines in Tarsus, strategic collaborations such as with BGC to strengthen its global supply chain, and a loan agreement signed with the International Finance Corporation for up to 550 million euros to support its sustainable growth initiatives. In 2025, Sisecam reported robust financial performance including consolidated net sales exceeding 186 billion Turkish Lira, reflecting its expansive operations and growth. However, the company also faced a regulatory challenge with a 3.15 billion lira ($75.3 million) fine imposed by Turkey's Competition Board related to raw glass acquisition agreements. Sisecam continues to invest in technological innovation and sustainability to maintain its position among the top five global producers in its core glass and chemical sectors and to address evolving customer needs worldwide. Its production network spans 47 facilities globally with a workforce of 22,000 employees, emphasizing its scale and industrial expertise developed over 90 years.