Çimsa is Turkey’s leading cement exporter and the second-largest producer of white cement in the world. Building on this success, Ülkü Özcan, CEO, explains how the company is strengthening its export network and white cement capacity, and has set its sights on innovation and digitalisation.
Çimsa, a subsidiary of Turkish conglomerate Sabancı Holding, is a leading international cement and building materials provider, producing grey, white and calcium aluminate cements. In 2018 the company was recognised for its champion export achievements and, more recently, it has announced plans to expand white cement capacity with the acquisition of a cement plant in Spain. Investments in innovation to address the needs of cement users and drive sustainable success are also a key focus for this Turkish cement major.