Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals commissions new facility in Tuzla

TURKEY – Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals,  a major global business unit of Saint-Gobain, has begun operations at a newly commissioned production plant in Tuzla, Istanbul. 

Built to meet international environmental, occupational health, and safety requirements, the facility is the company’s 12th factory in Türkiye and forms an important element of its sustainable growth plans. 

The Tuzla plant has been planned to handle Saint-Gobain’s current range of products while also allowing for future production of advanced, next-generation technical solutions. 

Its location is intended to enable rapid and reliable supply to customers in Türkiye as well as nearby regional markets.

The company points to the site’s modern infrastructure, stringent quality standards, and efficient operations as central strengths. 

The facility’s capacity and design are also aligned with Saint-Gobain’s longer-term, innovation-led strategy for Türkiye and Central Asia.

Osman İlgen, Vice President of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals Türkiye and Central Asia, described the opening as a major milestone: “With the production facility we have commissioned in Tuzla, we are bringing together our global know-how in the field of construction chemicals with our advanced technical capabilities and local production strength, thereby expanding our sphere of influence. With this facility, structured to Saint-Gobain standards, we will respond much more quickly to our customers’ needs for high-quality technical products, while further consolidating our position as a pioneer and reference point in the industry.”

The plant has been designed with future expansion in mind, supporting opportunities in emerging construction-chemicals technologies and solutions. 

Saint-Gobain positions the investment as a step toward reinforcing its role in light and sustainable construction in Türkiye, alongside its broader regional growth ambitions.

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers a broad portfolio of construction solutions through brands such as Chryso, GCP, Fosroc, and Weber. 

Its products include concrete admixtures, cement additives, waterproofing systems, concrete repair materials, grouts, joint sealants, protective coatings, technical mortars, screeds, and fiber-reinforced concrete solutions. 

The company serves infrastructure, commercial buildings, transportation, utilities, marine, and residential construction projects, with a focus on improving durability, performance, sustainability, and decarbonization in construction.

Turkey’s construction chemicals market is experiencing steady growth, driven by urban redevelopment projects, earthquake-resilient construction requirements, infrastructure investments, and increasing demand for sustainable building materials. 

According to Reed Intelligence, the market was valued at approximately USD 225.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 298.4 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.2%. 

Key product segments include concrete admixtures, waterproofing chemicals, sealants and adhesives, grouts and mortars, flooring compounds, and protective coatings.

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