Alacakaya Mermer

What Alacakaya Mermer does

Alacakaya Mermer ve Maden İşletmesi San. Tic. A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish marble extraction and processing company founded in 1984 by Kemal Arslan and Cemil Yaşlı, headquartered in the Elazığ Organized Industrial Zone. The company operates five company-owned quarries across Elazığ, Karaman, Diyarbakır, Kütahya, Adana, and Adıyaman, producing roughly 100,000 cubic meters of marble blocks and 970,000 square meters of processed marble annually. Its product portfolio includes 12 distinct marble varieties, with flagship Rosso Levanto (Elazığ Vişne) — a cherry-colored veined marble found exclusively in the Alacakaya district — alongside Karaman Krem, Siyah İnci, Petrol Yeşili, Premium Gri, Hazar Beige, onyx and conglomerate variants. The company applies specialized surface treatments including aging, brushing, hammering, acid etching, leather finish, and burning to support project-based customization.

The business operates a vertically integrated quarry-to-factory model with approximately 500 employees working across a 17,000 sqm facility (8,000 sqm indoor) equipped with a state-of-the-art machinery park. Around 75% of factory production is exported to 60+ countries across Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Australia, with primary focus on the Far East and Middle East; the remaining 25% serves the domestic Turkish market. Distribution is conducted through direct B2B sales supported by logistics via Mersin and Izmir ports, complemented by joint ventures in Saudi Arabia (Elegant Homely) and Iraq (Emmar For Marble), and a partnership in Hungary (Harput Kft).

Alacakaya sells to luxury hospitality, government, religious, retail, residential, and infrastructure customers globally. Reference projects include The White House, the Kaaba (Mecca), Burj Al Arab, Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Atlantis Dubai, Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Victoria's Secret stores (800 USA locations), Dolce & Gabbana, Istanbul Airport, and Turkish Prime Ministry buildings. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, and pursues market development through participation in international stone fairs (Marmomac, Qatar exhibitions) and a dedicated architectural modeling portal for architects and designers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Alacakaya Mermer

Legal name

Alacakaya Mermer ve Maden İşletmesi San. Tic. A.Ş.

Website

https://alacakaya.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Alacakaya Mermer is a Turkish marble extraction and processing company founded in 1984, operating five company-owned quarries and a factory in Elazığ. It produces 12 marble varieties — including the exclusive Rosso Levanto — and exports 75% of output to 60+ countries, serving luxury hotels, government buildings, and large real estate projects worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Stone Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991), Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (21239)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Marble Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crushed Stone Quarrying & Processing (IMAKAHAA)

Keywords

• Marble manufacturing
• Natural stone extraction
• Quarry operations
• Marble processing
• Stone export

Headquarters

HQ city

Elazig

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marble Block Sales: Extraction and sale of raw marble blocks from company-owned quarries in Elazığ, Kütahya, Karaman, and Diyarbakır regions
2. Processed Marble Products: Processing stones from own quarries in company facilities; manufacturing in standard sizes and project-based special production. 75% of production exported, 25% sold domestically
3. Custom Project Manufacturing: Special production based on customer demands for specific architectural projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alacakaya Mermer extracts natural marble from five company-owned quarries in Turkey (Elazığ, Kütahya, Karaman, Diyarbakır) and processes it in its own manufacturing facility in the Elazığ Organized Industrial Zone. The company produces blocks and finished marble products in standard sizes plus project-based custom production, applying surface treatments such as aging, brushing, hammering, acid etching, leather surface, and burning, with approximately 75% of factory production exported to 60+ countries worldwide.

