Founded in 1935 by Türkiye İş Bankası, with the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Şişecam is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary. What began as a modest operation with just 400 employees focused on fulfilling Türkiye’s essential glass needs has evolved into a global leader.
Şişecam now operates 45 production facilities across four continents and employs over 24,000 dedicated professionals worldwide. This milestone reflects not only Şişecam’s remarkable growth but also its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in the glass industry.
Şişecam’s CEO Görkem Elverici said, “With a proud 90-year history inspired by the vision of our Founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Şişecam continues to solidify its leadership across its main fields of activity. Our global culture, uniting individuals from 35 different nationalities and encompassing 23 languages, enables us to create value for our entire ecosystem. Through strategic investments, cutting-edge technologies, and a strong commitment to R&D, Şişecam has established itself as one of the world’s largest producers in its sectors.
“The milestones achieved along this journey reflect the invaluable contributions of our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, stakeholders, and business partners. As a company that not only shapes the present but also the future, Şişecam will continue to emerge stronger from every challenge, advancing with an unwavering commitment to sustainable growth and long-term value creation.”
Today, Şişecam stands as the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production. It leads the world in glassware and chrome chemicals, ranks among the top four players in glass packaging and the top five producers in flat glass. Additionally, Şişecam is one of the two largest producers of soda ash globally.