Author: CemenTürk Dergisi

On the third anniversary of the 6 February earthquakes, Turkish Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (THBB) Chairman of the Board Yavuz Işık made the following remarks: “While we continue to feel the pain of the lives we lost in the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes as deeply as on the first day, we act with full awareness of the responsibility this major disaster has placed upon us. Although earthquakes are a reality of our geography, destruction and loss of life are not destiny. The process we have experienced has clearly demonstrated that structural safety is a technical necessity that can only be ensured…

With its growth-oriented strategy implemented in recent years, Çimsa has become one of the prominent global players in the building materials and cement industries, while continuing its steady expansion in Türkiye. Commenting on the subject, Sabancı Holding Strategic Investments and Operations President and Chairman of the Board of Çimsa, Umut Zenar, recalled that Çimsa was founded in 1972 and carried out its first production in 1975 at the Mersin Plant, stating: “When Sabancı is mentioned in Türkiye, one of the first things that comes to mind has always been strong production capabilities and a deep-rooted industrial culture. Çimsa is one…

Cemvision, in collaboration with Linotol and Stendörren, has successfully completed the casting of a 1,000 m² industrial slab floor using its near-zero-cement product, Re-ment Massive. The casting was completed north of Stockholm in late 2025 and marks Cemvision’s largest industrial commercial project to date. The concrete performed in line with conventional alternatives and was placed using standard equipment, workflows, and casting methods. This further underwrites that Cemvision’s near-zero cement can be deployed in demanding industrial environments without compromising workability, strength, or build quality. Commenting on the project, Cemvision CEO Oscar Hållén said, “This project is a significant milestone for Cemvision…

Operating in industrial facility projects, Sintek Group announced that it has completed a 2.5 million man-hour working period without any occupational accidents. Viewing safety not as an outcome but as a fundamental management approach, this mindset enables the company to establish a sustainable and controlled working model in high-risk projects. In its statement, the company emphasized that it considers occupational health and safety not as a legal obligation or a cost item, but as an ethical and strategic priority positioned at the core of all operations. This holistic structure—bringing together site personnel, healthcare staff, workplace physicians, occupational safety specialists, engineers,…

Holcim has invested in Capsol Technologies, a listed Norwegian company specializing in carbon capture technologies. As the leading partner for sustainable construction, Holcim aims to apply Capsol’s technology to further advance its decarbonization roadmap and drive profitable growth. Capsol’s post-combustion carbon capture and heat recovery system delivers superior efficiency with a proven and safe hot potassium carbonate solvent (HPC). HPC technology is a mature, energy-efficient chemical absorption process used to remove CO2 from gas streams, that is widely applicable in post-combustion carbon capture. Ram Muthu, Head of Operational Excellence at Holcim stated: “By combining Holcim’s expertise in cement manufacturing and on-site…

Sabancı Holding has disclosed a significant development regarding its shareholding in its subsidiary Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. to the public. Accordingly, Sabancı Holding has received a binding offer from an unrelated third party for the acquisition of its shares representing 39.72% of Akçansa’s share capital, corresponding to a nominal value of TRY 76,035,136. In its statement, the company noted that the offer was submitted based on a total company valuation of USD 1.1 billion, subject to debt and cash adjustments. It was also stated that the offer will remain valid until the execution of the final share transfer…

Çimko, the cement and concrete company of Sanko Holding, is launching a three-year social impact initiative to strengthen the digital skills of children in Southeastern Anatolia, Türkiye, through its support for UNICEF’s MakerUp Program. Representing a strategic investment in the region’s future, the program aims to enhance the ability of children aged 7–14 to create with technology, think critically, and solve problems, enabling them to access the opportunities of the digital age on more equal terms. The MakerUp Program supports children in becoming producers of technology rather than mere consumers by offering training in robotics applications, coding exercises, 3D modeling,…

Seza Cement gathered with its dealers in Antalya between January 21–24. During the event, the company unveiled for the first time its Smart Vehicle Acceptance and Automated Loading System Project, which it has been developing for the past year to maximize operational efficiency. The organization, attended by Seza Cement executives, employees, and dealers from across Türkiye, provided an opportunity for stakeholders to step away from their intensive work schedules, plan for the upcoming period, and evaluate future strategies through mutual exchange of ideas. Emphasizing the strategic importance of dealers throughout Seza Cement’s 10-year journey, Prof. Dr. Yasemin Açık, Chair of…

Following the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye on February 6, 2023, OYAK Cement, which played an active role in both search and rescue operations and the delivery of humanitarian aid in the affected regions, decided to formalize its field experience into a professional structure and established ARKE – the OYAK Cement Search and Rescue Team. Formed with the participation of volunteer employees from different production facilities, the ARKE team completed intensive theoretical and practical training programs in critical areas such as search and rescue techniques, first aid, working in debris environments, and crisis management. As of December 5, 2025, the…

Saint-Gobain has once again been awarded the “Top Employer Global” certification for the 11th consecutive year, thanks to its people-centric corporate culture and holistic human resources practices implemented across 40 countries. With this achievement, the Group continues to be among only 16 companies worldwide entitled to receive this certification. Successfully implementing globally defined human resources policies at the local level, Saint-Gobain Türkiye was also awarded the “Top Employer” certificate by the Top Employers Institute for the 9th consecutive year. 100 Percent Achievement in Ethics and Integrity The evaluation process conducted by the Top Employers Institute revealed that the Saint-Gobain Group…