Founded in the early years of the Republic of Türkiye with the aim of establishing a national glass industry as one of the key steps in Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s vision of a self-sufficient country, Şişecam is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The company’s development journey began with production focused on meeting the urgent needs of the time, such as gas lamps and medicine bottles. Today, Şişecam continues this journey with 47 production facilities across 13 countries and four continents, supported by a workforce of 23,000 employees.
With employees from 34 different nationalities and a cultural diversity spanning 23 languages, Şişecam transforms this richness into sustainable value for its entire ecosystem. Through investments in glass and chemicals, advanced technologies, and strong R&D capabilities, the company ranks among the world’s largest manufacturers in its sectors. Şişecam continues to move forward with a focus on sustainable growth and value creation, shaping not only its present but also its future with a long-term perspective.
As the only global company operating in all core areas of glass, Şişecam is a world leader in glassware and chromium chemicals. It ranks among the top five global manufacturers in flat glass and glass packaging, and is also one of the world’s three largest producers of soda ash.
Differentiating itself through its skilled workforce, strategic partnerships, high-quality production, broad product portfolio, and innovative technologies, Şişecam is steadily progressing toward its goal of becoming one of the top three global players in its core businesses, drawing strength from its deep-rooted 90-year history.
About Şişecam
Şişecam is a story of growth.
Founded in 1935 by Türkiye İş Bankası with the signature and founding vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to build Türkiye’s glass industry, Şişecam began as a local initiative and over the years has evolved into a global player in the glass and chemicals industries.
As the only global company operating across all core areas of glass, Şişecam is a world leader in glassware and chromium chemicals. It ranks among the top five manufacturers in flat glass and glass packaging, and is also one of the world’s three largest producers of soda ash.
Şişecam operates production facilities across 13 countries and four continents, including Türkiye, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Georgia, Egypt, India, and the United States. The company plays a leading role across multiple sectors, including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, automotive, glass fiber, mining, energy, and recycling. By placing innovation and technology at the center of its business, and supported by a highly capable supply chain, Şişecam delivers its products to customers in more than 150 countries.
With 90 years of experience, a highly skilled workforce, and smart use of technology, Şişecam continues to move steadily toward its goal of becoming one of the top three global producers in its core industries, together with its 23,000 employees.
Through its CareForNext strategy, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Şişecam works to ensure the sustainability of the glass and chemicals industries through a focus on protecting the planet, empowering society, and transforming life.
Şişecam continues its growth story together with its ecosystem, driven by technology and innovation for a better future. For more information: www.sisecam.com.tr