Product overview

Alacakaya Mermer is a marble and natural stone extraction and manufacturing company operating since 1984. The company operates 5 marble quarries across Turkey (Elazığ, Karaman, Diyarbakır, Kütahya) and processes stones in its own manufacturing facilities. The product portfolio consists of multiple marble varieties including Elazığ Vişne (Rosso Levanto), Karaman Krem (Cream Karaman), Siyah İnci (Black Pearl), Petrol Yeşili (Verde Antico), Premium Gri, Milan Gri variants, Cielo, Black Jack, Aliento, Bella, Hazar Beige, Dark Crystal Emperador, Breccia Adonis, Blue River Onyx, White Onyx, and Martini Siyah. The company also offers special processing methods including aging (eskitme), brushing, hammering, acid etching, leather finish, and burning. Production capacity is approximately 970,000 square meters annually with 75% exported to international markets across Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elazığ Vişne (Rosso Levanto)
• Karaman Krem (Cream Karaman)
• Siyah İnci (Black Pearl)
• Petrol Yeşili (Verde Antico)
• Premium Gri (Premium Grey)
• Milan Gri Cross
• Milan Gri Vein (Milan Grey Vein)
• Cielo Vein/Cross
• Black Jack
• Aliento Vein/Cross
• Bella (Afyon Şekeri)
• Hazar Beige (Botticino Royal)

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of factory production exported to foreign markets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elegant HomelycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture company in Saudi Arabia for distribution and sales of Alacakaya marble products in the Saudi Arabian market. Website: www.eleganthomely.com
• Emmar For Marble IraqcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture company in Iraq - Al Najaf city, Green Road Al Forat area for distribution of Alacakaya marble products in the Iraqi market
• Harput KftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness partner in Hungary - 1075 Budapest, Hollo Utca 12-14, 2nd Floor 201. Associated with triholding.com

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Levantina y Asociados: Spain-based global marble and natural stone quarrying and fabrication company with multi-country quarry operations and a broad product portfolio serving construction and architectural projects. Most directly comparable to Alacakaya in vertically integrated quarry-to-finished-product model and international B2B distribution.
• Dimpomar (Rocha Mármores): Portuguese-Turkish marble group with quarries in Portugal and Turkey producing light-colored marbles for international markets. Comparable to Alacakaya in cross-border quarry ownership and global B2B export of premium marble.
• Polycor Inc. North American natural stone quarrier and manufacturer operating multiple quarries across the US and Canada, supplying dimensional stone for commercial and architectural projects. Comparable to Alacakaya in vertically integrated quarry ownership, scale, and emphasis on premium natural stone for building applications.
• Temmer Marble: Turkish marble producer with own quarries and global export reach, headquartered in Afyon. Direct competitor to Alacakaya in Turkish-origin marble extraction, processing, and export to international architectural and construction projects.
• Mumal Marble: Turkey-based marble quarrying and processing company operating internationally with focus on Beige Marfil and other Turkish marble varieties. Comparable to Alacakaya in Turkish-origin marble supply, global distribution, and B2B project sales model.
• Antolini Luigi & C. Italian family-owned marble and natural stone processor with global luxury project references and a wide catalogue of marble varieties including exclusive collections. Comparable to Alacakaya in premium positioning, project-based sales to architects, and emphasis on unique surface finishes.
• Bestone Natural Stone: Turkey- and China-based marble and natural stone manufacturer with global distribution network. Comparable to Alacakaya in Turkish-origin marble supply, Asia-Pacific market focus, and large-scale factory processing capacity.

Emerging players

• Cosentino (Dekton/Silestone): Spanish multinational producing engineered stone surfaces including Silestone quartz and Dekton sintered stone. Represents the principal substitution threat to natural marble producers like Alacakaya in commercial, hospitality and residential applications.

Regional players

• Marmara Marble (Turkey): Turkish-origin marble producer serving domestic and export markets with a range of travertine and marble products. Comparable to Alacakaya in Turkish quarry base and B2B project supply model, though smaller international footprint.
• Sinai Marble: Egyptian marble producer extracting and exporting premium marble varieties to Middle East, Europe and Asia markets. Comparable to Alacakaya in extraction-to-export model and supply of marble to regional construction projects, though based in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlacakayaMarble

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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