Şişecam Celebrates Its 89th Anniversary
Foreks - Şişecam (IS:SISE) is celebrating its 89th anniversary. Founded in 1935 in Paşabahçe, Istanbul, with 400 employees, Şişecam now represents Turkey's industrial strength globally with 45 facilities in 14 countries and more than 24,000 employees. With its expertise, technological competence, innovation capability, and value-added products, Şişecam ranks among the leading manufacturers in its sectors worldwide.
It started with the production of gas lamps and medicine bottles
Şişecam General Manager Görkem Elverici spoke about the company’s 89th anniversary: “Founded in 1935 as a courageous entrepreneurial story of the young Republic of Turkey, Şişecam began its development journey 89 years ago by producing gas lamps and medicine bottles, which were the most urgent glass needs of a war-torn country. Today, Şişecam is the only global company operating in all fundamental areas of glass and is the largest manufacturer in the world for glass household items. It ranks among the top three producers in the soda ash sector and among the top five manufacturers in glass packaging and flat glass, while maintaining its position as the world leader in chrome chemicals. Established by Türkiye İş Bankası (IS:ISATR) in line with the vision of our great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Şişecam takes pride in celebrating its 89th anniversary with approximately 24,000 employees from 35 different nationalities who speak 23 different languages, along with their families and all our stakeholders who accompany our development journey.”
A continuous journey of development for 89 years
Görkem Elverici emphasized that Şişecam continues its unique success journey with the goal of continuous improvement in line with its founding principles and values, stating: “As we celebrate Şişecam's 89th anniversary in 2024, we are completing a significant milestone in the digital aspect of our transformation journey that enhances our capabilities in rapidly accessing, interpreting data, and making strategic data-based decisions. As an institution that places sustainability at the heart of all its business processes, we are conscious of our responsibilities towards our planet, society, and life; thus, in 2024, we initiated several valuable projects on matters such as climate change, efficient resource use, innovative technologies, and minimizing energy consumption within the framework of our 'CareforNext' sustainability strategy. Alongside the projects we have implemented for a better world, we have taken strategic steps that will also transform the industries we are involved in. As the only global player operating in all fundamental areas of glass, we launched the 'Plant of The Future' platform, which will shape future production technologies and create transformation in the sector. With this platform, established with a vision of digitalization and sustainability, we aim not only to accelerate technological advancements in the industry but also to shape the future of the glass industry by ensuring participation from all stakeholders through a call-based open innovation model. Through this initiative, we will pursue solutions that address the needs of tomorrow, rather than just the best practices of today. In doing so, we will continue to increase the total value we create for our investors.”