Founded in 1935 by İş Bankası, Şişecam marks its 90th anniversary as a global leader in the glass and chemicals industry. From a small operation with 400 employees producing basic glassware and medicine bottles, the company has grown into a multinational enterprise with 47 production facilities across four continents and 23,000 employees, serving over 150 countries.
Şişecam is unique in operating across all core glass sectors. Its flat glass division produces over 1.5 million tons annually, supplying energy-efficient architectural glass and laminated automotive glass. In glass packaging, the company manufactures billions of bottles and jars each year for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, incorporating lightweight designs and high recyclability. Its glassware operations deliver high-quality tableware, borosilicate laboratory glass, and heat-resistant cookware to markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
In chemicals, Şişecam is the world leader in chromium chemicals and among the top three global producers of soda ash, exceeding 4 million tons annually. These materials support glass manufacturing, detergents, and other industrial applications worldwide.
Innovation is at the heart of Şişecam’s strategy. Advanced R&D focuses on energy-efficient production, smart and coated glass technologies, and recyclable glass solutions. Sustainability is embedded throughout operations, with energy-efficient furnaces, water-saving processes, and recycling initiatives ensuring up to 30% lower energy consumption per ton of glass compared to industry averages. 
With a workforce representing 34 nationalities and speaking 23 languages, Şişecam leverages global expertise to drive quality, operational excellence, and technological advancement. As it celebrates 90 years, Şişecam continues its mission to lead in glassware, chromium chemicals, flat glass, glass packaging, and soda ash, demonstrating how innovation, sustainability, and industry expertise shape the future of global glass and chemical markets.
Source: Şişecam with additional information added by Glass Balkan
