Dalsan

What Dalsan does

Dalsan Alçı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a Turkish manufacturer and supplier of gypsum-based and cement-based construction materials, founded in 1932 in Kayseri and headquartered in Gölbaşı, Ankara. The company operates an integrated portfolio spanning building plasters (ALÇITEK, SIVATEK, MAXITEK), interior gypsum boards under the COREX family (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated, acoustic, impact-resistant, and high-density variants), exterior sheathing (BoardeX and BoardeX Roof — Turkey's first glass fiber mat-coated exterior gypsum board), cement-based technical mortars under GRİO (renders, ETICS adhesives, tile adhesives up to C2TE S1, grouts, repair mortars, decorative mineral finishes), mineral wool insulation (FİBERO), and floor screeds (MAXICOAT, FLOORTEK). The portfolio is differentiated by first-mover regulatory milestones including Turkey's first EPD (2013), first GREENGUARD/GREENGUARD Gold certifications (2012), first Safe4fire fire certification (2013), first ETA-certified structural steel fire protection system (ETA 18-050, 2018), and UL-certified mold resistance for BoardeX.

The company runs five manufacturing facilities in Turkey — Gölbaşı, Bala, Elmadağ (all Ankara), Gebze (Kocaeli), and Turgutlu (Manisa, completed 2023) — with combined annual capacity exceeding 2.5 million tons of gypsum and cement-based products and over 100 million square meters of gypsum board. Two additional facilities are scheduled for Çerkezköy (2026) and Gaziantep (2027). Products reach customers primarily through a nationwide dealer network covering all 81 Turkish provinces (with an online dealer portal at bayi.dalsan.net) and through direct export sales to more than 70 countries, supplemented by a North American subsidiary established in 2020.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales of building materials, with pricing distributed via downloadable price lists rather than public e-commerce. The customer base is fragmented across three segments: construction companies and contractors (primary), individual homeowners and building owners, and industrial/commercial facility operators requiring fire-rated systems. The business model combines vertically integrated manufacturing with a dealer-mediated distribution model, system-level selling (complete wall/floor/roof solutions rather than individual SKUs), and continuous portfolio extension into adjacent construction material categories such as insulation and flooring.

Name

Dalsan

Legal name

Dalsan Alçı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://dalsan.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dalsan is a Turkish gypsum and cement-based construction materials manufacturer founded in 1932, operating five production facilities with 2.5M+ tons of annual capacity and exporting to 70+ countries through a nationwide dealer network spanning all 81 Turkish provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (32742)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC), Gypsum Plasters & Specialty Additives/Modifiers (IMADAEAG), Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK), Prefabricated Gypsum/Plaster Architectural Elements (Cornices, Ceiling Medallions, Moldings) (IMADAEAL)

Keywords

• Gypsum building products
• Drywall systems
• Cement-based mortars
• Exterior sheathing
• Construction materials manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Golbasi

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Plaster and Gypsum Board Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling gypsum-based building plasters and gypsum boards (alçı levhalar) through a nationwide dealer network in Turkey and via export to 70+ countries. Production capacity of 2.5+ million tons of gypsum/cement products and 100+ million square meters of gypsum board annually.
2. Cement-Based Technical Mortar Sales (GRİO): Revenue from cement-based ready-mix mortars including renders, tile adhesives, grouts, repair mortars, and decorative finishes sold under the GRİO brand.
3. System Solutions and Complementary Products: Revenue from complete drywall system solutions including profiles, screws, anchors, tapes, FİBERO mineral wool insulation, FLOORTEK and MAXICOAT floor products, and READYFIN finishing compounds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dalsan manufactures and supplies gypsum-based and cement-based construction materials under brands including ALÇITEK (building plasters), COREX (interior gypsum boards), BoardeX (exterior sheathing and roof boards), GRİO (cement-based technical mortars), FİBERO (mineral wool insulation), and FLOORTEK/MAXICOAT (floor systems). The company operates five production facilities in Turkey with annual capacity exceeding 2.5 million tons of gypsum/cement products and 100+ million square meters of gypsum board, distributing through a nationwide dealer network across all 81 Turkish provinces and exporting to 70+ countries.

