# Çimko Prepares to Build New Integrated Cement Plant in Aleppo

> Çimko, a building materials subsidiary of SANKO Holding, is launching an integrated cement plant investment of up to $200 million in Aleppo, Syria. Marking the first Turkish integrated cement manufacturing investment in Syria's modern era, the Build-Operate-Transfer project will deliver an annual capacity of 1.5 million tons of clinker and 2 million tons of cement to support regional reconstruction.

Published: 2026-10-02T11:38:00+00:00
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Strengthening its regional production footprint, Çimko has finalized an industrial agreement to build an integrated manufacturing facility in the Al-Muslimiyah industrial zone north of Aleppo. Situated near raw material reserves and primary transport arteries, the facility will supply certified, high-grade cement directly to regional infrastructure and urban rebuilding projects.

The official protocol was signed on October 1, 2026, by **Adil Sani Konukoğlu, Chairman of SANKO Holding and Çimko**, and **Mahmud Fadile, Director General of Syrian State Cement Company OMRAN**.

The ceremony was attended by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Muhammed Nidal al-Shaar, Turkish Ambassador to Syria Dr. Nuh Yılmaz, Aleppo Investment Authority Chairman Arch. Mohammad Hazim Lutfi, Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib, Consul General Muammer Hakan Cengiz, and Turkish industrial delegations.

### $200M Capital Outlay and Phased Execution

Constructed under a Build-Operate-Transfer model in two operational phases, key parameters of the project include:

- **Production Volumes:** The plant will deliver **1.5 million tons of clinker** and **2 million tons of cement** annually.
- **Direct Employment:** The operational facility will create 200 direct industrial jobs, contributing to regional engineering and vocational training.
- **Logistical Efficiency:** Proximity to limestone extraction quarries in Al-Muslimiyah ensures uninterrupted on-site processing and localized supply chain resilience.

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### Executive Perspectives

**Adil Sani Konukoğlu, Chairman of SANKO Holding and Çimko:**

> “Across all sectors where SANKO operates, our objective extends beyond industrial facilities to creating lasting economic and social value for local communities. The integrated cement plant we are developing with Çimko in Aleppo represents a significant benchmark as the first Turkish-origin integrated cement plant investment in Syria in this new era. Through this $200 million investment, we aim to meet the infrastructure and reconstruction demands of the region. Designed with modern industrial engineering, this plant will stand as an anchor of long-term cooperation and regional development.”

**Muhammed Nidal al-Shaar, Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry:**

> “Agreements executed with brotherly nations will introduce advanced technology and industrial know-how to our country. Aleppo remains one of Syria's primary industrial hubs with a deep historical legacy. Through these strategic investment partnerships, we are revitalizing the industrial foundation of both Aleppo and the wider nation.”