Şişecam, a global player in the fields of glass and chemicals, is celebrating its 88th anniversary.
Inspired by the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the company, Şişecam started its growth journey with a single facility in Turkey and 400 employees in 1935. Today, Şişecam is a global pioneer that operates production facilities in 14 countries with a sales network of 150 countries and more than 25,000 employees.
As the only global company operating in all core areas of glass, Şişecam’s digital capabilities, expertise, technological competence and highly competitive operations make it one of the world’s leading manufacturers.
Currently, Şişecam ranks among the world’s top two manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Şişecam is one of the two largest soda producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals.
Şişecam is in a comprehensive transformation process to move its 88 years of experience forward into the future. The company considers transformation as one of the main elements of its progress and is dedicated to differentiating itself with the use of smart technologies and competent human resources.
Şişecam continues its efforts with a net zero carbon vision for 2050 while keeping sustainability at the heart of its operations. Its 2030 CareforNext sustainability strategy has provided Şişecam with significant momentum during its sustainable growth journey. The company closely monitors developments in science and technology, as it moves forward by focusing on “Protect the Planet,” “Empower Societies” and “Transform Lives” pillars of CareforNext.