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Huge investment of USD 383 million from stainless steel giant YC INOX in Türkiye

Taiwan-based stainless steel manufacturer YC INOX has opened the doors of a new era in the steel industry with its USD 383 million investment in Kocaeli.

Huge investment of USD 383 million from stainless steel giant YC INOX in Türkiye

The company, which laid the foundations of its Turkish structure in 2021 in Dilovası Machinery Specialized Organized Industrial Zone, started production in 2022 with its integrated structure consisting of three separate production facilities. The company aims to contribute not only to the Turkish industry but also to the global export network.

Utku Aksoy, General Manager of YC INOX TR, emphasized that the investment is the first major investment outside Taiwan and stated, "This facility was realized entirely with our own resources, without using loans from any bank in Türkiye. Our investment reached USD 383 million. This is a strategic step not only for our company but also for the Turkish industry."

100 thousand square meter giant facility, 8 thousand tons monthly capacity

YC INOX TR is built on a total area of 100 thousand square meters. This area consists of a 35 thousand square meter Pipe Factory, a 21 thousand square meter Steel Service Center and a 40 thousand square meter Industrial Pipe Factory. According to Aksoy, when the Industrial Pipe Factory reaches full capacity, 8,000 tons of stainless flat and long products will be produced monthly.

It stands out with its pickling line

Emphasizing that the company has the only pickling line in Türkiye, Aksoy stated that they also stand out with their laboratory infrastructure. Aksoy added that detailed analyses such as hydrostatic pressure and radiography tests can be carried out at the facility, and that quality processes are supported by international certificates.

Production with international certificates

Stating that they have many international certificates such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 3834-2, PED (2014/68/EU), AD 2000, EN 10088-4 (CE Certificate) and ISO 17025, Aksoy also noted that they have documented their environmentalist production approach with the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC).

Exports to more than 20 countries

Pointing out that YC INOX TR exports to more than 20 countries, including European countries, Aksoy stated, "In addition to our strong production infrastructure, we are at the forefront with our global marketing competence. We are organizing our activities with a focus on sustainability and growth."

Employment will reach 400 people

The facility currently employs 300 people, 96 of whom are white-collar and 204 blue-collar employees. With the Industrial Pipe Factory reaching full capacity, this number is expected to reach 400 in a short time.

Produces solutions for many sectors

YC INOX TR offers solutions to many sectors such as construction, food, automotive, energy, chemistry, purification, industrial kitchen and furniture with products such as stainless steel pipes, sections, plates, sheets and coils.

The company, which also strengthens its social structure, displays a corporate stance in its labor policies with its membership to MESS and the Turkish Metal Union.

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