Şişecam has completed its greenfield flat glass facility investment in Tarsus, realized with a 315 million Euro investment, commissioning the TR9 line. With this facility, which will rank among the largest in the world in terms of capacity, Şişecam's flat glass production capacity will exceed 5 million tons.
Şişecam, the only global company operating in all core areas of glass, has completed its greenfield flat glass facility and TR9 line investment in Tarsus, realized with an investment of 315 million Euros. Equipped with the TR9 furnace and line, the facility has an annual gross production capacity of 432,000 tons, making it the largest flat glass facility ever built by Şişecam and one of the highest-capacity flat glass facilities in the world. With the commissioning of this new facility, Şişecam's flat glass production capacity will exceed 5 million tons.
One of the largest facilities in the world
Commenting on the TR9 line investment, Şişecam CEO Can Yücel noted that Tarsus's strategic location provided significant advantages for the project. Yücel continued: "With this investment, which aligns with our sustainability‑focused and value‑added production strategy, we have established one of the world's largest flat glass manufacturing facilities. The commissioning of the new line will further strengthen Şişecam's flat glass production capability and significantly enhance our competitive position in global markets. Our facility, which will supply clear flat glass products to the domestic market, will also provide base glass for the coating line we will soon commission in Tarsus. These value‑added products will serve as inputs for our architectural glass product groups. As a result, we expect improved capacity utilization and stronger margin resilience, while efficiencies in supply chain and logistics will further enhance working capital performance."
The integrated raw material facilities are becoming operational
As part of the investment, the sand preparation facility, located within the same complex as the TR9 line, has also been made ready for production. The sand used in glass manufacturing will be processed in this facility and then transferred to the furnace. In addition, the capacity expansion of the limestone–dolomite processing facility in Mersin Organized Industrial Zone has been completed. With this expansion, the raw materials required by TR9 will also be supplied from this plant.
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Founded in 1935 by İş Bankası with the vision, Şişecam was established to build Türkiye's glass industry. Over the decades, Şişecam has grown from a local initiative into a global player in glass and chemicals.
As the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production, Şişecam is one of the world's top five producers in its sectors.
Şişecam operates across four continents and 13 countries, including Türkiye, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India, and the United States. Şişecam plays a pioneering role in flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, auto glass, glass fiber, mining, energy, and recycling industries. By placing innovation and technology at the core of its operations, Şişecam delivers its products to customers in over 150 countries through its robust supply chain.
Şişecam makes a meaningful difference in its industries with 90 years of expertise, a skilled workforce, and the use of smart technologies. Supported by more than 22,000 employees, Şişecam is steadily advancing toward its goal of becoming one of the top three global producers in its core industries.
With its CareForNext strategy, Şişecam works to ensure the sustainability of the glass and chemicals industries from the perspectives of protecting the planet, empowering communities, and transforming lives in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Şişecam is pursuing a better future through technology and innovation and continues its story of progress together with its entire ecosystem.
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