Stating that they have become a world leader by finalizing the signing process for Bunol Plant; President of Sabancı Holding Cement Group and Chairman of Board of Directors of Çimsa, Tamer Saka said: “As Sabancı, we took our leadership position in Turkey to the international level today. We are aiming to become a global leader with out experience and knowledge by following the developments in the world and managing our business at world standards. We will continue our efforts to take new steps in the upcoming period with the intent of strengthening our position of global leadership”.
General Manager of Çimsa, Ülkü Özcan, in her statement regarding the subject, said “In line with the strength and the vision that Next Generation of Sabancı offered, making presence in new geographies was among our top priorities. We have always worked with the goal of sustainable growth in the cement sector, that we have been conducting business for nearly 50 years. On March 21st, we have initiated the processes for the acquisition of Spanish Bunol Plant by taking a giant leap to strengthen Çimsa in the international arena. Today, we are enjoying the pride of having Çimsa to become the number one white cement manufacturer in the world by completing the signing processes.”.
Besides Europe, Çimsa will establish a strong export network in North African and South American markets by having a corner over a more extensive geography by having Bunol Plant in its production and distribution network. Planning to realize an increase by 40% in its production capacity with this investment, Çimsa will become the greatest player in the world in global white cement trade.