07.01.14
36 Betek Boya San. ve Tic. AS
Istanbul, Turkey
www.betek.com.tr
PRIVATE COMPANY
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1988
REVENUE: $440, 000 million
MARKETS SERVED
• Architectural coatings • Adhesives
• Industrial coatings
• Thermal insulation • Wood coatings
KEY EXECUTIVES
Gozde Akpinar , chairman of the board; Tayfun Kucukoglu, board member and GM; finance; Mert Erdog, VP supply chain
Betek Boya ve Kimya Sanayi AS, whose name is the combination of the first syllables of the Turkish words “Beton” (concrete) and “Teknoloji” (technology), was founded in 1988. Betek entered the decorative paints industry in 1993 through its technological cooperation with DAW. Betek was the first Turkish paint company that commenced production with a European partner. Betek has been the market leader in the industry with its multi brand strategy which is being delivered to more than 5,000 retail outlets. The company currently has 1,000 employees. Today Betek product facilities are one of the largest and state-of-the-art plants in Europe. Betek is has a technology center founded in 2008. RMI, Scientific Research Center tests and certifies products in the fields of decorative paint and thermal insulation products.
Istanbul, Turkey
www.betek.com.tr
PRIVATE COMPANY
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1988
REVENUE: $440, 000 million
MARKETS SERVED
• Architectural coatings • Adhesives
• Industrial coatings
• Thermal insulation • Wood coatings
KEY EXECUTIVES
Gozde Akpinar , chairman of the board; Tayfun Kucukoglu, board member and GM; finance; Mert Erdog, VP supply chain
Betek Boya ve Kimya Sanayi AS, whose name is the combination of the first syllables of the Turkish words “Beton” (concrete) and “Teknoloji” (technology), was founded in 1988. Betek entered the decorative paints industry in 1993 through its technological cooperation with DAW. Betek was the first Turkish paint company that commenced production with a European partner. Betek has been the market leader in the industry with its multi brand strategy which is being delivered to more than 5,000 retail outlets. The company currently has 1,000 employees. Today Betek product facilities are one of the largest and state-of-the-art plants in Europe. Betek is has a technology center founded in 2008. RMI, Scientific Research Center tests and certifies products in the fields of decorative paint and thermal insulation products.