Operating in the fast moving consumer goods sector, Hayat was founded in 1987. Today, rapidly advancing on the path of globalization with 27 production facilities in 8 countries around the world, Hayat ranks 50th in the “Turkey's Largest Exporters” list according to 2024 data with its exports to 100 countries. With its production performance in Turkey, it ranks 38th in the “Top 500 Industrial Enterprises in Turkey” list.
Hayat is the world’s 5th largest branded diaper manufacturer and the largest tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa and a major player in the fast moving consumer goods sector. With its 16 powerful brands, including Molfix, Bebem, Molped, Joly, Bingo, Test, Has, Papia, Familia, Teno, Focus, Nelex, Goodcare, and Evony in the hygiene, home care, tissue, and personal health categories, Hayat brings HAYAT* to millions of homes in more than 100 countries.
“Hayat” in Turkish means “life”
With the belief that everyone in this world has the right to access the best quality products at affordable prices, Hayat has been carrying its products to the geographies it operates in and conducting its business with a focus on high quality and innovation since the day it was founded.
In order to offer the most innovative and most accurate products, Hayat constantly follows the local conditions and trends in the world and tries to make a difference with the innovations it has created at its R&D Center.
With its 27 production facilities in eight countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and its sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Malaysia, and Thailand, Hayat provides employment and value wherever it goes.
Kordsa’s success story begins in 1973 with Sabancı Holding’s plant investment in Izmit to produce tire cord fabric for tire manufacturers.
Over the years, Kordsa has become the market leader in Türkiye while also establishing a leading position in global markets. This achievement is supported by its deep expertise in reinforcement materials and processes, strong R&D capabilities, open innovation mindset, and strategic leadership in the tire reinforcement industry.
Kordsa has been globally recognized as “The Reinforcer” thanks to its technology and market leadership, strong global footprint and over 50 years of experience in the reinforcement technologies. Building on its extensive tire reinforcement expertise, Kordsa entered the composite reinforcement industry and continues to reshape the sector through its strong innovative approach.
Currently, over 3900 global employees of Kordsa work to deliver reinforcement technologies to the world.
SANKO Group, founded in 1904 by the Konukoğlu family, has evolved over its 120-year journey into one of Turkey's largest conglomerates.
With operations spanning 11 different sectors, a workforce exceeding 14,000 employees and a footprint in over 100 countries through exports, SANKO Group maintains its leadership position in key industries such as textiles, renewable energy, cement and packaging within Turkey and on the global stage.
Beyond its industrial endeavors, the conglomerate is deeply committed to supporting communities and giving back to society. #PositiveImpact: This is the core purpose of SANKO Group. To enable economic growth and societal progress, SANKO creates positive impact for its clients, investors, people, planet and communities.
SANKO Group aims to contribute to social development through its investments in education, health and culture-arts, as well as social responsibility projects. 46 indelible works, including Schools, Universities, Hospitals, Mosques and Cultural Centers, have been brought into existence, and more than 30.000 students have received non-refundable scholarships so far by Sani Konukoğlu Foundation.