Material Technologies
Leader in Advanced and Sustainable Material Transformation
Sabancı Material Technologies Group holds a preferred solution partner position for all its customers due to its advanced R&D capabilities, collaborations, customer-centric approaches, and the physical proximity of its strategic network to target customer segments. By undertaking impactful initiatives to strengthen its global network, it has solidified its position as the largest white cement player in the Western Hemisphere. Continuously expanding its geographical footprint to get closer to its customers, it continues to transform into the top choice for white cement users worldwide, including in North America, South America, and Europe.
From Gray to Green: Sustainability-Focused Transformation
Sabancı Material Technologies Group is taking steps towards reducing environmental impact and accelerating green transformation by focusing on sustainable building solutions. The group companies have surpassed their targets by increasing the use of alternative fuels, promoting the widespread use of alternative raw materials, and reducing the clinker usage rate. This approach elevates sustainability standards in the industry and contributes to environmentally friendly production processes.
Reducing Environmental Impact with Alternative Fuel Usage
Sabancı Material Technologies Group has achieved a 25% increase in the use of alternative fuels, which is significantly higher compared to Türkiye's average of 10%. The group aims to minimize environmental impact by reducing fossil fuel usage.
Akçansa: Leading Building Materials Company in Türkiye
Akçansa, a joint venture of Sabancı Holding and Heidelberg Materials, is one of the leading building materials companies in Türkiye. Its cement plant in Çanakkale is one of Türkiye's highest exporting cement plants due to its proximity to the port. Pioneering in R&D and sustainability activities, Akçansa collaborates with some of the world's largest cement producers.
Akçansa Website
Çimsa: A Global Leader in the White Cement Sector
Çimsa is one of the largest players in the global white cement sector, maintaining a strong presence in European, North African, and South American markets. With the integration of the Buñol plant, Çimsa has expanded its influence, exporting white cement and specialty products to over 65 countries. Recognized for its innovative approaches in material technology, Çimsa is also Türkiye's sole producer of calcium aluminate cements (CAC) and ranks as the world's third-largest producer. In 2020, as part of a long-term strategy to become a leading player in the global construction materials sector and consolidate overseas operations, Sabancı Building Solutions (SBS) was established in the Netherlands through a partnership between Çimsa and Sabancı Holding.
Çimsa Website
Kordsa: Leadership and Innovation in Advanced Material Technologies
As a tire reinforcement company, Kordsa is the world leader in cord fabric production. Strengthening one out of every three automobile tires and two out of every three aircraft tires worldwide, Kordsa focuses on offering green products instead of traditional chemicals.
Composite Technologies Excellence Center (CTEC), established in collaboration with Sabancı University, provides services in research and development processes ranging from prototype creation to serial production by bringing together university and industry with over 300 R&D employees and over 80 employees with doctorate and master's degrees.
Kordsa Website