Product overview

Dalsan Alçı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (DALSAN) is a Turkish building materials manufacturer founded in 1932, offering an integrated portfolio of gypsum-based and cement-based construction solutions spanning walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors. The portfolio consists of several interlocking product families under the DALSAN quality umbrella: (1) Yapı Alçıları — a complete line of building gypsum plasters including machine-applied (ALÇITEK, ALÇITEK TORO, ALÇITEK GOLD, SIVATEK, MAXITEK) and hand-applied products (Rigips Makine, Rigips Perlitli, Rigips Saten), plus auxiliary products (ADERTEK, DERZTEK, KARTEK, ASTARTEK); (2) GRİO — cement-based technical mortars covering plasters (GRİO Matik), BoardeX-compatible renders, thermal insulation adhesives and base coats, mineral decorative finishes, masonry and repair mortars, and a full ceramic tile adhesive range from standard C1T to C2TE S1 mega-performance; (3) COREX — a comprehensive interior drywall system encompassing gypsum boards in standard, lightweight (Falcon), moisture-resistant (Yeşil), fire-rated (Kırmızı, Bordo, A1), acoustic (Sound, AKUSTİK), impact-resistant (Prime, Premium, Dens), and standard grades, supported by DALSAN PUNTO galvanized steel profiles and full accessory lines; (4) BoardeX — Turkey's first glass fiber mat-coated exterior facade board and BoardeX roof for non-combustible, mold-resistant exterior and roofing applications; (5) FİBERO — mineral wool for insulation continuity in dry wall cavities; and (6) flooring solutions including MAXICOAT (cement-based ready-mix floor mortar) and FLOORTEK (self-leveling screed). All families share DALSAN's quality and testing infrastructure and carry certifications including EPD, GREENGUARD/GREENGUARD GOLD, Safe4Fire, UL, and TSE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COREX: Brand for gypsum boards including Beyaz COREX, Falcon COREX, Yeşil COREX, Kırmızı COREX, Bordo COREX, A1 COREX, Corex Sound, COREX Prime, Corex Dens, Premium COREX, AKUSTİK ALÇI LEVHA
• BoardeX
• GRİO
• FİBERO
• MAXICOAT
• FLOORTEK
• ALÇITEK
• Rigips
• RIGHTFINISH

Products and services

• Building Plasters (ALÇITEK / Rigips / SIVATEK family) Machine- and hand-applied gypsum plasters (with perlite and satin finishing variants) for direct application onto brick, concrete, aerated concrete, and similar substrates, providing single-coat finishes ready for painting. Used by contractors and building owners for interior wall finishing across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• COREX Gypsum Board Family Comprehensive interior drywall gypsum board family covering standard, ultra-lightweight (Falcon at 6.66 kg/m²), moisture-resistant (Yeşil H1/H2), fire-resistant (Kırmızı, Bordo, A1, Type X), acoustic (Corex Sound, AKUSTİK ALÇI LEVHA), impact-resistant (COREX Prime, Premium, Dens), and combined performance variants. Supported by DALSAN PUNTO profile systems and accessories. Used by contractors for interior partition walls, ceilings, and shaft walls.
• BoardeX Exterior Facade Gypsum Board Glass fiber mat coated exterior gypsum facade board with A1 non-combustibility and UL-certified mold resistance. Provides superior weather resistance enabling up to 12 months of outdoor exposure. Used by contractors and facade system installers on exterior walls of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• BoardeX Roof Board A1-class non-combustible, mold-resistant roof gypsum board with glass fiber mat coating for up to 12 months of weather exposure; bendable to a 3 m diameter. Replaces OSB in roof applications for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• GRİO Cement-Based Mortars Cement-based ready-mix mortars for interior and exterior rendering, ETICS/thermal insulation bonding, masonry, ceramic tile installation (C1T through C2TES1 performance grades), grouting, and decorative mineral finishes. Used by contractors for complete cement-based wall, floor, and facade work.
• FİBERO Mineral Wool Insulation High-performance mineral wool designed for partition walls, curtain walls, suspended ceilings, and exterior facade dry wall systems. Fills cavities without settling or leaving gaps to maintain thermal and acoustic insulation continuity.
• MAXICOAT Ready-Mix Floor Mortar Ready-mix high-compression-strength floor mortar for high-demand surfaces including underfloor heating systems. Applied at minimum 20 mm thickness (vs. 30 mm for conventional screeds). A1 non-combustible. Used by contractors for commercial and residential floor preparation prior to final coverings.
• FLOORTEK Self-Leveling Floor Screed Self-leveling self-smoothing floor leveling screed for interior floors, applied at 2–10 mm thickness with pedestrian readiness within 2 hours. C25-F7 strength class per TS EN 13813. Used by contractors for floor leveling before final floor coverings such as PVC, linoleum, laminate, epoxy, wood, and carpet.
• READYFIN Surface Compound Filler, repair, and topcoat surface compound for gypsum boards and all surface types. Used by contractors and finishing trades for surface preparation before painting.
• Silo Delivery Systems (MAXITEK and GRİO MATİK SİLO) Turkey's first silo-based delivery system for gypsum products (MAXITEK) and cement-based machine plaster (GRİO MATİK SİLO). Eliminates bag carrying, cutting, and waste on construction sites; product is pneumatically transported from silo for application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance up to 240 minutes (EI240) for A1 COREX structural steel fire protection systems
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alçıder (Alçı Üreticileri Derneği)minorOthersIndustry association membership. Alçıder (Gypsum Producers Association) is a Turkish industry association for gypsum manufacturers. Dalsan is a member alongside other major Turkish gypsum producers.
• İzoder (Isı, Su, Ses ve Yangın Yalıtımcıları Derneği)minorOthersIndustry association membership for insulation professionals. İzoder brings together companies and professionals in thermal, water, acoustic, and fire insulation. Dalsan participates as a material manufacturer supporting the insulation industry.
• Çedbik (Türkiye Yeşil Bina ve Şehirler Derneği)minorOthersTurkish Green Building and Cities Association. Promotes sustainable construction and green building certification (e.g., LEED, BREEAM). Dalsan's EPD and GREENGUARD certifications align with Çedbik's sustainability objectives.
• Tüyak (Tüm Yapı Alçı Komisyoncuları ve Üreticileri Derneği)minorOthersTurkish industry association covering gypsum brokers and producers. Dalsan participates in sectoral dialogue, standards development, and industry representation through this membership.
• Efectis Era AvrasyacoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited fire testing laboratory in Turkey. Dalsan tests its drywall systems for fire resistance ratings (EI30 to EI240) at Efectis Era Avrasya facilities. Test results are used to support Safe4fire certification and ETA approvals.
• UL Laboratories (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal safety science organization. UL tested BoardeX and BoardeX Roof for mold resistance in laboratory conditions, confirming they do not support mold formation. UL certification is cited as evidence for BoardeX's mold-free performance claims.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Yoshino Gypsum: Japan's largest gypsum board manufacturer with extensive product portfolio including fire-rated and specialty boards. Comparable product depth and R&D focus; relevant peer for technology benchmarking in exterior and fire-rated systems.

