cimko

What cimko does

Çimko Çimento ve Beton San. Tic. A.Ş. is a vertically integrated Turkish cement and ready-mixed concrete manufacturer operating under Sanko Holding since the 1995 privatization of the Adıyaman Cement Factory. Its asset base comprises three integrated cement plants (Narlı in Kahramanmaraş, Adıyaman, and Bartın), one grinding plant (Ereğli), two packaging plants (Kilis, Gaziantep), and more than forty ready-mix concrete plants spread across thirteen Turkish provinces, with combined annual capacity of 9.4 million tons of cement, 5.6 million tons of clinker, and 5.5 million tons of aggregates. The company also operates 49 MWp of solar generation producing 80 million kWh annually and waste-heat recovery systems covering 10% of plant electricity needs, alongside a 13 MW WHR footprint. Çimko's product portfolio spans Portland (CEM I), composite (CEM II), pozzolanic (CEM IV), and sulfate-resistant cements, the API-spec G-Class HSR oil-well cement (produced at Adıyaman), a family of branded specialty ready-mix concretes (Çimko Dynamic, Betoyol, Fiber, Estetik, Limitsiz, Beto-Filtre, Donat), and a consumer-facing Easy Cement SKU in 25 kg bags.

Çimko's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to domestic construction companies, infrastructure developers, and ready-mix concrete producers through its own field force, with export operations delivering clinker and cement to more than thirty countries under FCA/EXW and FOB terms via Sanko Port (operational since 2014). Specialty cements for oil-and-gas drilling and geothermal applications provide a specification-based revenue stream distinct from bulk gray cement competition. The customer base spans general contractors, infrastructure developers, oil and gas drillers, geothermal operators, and international cement traders; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Operationally, Çimko runs an R&D unit at ODTÜ (METU) Technopark and partners with Bartın, Abdullah Gül, and Adıyaman universities. The company has deployed AI-supported OHS violation monitoring (Intenseye), computer vision for raw-material recognition, RFID-based vehicle and load automation at Narlı (reducing entry-exit times by 50%), and the Smart Planning application for ready-mix order optimization. Capital access was materially expanded in 2025 through a USD 300 million five-year Eurobond issuance (with a USD 44.9 million follow-on in 2026) subscribed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, and the Green for Growth Fund, suggesting preparation for future public-market activity. The company is ranked 94th in Turkey's ISO 500 (up 21 places) and first in the cement sector of the 2024–2025 Anatolia 500.

Name

cimko

Legal name

Çimko Çimento ve Beton San. Tic. A.Ş.

Website

https://cimko.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Çimko is a vertically integrated Turkish cement and ready-mix concrete producer with 3 integrated plants and 40+ ready-mix facilities. It serves construction, infrastructure, oil & gas, and geothermal customers, exporting to 30+ countries under Sanko Holding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Ready-mixed concrete
• Construction aggregates
• Building materials
• Specialty cements

Headquarters

HQ city

Sehitkamil

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cement Products Sales: Production and sale of various cement types including Portland cement (CEM I), composite cement (CEM II), pozzolanic cement (CEM IV), G-Class HSR well cement, and easy cement products. Sold domestically and exported in bulk and bagged forms.
2. Ready-Mixed Concrete Products: Specialty concrete products including self-compacting concrete (Çimko Dynamic), fiber-reinforced concrete, lightweight concrete (EPS), decorative concrete (Çimko Aesthetic), road concrete (Çimko Betoyol), and pervious concrete (Beto-Filtre).
3. Aggregate Production and Sales: Production and sale of aggregate products (0-5mm crushed sand, 5-15mm aggregate, 15-24mm aggregate) with annual capacity of 5.5 million tons from facilities in Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, and Adıyaman.
4. International Export: Export of clinker and cement products from plants in Kahramanmaraş-Narlı, Adıyaman, and Bartın to more than 30 countries. Products include normal portland cement, high sulfate resistant cement types, oil well cement, and various clinker types. Delivered as FCA-EXW or FOB at ports.
5. Solar Power Generation (GES): Solar energy investments generating 80 million kWh annually from 49 MWp installed capacity across six solar energy systems in Ankara, Izmir, and Manisa on 750,000 m² area.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Çimko produces and sells cement (Portland, composite, pozzolanic, sulfate-resistant, oil well, and Easy Cement), ready-mixed concrete specialty products, and aggregates for the construction sector. The company operates 3 integrated cement plants, 1 grinding plant, 2 packaging plants, and 40+ ready-mix concrete plants across 13 provinces in Turkey, with export operations to 30+ countries and 49 MWp of solar power capacity.

