The company, which entered the sector through the trading of pipes, profiles, and sheet metal, has significantly increased its production capacity with recent investments. Adem Koç, Chairman of the Board of Akde Demir Çelik, stated that they currently trade over 50,000 tons of pipes, profiles, and sheet metal annually, and with the commissioning of their new factory, they have reached an annual production capacity exceeding 100,000 tons of pipes, profiles, and slit sheet metal.
Koç noted that they also initiated foreign trade activities following the transition to production and established a professional team for this purpose. Emphasizing that all investments to date have been financed through equity, he highlighted that this approach has contributed to sustainable growth.
He reported that the company closed 2025 with a turnover of TL 1 billion and set a target of reaching TL 1.75 billion in 2026.
Despite a period in which economic conditions have weakened investment appetite, Koç stated that they decided to invest in production, expressing expectations of increased demand in the coming period. He added that they have focused both on expanding production capacity and on technological investments in order to be prepared for this demand.
Koç also drew attention to potential risks facing the iron and steel sector, particularly the increasing regulations in exports to Europe. In this context, he emphasized that the company has adopted a recycling-oriented approach in its production processes, producing iron and steel from recycled raw materials rather than ore, thereby advancing on a sustainability-focused path.
Finally, Koç stated that they have taken steps in machinery investments in line with modern requirements, aiming both to strengthen their production infrastructure and to achieve long-term growth.
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