SETAS KIMYA SANAYI AS

Setas was founded in 1966 as a manufacturer and representative agency of dye and chemicals for textiles and leather industries.

By 1987 Setas had advanced on its research and begun disperse paint production.

In 1989 Setas ceased to be a representative agency for other companies and focused on its own production.

1997 saw the first production of print pastes for cellulose fibers and acid and metal complex dyes for polyamide fibers.

In 2002 Setas became the first and only Turkish member of ETAD (The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers), a distinguished organization of world s most prominent dye producers that work on human health and environmental protection. All prominent organizations had been active in those areas with the sense of protecting our common future.

In 2003 Setas began the production of organic synthetic pigment as well as liquid acrylic paint for textile and paper sectors.

Setas also began masterbatch production in 2004. Proving itself within a short period of time, Setas became the greatest supplier in Turkey in one of the most important branches of chemical industry.

In 2007 Setas began the production of lubricants for fiber lubricating technologies as well as investing in a new business branch. Metal coating sector met Setas colors when electrostatic powdered paint facility began production.

Denim fashion keeps it dynamism with special effects. In 2010 Setas began its chemical production project to help the sector in developing new products. Turkey s continuing global leadership in denim production was a locomotive for Setas research and development.

In 2011 Setas formed a partnership and acquired the moiety of Yapichem company for the production of construction chemicals.

Setas opened a technology center to unite its various chemistry-based disciplines and embark upon new projects with the synergy created there. The motto power is comes from communication and information sharing is one of the fundamental principles of this center.

Setas will strengthen its current units and pursue new investments in harmony with the global advancements.