Product overview

Çimko Çimento ve Beton is a cement and ready-mixed concrete manufacturer operating under Sanko Holding with an integrated product portfolio organized around three core pillars: (1) Cement Products — including Portland cement (CEM I), composite cement (CEM II), pozzolanic cement (CEM IV), sulfate-resistant cement, oil well cement (G Class HSR), and Easy Cement (consumer-facing 25 kg packaged product); (2) Ready-Mixed Concrete Special Products — a sub-brand family under the Çimko name including Çimko Dinamik (self-compacting), Çimko Dinamik Şap (self-leveling screed), Perlitli Şap (perlite screed), EPS Hafif Beton (lightweight), Çimko Limitsiz (long-distance pour), Çimko Betoyol (road pavement), Çimko Donat (fiber-reinforced), Çimko Fiber (polypropylene fiber), Beto-Filtre (pervious), and Çimko Estetik (aesthetic); and (3) Supplementary Services — aggregate production (5.5 million ton/year), export to 30+ countries, solar power generation (49 MWp, 80 million kWh/year), and R&D at ODTÜ Technopark. The company operates 3 integrated cement plants (Narlı, Adıyaman, Bartın), 1 grinding plant (Ereğli), 2 packaging plants (Kilis, Gaziantep), and 40+ ready-mixed concrete plants across 13 provinces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Çimko Dynamic: Self-compacting concrete with very fluid consistency that spreads under its own weight without vibration
• Çimko Limitsiz
• Çimko Betoyol
• Çimko Donat
• Çimko Fiber
• Çimko Estetik
• Easy Cement
• GENÇimko
• SanFlex

