Ekan Kimya is a manufacturer specializing in ready-mix concrete admixtures and cement admixtures, active in over 25 countries with offices in Istanbul, Cuneo and Riyadh. In this interview, the company tells its story, products and prospects for global growth.
History and international presence of Ekan Kimya
Can you give us information about your company from its foundation to today?
Ekan Kimya started its operations in 2015 in Istanbul as a manufacturer in the ready-mix concrete and cement admixtures sector. With 11 years of experience, today the company actively operates in 3 countries: Istanbul (Tuzla), Cuneo in Italy and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Operating in over 25 countries with the mission of “tailor-made solutions”, Ekan Kimya continues to develop with an innovative approach, providing customers with sustainable solutions and reliable partnerships.
Areas of application and product range
In which sectors do you provide products and solutions?
Ekan Kimya offers a wide range of products, including ready-mix concrete admixtures, cement admixtures, concrete auxiliaries, and next-generation fiber reinforcements, making it a reliable partner for the construction industry.
Advantages of Concrete and Cement Additives
What advantages do your products offer in the sectors in which they are used?
- Ready-mix concrete admixtures improve workability, allow the achievement of high strengths, increase service life and give resistance to degrading factors.
- Cement additives increase production capacity, promote the development of initial and final strength and offer sustainable solutions with a low carbon impact.
- Next-generation pure polypropylene reinforcements reduce labor time and costs compared to traditional methods, making concrete more durable and strong.
The new FORCE series: low-carbon additives
What is the latest product added to your portfolio?
The latest range developed by Ekan Kimya is the FORCE series, which is designed to minimize carbon emissions during ready-mix concrete production, contributing to a sustainable future and green building projects.
Reference projects in the construction sector
Can you give examples of projects to which you have provided solutions?
Ekan Kimya has collaborated on numerous projects of international importance, including:
- New Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Financial Center
- Qatar Winter Wonderland on Al-Maha Island
- Rebaudengo Metro Station (Italy)
- Ferrari S.p.A. (Italy)
- North Marmara Highway
- Çotanak Sports Complex in Giresun
- New Ordu Stadium
- Kâtip Çelebi University of Izmir
- Mordoğan Water Treatment Plant (Izmir)
- WPP Adapazarı Project
Market awareness of construction additives
Is the construction industry sufficiently aware of additives?
With the continuous development of the construction industry, the awareness of end consumers about construction additives is growing positively. Turkey, which has one of the world’s largest market shares in construction, is always in need of innovative and sustainable solutions and continues to gain sufficient knowledge and experience.
Global growth goals and plans
What are the goals and plans for this year?
Since its establishment, Ekan Kimya has been committed to the sustainable production of concrete and cement admixtures, technical support, and customer satisfaction. Also this year, the company aims to expand production capacity and the geographical areas served, continuing growth activities on a global scale.