Direct peers

• Knauf Insulation: Mineral wool insulation division of Knauf, directly comparable to Dalsan's FİBERO mineral wool product line for drywall cavity applications. Competes in thermal and acoustic insulation systems used in partition walls.
• National Gypsum Company: US gypsum board and plasters manufacturer. Comparable product portfolio (Gold Bond gypsum boards, ProForm plasters), with similar focus on fire-rated and specialty board systems; relevant given Dalsan's North American subsidiary.
• Knauf Türkiye: Turkish subsidiary of Knauf, the largest multinational gypsum competitor in Dalsan's home market. Direct head-to-head competitor on gypsum boards, plasters, and ceiling systems across Turkish dealer network.
• Fermacell (James Hardie Europe): European manufacturer of fiber gypsum and cement boards for walls, floors, and ceilings. Directly comparable to BoardeX exterior sheathing and competes in European fire-rated and moisture-resistant board segments.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Global leader in gypsum board, plasters, and insulation with extensive operations in Turkey and Europe. Directly comparable product portfolio (gypsum boards, plasters, ceilings) and competes with Dalsan in both Turkish and export markets.
• Etex Group (Siniat / Promat): Belgian-headquartered building materials group with Siniat (gypsum boards and plasters) and Promat (fire protection boards). Comparable in fire-rated and specialty gypsum products, with overlap on A1 COREX-style structural fire protection offerings.
• BNBM (Bengang New Building Materials): One of the largest gypsum board manufacturers globally with multi-billion m² capacity. Comparable product (gypsum boards) and competes with Dalsan in MENA, Central Asia, and African export markets on price.
• Saint-Gobain Isover: Saint-Gobain's mineral wool insulation brand. Comparable to FİBERO in partition wall and curtain wall insulation; broader portfolio and global reach than Dalsan's insulation offering.
• Saint-Gobain (Gyproc / Rigips): Saint-Gobain acquired Lafarge's gypsum business (Dalsan's former 1998–2016 partner) and operates Gyproc and Rigips globally. Most direct large-cap competitor in plasterboard and plasters, with strong presence in Turkey, Europe, and MENA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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