Products and services

• G Class HSR Type Well Cement High sulfate-resistant cement designed for oil and gas well drilling and completion, resistant to high temperatures, pressures, and corrosive downhole environments. Provides structural integrity and zonal isolation for well casings. API Spec 10A certified.
• Easy Cement Market and customer-oriented cement available in 25 kg lightweight bags with easy storage and loading characteristics. Offered in palletless and palletized packaging options. Types include CEM I 42.5 R, CEM IV/B (P) 32.5 R, and CEM IV/B (P) 32.5 R Chrome Reduced.
• Portland Cement (CEM I) and Composite Cement (CEM II) Portland cement (CEM I) with 42.5 R, 42.5 R SR5, 52.5 R, and 52.5 N grades used for general construction, high-rise buildings, roads, prefab elements. Composite cement (CEM II) with 6-35% additive content in subtypes A-V, A-M, A-P, B-M for hot weather concreting and mass concrete.
• Pozzolanic Cement (CEM IV) Pozzolanic cement with 36-55% pozzolan or fly ash additive. Available in CEM IV/B (P), CEM IV/B (P-V), and CEM IV/B (V) grades including SR5 sulfate-resistant variant. Features low hydration temperature, high alkali-aggregate resistance, and chemical resistance for concrete pipe, briquette, tile, pumice, and sea water applications.
• Aggregate (Agrega) Aggregate production with 5.5 million ton annual capacity across four crushing and screening plants in Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, and Adıyaman. Products include 0-5 mm crushed sand, 5-15 mm aggregate, and 15-24 mm aggregate, compliant with ready-mixed concrete quality specifications.
• Çimko Dinamik (Self-Compacting Concrete) Self-compacting concrete with very fluid consistency that spreads under its own weight without vibration, passes between dense reinforcements, and provides smooth surfaces without segregation or bleeding. Used for horizontal and vertical structural elements, earthquake strengthening, high-strength requirements, and densely reinforced sections.
• EPS Lightweight Concrete (İzobeton) Lightweight, insulating concrete made with cement, fine aggregate, expanded polystyrene (EPS), and chemical additives. EPS reduces concrete unit weight by 50 percent compared to traditional concrete. Used for screed and fill applications, partition walls, thermal insulation, floor leveling, and gap filling.
• Çimko Betoyol (Road Concrete) High-quality concrete pavement for urban roads and roads with medium and heavy traffic density. Transmits traffic loads to the base to prevent deformation. Used for high-strength roads, pedestrian paths, and fire hazard tunnels.
• Çimko Fiber (Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Special ready-mixed concrete with high resistance to cracking created by using polypropylene fibers. Used for industrial floors, field concrete, concrete roads, screed concrete, ports/marinas, airfields, shotcrete, and concrete pipes.
• Beto-Filtre (Pervious Concrete) Pervious concrete containing interconnected voids using large aggregates, providing higher air and water permeability than traditional concrete. Used for sidewalks, parking lots, rain gardens, greenhouses, hydraulic structures, and curbside drainage.
• International Export (İhracat) Export of clinker and cement products produced at Narlı, Adıyaman, and Bartın plants to more than 30 countries. Products include normal Portland cement, high sulfate resistant cement, and oil well cement in bulk and bagged form. Delivered as FCA/EXW or FOB at ports.
• GES Solar Power Investments Solar energy investments generating 80 million kWh of electricity annually through six solar power systems with 49 MWp installed capacity on 750,000 m² in Ankara, Izmir, and Manisa. Protects environment and reduces carbon footprint while contributing to national energy supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced vehicle entry-exit times by 50% through RFID automation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Türk ÇimentominorOthersIndustry association membership for Turkish cement sector representing and advocating for cement industry interests.
• Çimento Endüstrisi İşverenleri Sendikası (ÇEİS)coreOthersMajor industry employer association. Çimko actively participates in ÇEİS awards, competitions, and industry initiatives including OHS Value Contributors Awards and OHS Knowledge Competitions where company has won multiple awards.
• Hazır Beton Birliği (THBB)minorOthersReady-mixed concrete industry association in Turkey.
• ODTÜ (Middle East Technical University) TeknokentcoreTechnology or IntegrationR&D partnership with university technology park. Çimko established R&D unit at METU Technopark to transform knowledge into advanced technology for employment and export-focused value addition, developing pioneering industry projects.
• Bartın UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for R&D collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint research projects in cement and concrete technology.
• Abdullah Gül UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for R&D collaboration and joint research projects.
• Adıyaman UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for R&D collaboration and joint research projects in cement and concrete technology.
• UNICEF TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakerUp Project partnership - 3-year social investment program enhancing digital skills for children aged 7-14 in Southeastern Anatolia through robotic coding, 3D modeling, and IoT training. Aims to reach approximately 5,000 children annually with workshops in Gaziantep and Adıyaman plus mobile maker vehicle.
• SosyalBen FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill Development Centers (BEYEM) partnership for psychosocial recovery of earthquake-affected children aged 7-13. Çimko established centers in Hatay and Adıyaman. Within one year reached 2,750 children with 1,920 hours of training. 3-year goal: directly support 100,000 children.
• ÇEVKO FoundationminorOthersEnvironmental foundation partnership for coastal cleanup and environmental awareness initiatives. Organized coastal clean-up in İnkum with Bartın Municipality.
• Sani Konukoğlu FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR activities conducted through the foundation under Sanko Holding. Established in 1989 for social activities in education, health, and culture. Supports volunteers from Group employees with material and moral resources. Manages Çimko's social responsibility projects including earthquake relief.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Çimsa Çimento: Sabancı Holding-affiliated Turkish cement and ready-mix concrete producer with integrated plants and export operations; competes head-to-head with Çimko in domestic cement and specialty cement segments including white cement.
• Akçansa Çimento: Heidelberg Materials / Sabancı joint venture operating integrated cement plants in Turkey; directly comparable to Çimko on product mix (Portland, blended, ready-mix) and on B2B construction customer base.
• Oyak Çimento (Oyak Cement): Turkey's largest cement producer (Oyak Group), operating multiple integrated plants and ready-mix facilities nationwide; the closest scale peer to Çimko and a major competitor for infrastructure contracts.
• Limak Çimento: Limak Group's cement arm with integrated plants in Turkey and operations in Africa/Mozambique; comparable on vertical integration (cement to ready-mix) and export-driven model.
• Aşkale Çimento: Privately-held Turkish integrated cement and ready-mix producer with overlapping geographic footprint in eastern Turkey; directly comparable mid-cap peer.
• Nuh Çimento: Turkish integrated cement producer with ready-mix operations listed on Borsa Istanbul; comparable product mix and domestic B2B focus, particularly in Marmara region.
• Batısöke Söke Çimento: Turkish cement manufacturer focused on Aegean region with integrated plant and ready-mix operations; comparable mid-cap peer with similar export orientation.
• Bursa Çimento: Bursa-based integrated cement and ready-mix concrete producer; smaller-scale direct peer with overlapping product portfolio serving construction and infrastructure customers.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: Global integrated building materials major with significant Turkish presence through Akçansa JV; comparable on cement, aggregates, and ready-mix product lines at much larger global scale.
• Holcim Group: One of the world's largest cement and aggregates producers with broad emerging-market footprint; comparable on integrated cement-to-concrete model and increasing focus on low-carbon cement, though at vastly greater scale and global diversification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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