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Established in 1974, ASKAYNAK became the exclusive distributor
of Lincoln Electric's welding machinery and equipment in 1992.
In 1998, this relationship became a fully-fledged partnership
with the acquisition of a 50 % shareholding in the Company by
Lincoln Electric.
The LINCOLN ELECTRIC Co. is the world leader in the design,
development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic
welding systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipments.
Lincoln Electric has its manufacturing operations, joint-ventures
and alliances in 18 countries, and a worldwide network of
distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries.
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ASKAYNAK has also built up a substantial export network, with
exports to more than 40 countries. The Company's main export
markets include Europe, the Middle East, Africa, S. America, Russia
and CIS Countries and the Far East.
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ASKAYNAK has a production capacity up to
36.000 mtons of
welding electrodes, 3.500 mtons of submerged arc welding wires
and 25.000 mtons of MIG/MAG welding wires annually. ASKAYNAK
distributes these products through a network of
600 authorized
dealerships throughout Turkey.
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The plant and the head-office are located in
Gebze an
industry-intensive area of
Kocaeli, set on 40.000 sqm of land.
ASKAYNAK has about 300 employees.
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Kaynak Teknigi has been manufacturing
"ASKAYNAK"
and "KOBATEK"
branded welding electrodes and wires. In addition to that, the company
has been performing the sales of
"LINCOLN ELECTRIC"
branded welding wires, electrodes, welding machines and generators as
well as stainless steel MIG/TIG wires, flux-cored wires, carbon
electrodes, and tungsten electrodes for TIG welding process under its own registered brandname of
"STARWELD".
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The major application areas of "ASKAYNAK" branded MIG/MAG wires, SAW wires, stick electrodes
and "STARWELD" branded stainless steel MIG/TIG wires are industrial production and construction.
"KOBATEK" branded products are used in protective repair and maintenance welding applications.
"LINCOLN ELECTRIC" products are used in both application areas.
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"ASKAYNAK" offers complete solutions by providing a broad range of high performance,
superior quality and cost-effective coated electrodes specially designed to meet
different welding requirement. "ASKAYNAK" welding wires provide excellent weldability
and superior mechanical properties due to a consistent chemical composition, optimum
feedability and a smooth, stable arc. "KOBATEK" products provide the customer with
the most complete and advance product range available. By increasing the wear
resistance, "KOBATEK" products help to reduce maintenance periods and spare parts
inventories. By providing total solutions with an outstanding welding performance,
"KOBATEK" product range also minimizes production losses and increases plant efficiency.
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"ASKAYNAK" is a leader in Turkey's welding electrode and wire exports. It exports these
products to more than 40 countries around the world and accounts for half of all welding
consumable exports from Turkey. In 2005, the Company increased significantly its exports
to markets in the Balkans, the Middle East, Caucasus, North Africa, Russia and Western Europe.
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ASKAYNAK was the first manufacturer of welding consumables
in Turkey to receive "ISO 9001" certification, one of the most
comprehensive and prestigious international standards for
quality systems from RWTÜV in June 1995. This certification
was a significant corporate milestone illustrating ASKAYNAK's
overall commitment to superior quality and to enhance her
operational productivity and efficiency. ASKAYNAK's strong
position in the Turkish market is underpinned by its strong
reputation for quality.
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In 1999, the Company received the prestigious "TÜSÝAD-KalDer Quality Award" for
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. International standards including EN, AWS
and ISO are used in the production and testing of "ASKAYNAK" products. "ASKAYNAK"
products have been approved by leading international certification bodies, including :
Rheinish-Westfalischer Technischen Überwachungs Vereine (RWTÜV), Deutsche Bahn (DB),
Russian GOST, SEPRO (Ukrain), NAKS, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV),
Lloyd's Register of Shipping (LRS), Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Det Norske Veritas (DNV). |
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Customer-Focused Culture : In ASKAYNAK, we have adopted quality
as away of life. In every operation we perform, in every product
we produce, and in every service we offer, our target is the
highest quality level. Our approach to quality is shaped by our
concern for the customer.
Continuous Improvement : The pioneering spirit which we have
never lost is open to change and globalization. Being innovative
in our operations is a long standing tradition.
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Participation : Our management philosophy rests on the principal of employee
participation. We all believe that we have the right to get involved in issues that
interest us. We believe that we should continuously improve our personal capabilities
to reach the highest levels possible.
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| 1974 |
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The Askaynak electrode production has been
started as two lines. (22.000 ton/year max. capacity
with four shifts
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| 1982 |
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The Askaynak submerged arc welding wire production has been started
as one line.
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| 1985 |
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The Askaynak MIG/MAG wire production has been started as one line.
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| 1987 |
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The Askaynak MIG/MAG wire production has been increased to two lines.
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| 1992 |
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The distributorship agreement which starts the sales of Lincoln Electric
branded welding machines, welding generators and plasma cutting devices
in the domestic market, has been signed with The Lincoln Electric Co.
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| 1992 |
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The revision of Askaynak MIG/MAG wire production line resulting in an
increase of capacity from 600 ton/year to 1.000 ton/year.
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| 1993 |
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The production of Kobatek electrodes has been started.
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| 1994 |
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The installation of new high-tech machines in the MIG/MAG welding wire
production line.
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| 1995 |
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The production of Lincoln Electric branded MIG/MAG welding wires has
been started.
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| 1996 |
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The renewal of the machines in the Askaynak submerged arc welding wire
production lines resulting in 2500 ton/yr production capacity in four
shifts.
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| 1998 |
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The joint-venture agreement has been signed between Eczacýbaþý and
The Lincoln Electric Co.
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| 2000 |
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The increase of the number of new high-tech machines to twelve units
which are used in the MIG/MAG welding wire production.
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| 2000 |
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The launching of Askaynak branded welding machines.
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| 2000 |
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The launching of Kobatek branded aluminium MIG wires and TIG rodes to the domestic market.
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| 2001 |
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The launching of Focusweld branded MIG/MAG welding spray to the domestic market.
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| 2001 |
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The launching of Starweld branded MIG wires and TIG rodes to the domestic market.
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| 2002 |
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The launching of Starweld branded tungsten electrodes for TIG welding to the domestic market.
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| 2003 |
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The sales of Starweld branded flux-cored wires has been started.
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| 2005 |
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The launching of Expressweld branded inverter type welding machine
(for stick electrodes) to the domestic market.
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| 2007 |
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The launching of Focusweld branded
"Auto Darkening
Welding Helmets"
to the domestic market.
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| 2007 |
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New manufacturing plant opened in Gebze, Þekerpýnar (19 November 2007).
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