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Anka Plant of Limak Cement, one of the leading companies in Turkish cement sector, has been awarded the Platinum Certificate by the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC), a leading global platform for sustainability assessment. Anka Plant became the first and only integrated cement plant in Türkiye to receive this prestigious certification. Ranked among the most sustainable and technologically advanced cement facilities in the sector, Limak Cement’s Anka Plant achieved a score of 95.2 out of 100 in the CSC evaluation, earning the Platinum certification. Following comprehensive and rigorous assessments in four main categories—management, environmental, social, and economic performance—Anka Plant was granted…

Accelerating its international growth within the framework of its “From Local to Global” transformation strategy, Çimsa has completed its grey cement grinding plant investment in the United States. The new facility, established in Houston with an investment of approximately USD 82 million by Çimsa’s subsidiary, Cimsa Americas Cement Manufacturing and Sales Corporation, will have an annual grey clinker grinding capacity of 600,000 tons. Already operating a white cement grinding plant in the U.S. with an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons, the company has now strengthened its presence in the U.S. grey cement market by adding local production capability to…

CIMPOR and OYAK Cement, part of TCC Group Holdings, were awarded in the “Corporate Awareness” category as part of the “15th Awareness Awards” organized by the Institute of Internal Auditing Türkiye. OYAK Cement was recognized in the “Corporate Awareness” category within the Awareness Awards, organized by the Institute of Internal Auditing Türkiye (TİDE) for 15 years, to honor institutions and individuals contributing to the development and dissemination of professional awareness and those making a difference in the social field. Commenting on this significant award received by OYAK Cement, CIMPOR Global Group Director of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Özge Aşcıoğlu…

Akçansa, a joint venture of Sabancı Holding and Heidelberg Materials, focuses on creating broad and comprehensive positive impact—from reducing environmental footprint to generating societal benefits—under its principle of “Responsible Work for the Future.” The company enriches its efforts through strategic collaborations. In this context, Akçansa has signed a 10-year partnership with Akademi Çevre, one of the leading companies in waste management and recycling services, to establish a Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) facility. Under the project, an RDF Preparation Plant with an annual capacity of 60,000 tons will be operated. The facility, which began operations in October 2025, aims to save 130,000…

Sintek BV, part of Sintek Group which provides turnkey solutions in the cement industry, has earned the Recognized Sponsorship status in the Netherlands. Granted this prestigious status by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), Sintek BV continues to demonstrate its financial stability and strong corporate governance on a global scale. This achievement will accelerate the transfer processes of Turkish engineers to the Netherlands while further enhancing the company’s corporate governance in compliance with European Union regulations. Offering innovative and sustainable solutions, Sintek Group has been building robust structures in the cement sector for 20 years and establishing production facilities…

Through its production approach based on industrialized R&D projects and continuous process optimization, Limak Çimento’s Anka Plant has secured its position among the world’s most energy-efficient cement plants. Having hosted hydrogen usage trials for over a year, the Anka Plant is now recognized among global pioneers in this field. With an alternative fuel usage rate of up to 60%, it has surpassed the European Union cement industry average. Since commencing operations in 2018, the plant has maintained its leadership in specific energy consumption within Turkish cement sector. Pursuing a “best practice globally” approach, efficiency projects concluded in the first quarter…

Standing among the leading companies in industrial plant construction and operational processes, Sintek Group continues to strengthen its sustainability vision through lasting connections with nature. Proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sintek marks this milestone with sustainability projects that contribute to both nature and future generations. As part of the Memorial Forest Project in the Delice district of Kırıkkale, a total of 10,325 saplings have been planted. This project, a concrete reflection of Sintek’s respect for the environment and commitment to social responsibility, embodies both the company’s corporate sustainability goals and its determination to leave a livable world for future generations.…

Through OYAK Cement’s 2025 Life-Saving Rules Campaign, employees across the company’s seven factories in Türkiye focused on two high-risk critical themes: “Safe Work at Height” and “Safe Work in Confined Spaces.” Following the factory-level competitions, winners from both categories came together for the final inter-factory competition. OYAK Cement’s Mardin Factory teams emerged as the overall winners in both categories. OYAK Cement recognises occupational health and safety (OHS) as an “indispensable priority,” embracing a “people first” philosophy in all its operations. The company treats OHS not merely as a regulatory obligation, but as a way of life. With the ultimate goal…

Kratos Construction Solutions, introduced to the market by Kordsa in 2014, will now continue its journey under Afyon Çimento, a subsidiary of Çimsa. As Kordsa shifts its focus towards its core businesses in tire reinforcement and composite technologies, its advanced synthetic fiber products will both enrich the building materials portfolio of Afyon Çimento and Çimsa and contribute to Türkiye’s value-added export mobilization. With the asset transfer carried out within the Sabancı Holding Materials Technologies Group, Kratos Construction Solutions, which has been part of Kordsa since 2014, is now joining Afyon Çimento. The asset transfer agreement between Afyon Çimento, a subsidiary…

Akçansa has achieved a significant milestone in the international sustainability ratings conducted by Refinitiv. As of September 2025, the company raised its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance score to 88, securing the top position among 132 global building materials companies. Guided by its principle of “responsible work for the future,” Akçansa continues to create broad and positive impact—ranging from reducing environmental and social footprint to delivering societal value—through its sustainability-driven initiatives. Refinitiv’s evaluation highlighted Akçansa’s strong ESG performance and highly transparent reporting practices, with the score of 88 representing the highest level of achievement in these areas. Commenting on…