Kale Group Companies

Laying its foundation with Canakkale Ceramic Factories Corporation in 1957, Kale Group pioneered the formation of the ceramics industry in Turkey, and has become an industry giant in the world with its investments. It has grown over the course of time with investments in machinery and equipment manufacturing, defense, chemistry, electrical appliances, energy, IT, transportation, tourism and food industries. The Kale Group is currently comprised of 22 influential firms, and is regarded as one of the most important industrial enterprises of Turkey with over 5,000 employees and its value to the Turkish economy. The foundation of Kale Group traces back to Canakkale Ceramic Factories established in the Can district of Canakkale in 1957. As a pioneer in the organization of the ceramic tile industry in Turkey, Kale Group maintained the leading position with Kalebodur Ceramics Industry in 1972, and, over time, has become the biggest ceramic manufacturer in the world by making huge investments. Kale Group continues to broaden its product range with ceramic sanitary ware as well as bathroom and kitchen furniture developments, rendering service under brands like Canakkale Seramik, Kalebodur, Kalekim, and Kale-most of which are also recognized in the market as product names. Investment product manufacturing activities, the basis of the industrialization of Kale Group, began with the establishment of the Kalekalıp Machinery and Mould Industry Corporation in the 1960s. Beginning with mould and machine part manufacturing, Kalekalıp is currently active in the manufacturing of natural gas meters and pressure reducing stations. Kale Havacılık, a leading enterprise in Turkey, was founded under Kalekalıp, operates in Tuzla, and is taking on crucial tasks in leading defense and aviation projects throughout the world. With a recent advancement in IT, the Kale Group developed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and introduced this software to Turkish industrial enterprises. Kale Group is now exporting its products to 60 countries on 5 continents-the continuation of its export thrust that began in 1962. Providing service to society for over 50 years through its industrial identity, Kale Group has always been aware of its social responsibilities as well. Adopting the principles and beliefs of founder Ibrahim Bodur in terms of social services, Kale Group has always made contributions to society in the fields of education, health, culture, arts, science and sports. Dr. Ibrahim Bodur established the Kaleseramik Education, Health and Social Welfare Foundation to achieve continuity in these contributions. The Kale Group is also committed to its natural and ecological responsibilities in compliance with world standards.