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.
Founded in 1917 in Bandırma Çift Geyik Karaca Clothing, is the first Turkish exporter textile company in 1961. In 1965 by exporting to 36 countries and 5 continents has become one of the companies who has the highest brand awareness . In 1998 had been purchased by Tekfen Holding and then was joined to the Narin Group in 2005. As one of the leaders of the country since approximetely a century, especially the best one for knitwear , Cift Geyik Karaca has started to work in cooperation with famous italian designer Alfio Bonacchi who has a rich background of experience in Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and Gianni Versace and thanks to him , reached a new output by presenting special modern designs adopted to every stage of life. Continuing to be the brand of fashion enthusiasts and a symbol of comfort and style , Cift Geyik Karaca , continues to serve men and women at any age with its new concept stores.