Akkim started investing in Türkiye’s first epoxy resin production facility with an investment budget of $100 million.
In the Global Supply Chain sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis, Akkim managed to rise from the top 22% to the 2% of the suppliers in all categories.
In the Fortune Türkiye – CRIF Synesgy sustainability research, Akkim received the A-Excellent Level Sustainability certificate with its ESG (Environmental, Social, Corporate Governance) performance.
2021
In line with the importance it attaches to inorganic growth opportunities, Akkim acquired 100% of USK Kimya, Türkiye’s largest carboxymethyl cellulose producer.
Akkim Silikon Kimya was founded and started the production of high-tech silicone polymers.
2020
Managed to rise from the Silver Recognition Level to the Gold Recognition Level in the Global Supply Chain sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis.
Became a Bluesign System Partner.
Entitled to receive the TSE Covid-19 Safe Production Certificate.
Dilovası and Osmaniye facilities were sold.
2019
Managed to rise to the Silver Recognition Level in the Global Supply Chain sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis.
Selected as the National Champion in the innovation category at the European Business Awards.
Completed TFS (Together for Sustainability) Sustainable Supplier audit with a high score.
The R&D Center received the 2nd prize in the assessment conducted by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
Ranked 120th in the Turkishtime R&D 250 Research, and Akkim was the 21st company that carried out the highest number of projects and the 50th company that obtained the highest number of patents.
2018
The new performance chemicals facility with a capacity of 150,000 tons/year started production.
The 2018-2019 Sustainability Report of Akkim Kimya was awarded the Platinum Award by LACP (League of American Communications Professionals LLC).
2017
A new persulfates facility with a capacity of 10,000 tons/year started production in Yalova.
A new hydrochloric acid facility with a capacity of 40,000 tons/year started its operations.
Acquired the chemical sales and marketing company Dinox in order to be close to customers in the European market and to expand its export activities.
Akcoat acquired Megacolor, one of the most important players in the ceramic industry in Spain.
Feralco shares in Akferal company were acquired and it became a 100% Akkim subsidiary. Dilovası and Osmaniye facilities started to operate on behalf of Akkim.
2016
Entered the high-tech purification sector with the investment of ultrafiltration membrane module.
2015
Acquired 100% shares of the Akcoat company.
2014
Acquired the water treatment chemicals division of the Dostel Group.
2013
Received the title of “R&D Center” from the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye.
Established Akferal company by signing an equal share partnership with Feralco, Europe’s 2nd largest water chemicals and coagulant producer.
2007
Started the production of concrete chemicals.
Signed the United Nations Global Compact.
2006
Sodium percarbonate facility was put into operation.
2005
Started the production of paper chemicals.
2002
Attaching great importance to technology since its establishment, Akkim has started to export the know-how it has obtained as a result of the engineering efforts carried out within the company.
1998
Hydrogen peroxide facility started production.
1993
By signing the Responsible Care Program, became one of the first companies to implement the program in Turkey.
1992
The chlor alkali facility with a capacity of 60,000 tons/year started its operations.
1989
Started production of methylamines.
1988
Started production of Textile Auxiliaries.
1981
Started production of persulfate.
1977
Founded on 05.10.1977, Akkim started to produce 1,000 tons/year of sulfur dioxide.
