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SINCE 1978...

HISTORY

Çağ Çelik, with over 45 years of industry experience operates as one of Turkey’s leading steel producers. Since its establishment, the company has grown with its investments, innovative vision, and sustainable production approach, becoming a strong industrial entity preferred not only in Karabük but across the world. With an export network spanning 120 countries on 6 continents, Çağ Çelik successfully represents Turkish steel in global markets. The company’s headquarters located in Istanbul forms the heart of management, sales, and commercial operations, ensuring effective execution of business processes with both domestic and international clients. Production activities take place in modern facilities located in Karabük. With 2 hot rolling mills, a cold rolling factory, and a wire and nail products factory, Çağ Çelik leverages its high production capacity to offer solutions across multiple sectors—from automotive to construction, energy to furniture—through its wide range of products in various sizes and qualities. Quality, durability, and continuity are the cornerstones of the company’s production philosophy. Within its international structure, our group company CAG STEEL A.G. supports commercial operations in European and other global markets. In addition, the warehouse and operational infrastructure at Zonguldak Port provides a significant logistical advantage in export processes, allowing products to be shipped quickly and efficiently to global markets. Today, with over 550 employees, Çağ Çelik supports its sustainable growth with experienced human resources and corporate knowledge. In line with its sustainability vision, the company sources all electricity from renewable energy, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint with green energy investments totaling 22.5 MW, positioning itself as a pioneer in environmentally responsible production in the industry. With consistent success in production and export, Çağ Çelik ranks among Turkey’s leading industrial companies and regards social responsibility projects as a corporate obligation to contribute to societal development. Drawing strength from the past and guided by a future-oriented vision, Çağ Çelik continues to build a steel-driven future by combining quality, technology, and sustainability.


1970–1980 1980–1990 1990–2000 2000–2010 2010–2020 2020–2025
1978

1978

Hot rolling mill hall construction

Çağ Çelik laid the foundation of its production facilities by starting the construction of the hot rolling mill hall in 1978.

1979

1979

Rolling Mill Foundations Construction

With the construction of the rolling mill foundations, the infrastructure of the main production line began to take shape.

1980

1980

First Production: Deformed Rebar

The first production run was carried out with deformed rebar, bringing the facility into operational status.

1984

1984

Hall extension construction

Production halls have been expanded in line with increasing capacity requirements.

1985

1985

First Comb-Type Grate System

The comb-type grate system enhancing rolling mill efficiency has been commissioned.

1985

1985

Flat–Strip–Square Production and First Export

Production was diversified in profile products, and the first export was realized.

1985

1985

Hall Extension Construction Completed

By expanding the production area, operational flow and internal logistics have been significantly improved.

1986

1986

Opening of Wire and Nail Manufacturing Facilities

Wire and nail production has been launched as part of the transition toward a higher value-added product portfolio.

1989

1989

Opening of the Cold Drawing Facility

The cold drawing line has been commissioned to enable the production of precision, tight-tolerance products.

1989

1989

Launch of Engineering Steel Production

Production has commenced in steel grades tailored for the machinery and manufacturing industries.

1994

1994

New raw material hall construction

A new hall investment has been initiated to strengthen raw material logistics.

1995

1995

Raw material hall completed

Infrastructure supporting supply–production continuity has been commissioned.

1996

1996

Wire and Nail Factory: New Hall

Wire and nail capacity and process flow efficiency have been increased.

1997

1997

Log Preparation Group

With the commissioning of the new log preparation group, process stability has been significantly improved.

1997

1997

O₂ Gas Production and Filling Facility

Production safety has been strengthened through the investment in a dedicated support facility for O₂ gas production and filling operations.

1999

1999

Cold Drawing & Manufacturing Steel: New Hall

With the commissioning of the new hall, both production capacity and product diversity have been significantly increased.

2000

2000

Additional hall constructions have been completed

The production area has been expanded; logistics flow has been improved.

2000

2000

Continue System Transition

A line modernization ensuring process continuity has been commissioned.

2001

2001

Full Automation of the Annealing Furnace

Quality and efficiency have been increased by upgrading the automation level.

2001

2001

Establishment of the Export Department – First Export

Exports were initiated under the Çağ Çelik brand.

2002

2002

Wastewater Treatment Facilities Commissioned

The water treatment investment has been completed to ensure environmental compliance and support sustainability objectives.

2003

2003

Machinery Manufacturing & Construction: New Hall

Machinery production capabilities have been significantly expanded with the addition of the new hall.

2003

2003

ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System

The transition to an internationally recognized quality management standard has been successfully achieved.

2003

2003

Machinery Fabrication Hall Completed

The supporting infrastructure for production processes has been further strengthened with the completion of the new hall.

2006

2006

CE Mark (KIWA Approval)

CE certification has been obtained to ensure product compliance with applicable European standards.

2006

2006

Istanbul Warehouse & Head Office

Logistics capabilities and customer accessibility have been strengthened with the establishment of the Istanbul warehouse and head office.

2007

2007

New LNG-Fired Reheating Furnace

A new LNG-fired furnace technology has been commissioned with a strong focus on energy efficiency.

2009

2009

Zonguldak Warehouse

Regional distribution capabilities have been enhanced to ensure faster and more efficient delivery operations.

2010

2010

Construction of the New Rolling Mill No. 1

A new rolling mill investment has been initiated to increase capacity.

2010

2010

Engineering & Service Building

The new engineering and service building has been opened.

2011

2011

Assembly of Rolling Mill No. 1

Assembly works for the new line have been initiated.

2013

2013

Opening of Rolling Mill No. 1

The new rolling mill has been commissioned, increasing production capacity.

2014

2014

Hall No. 2 Construction

The investment for the second production hall has been initiated.

2015

2015

New Cold Drawing Plant Hall

Cold drawing capacity and operational flow efficiency have been significantly enhanced.

2016

2016

Rolling Mill Hall No. 2 Completed

With the commissioning of the new hall, total production capacity has been further strengthened.

2017

2017

Opening of the Cold Drawing Plant

With the commissioning of the new line, the production of precision, tight-tolerance products has been significantly increased.

2017

2017

Rolling Mill No. 2 Machinery Installation

Machinery installation works for the second rolling mill have been successfully completed.

2020

2020

Opening of Rolling Mill No. 2

2023

2023

Opening of the 8 MW Solar Power Plant Investment

2023

2023

Opening of No. 1 Rolling Mill Robotic Packaging Line

2025

2025

Çağ Steel

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