Sisecam Company Profile

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Description

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Company Name

?i?ecam

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Website

www.sisecam.com.tr

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Established Date

1935

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Headquartered

?stanbul, TURKEY

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Market Position/ History

Founded in 1935, ?i?ecam is a leading global manufacturer in glass and chemicals, ranking among the top two producers in glassware and top five in glass packaging and flat glass. Key milestones include acquiring Sangalli Vetro in 2006, becoming Europe's largest flat glass producer in 2016, and expanding production in Hungary and Mersin in 2022. As of 2023, ?i?ecam operates in 14 countries, with a robust presence in over 150 markets.

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Sales Area

Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.

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Manufacturing Location

Turkey, Italy, Hungary and 11 others

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Ticker

SISE.E (IST)

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No. of Employees

Approcimately 25,000

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Competitors

• AGC Inc. BG
• Cardinal Glass Industries Inc.
• Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd
• Saint-Gobain
• Taiwan Glass Ind Corp
• Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited

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CEO

Görkem Elverici

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Information

?çmeler Mah. D-100 Karayolu Cad. No:44A, 34947 Tuzla/?stanbul, TURKEY

Tel: (+90) 850 206 50 50

Product

Product Description

?i?ecam Ultra Clear Float Glass

?i?ecam Ultra Clear Float Glass is a high-quality low iron clear float glass produced by ?i?ecam Flat Glass. It is distinguished by its exceptional clarity and light transmittance, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high transparency and minimal color distortion. With a light transmission rate of 91%, this glass ensures that objects appear in their true colors and brightness, providing a pristine and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Advantages:

• High Clarity: Offers superior light transmittance and clarity, ensuring objects behind the glass appear in their true colors.
• No Green Tint: Unlike standard clear glass, it lacks the greenish edge tint, providing a more transparent appearance.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for various uses including shop windows, museum displays, atriums, staircases, glass doors, separators, furniture, mirrors, and glass elevators.
• Enhanced Solar Gain: Maximizes passive solar energy gain during winter, making it efficient for energy use.

Applications:

• Retail and Display: Ideal for shop windows and display cases in museums due to its high clarity.
• Architectural: Used in atriums, balustrades, and glass doors.
• Interior Design: Suitable for furniture like table tops and shelves.
• Energy Efficiency: Effective in solar panels and other applications requiring high light transmission and minimal tint.

Technical Specifications:

• Light Transmission: 91%
• Thickness Options: 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm
• Performance Table:
  • Daylight Transmittance: Ranges from 90% to 91% depending on thickness.
  • Solar Factor: Ranges from 87% to 90%, indicating high solar energy transmittance.

Quality Standards: Manufactured in compliance with:

• EN 572-2: Basic soda lime silicate glass products.
• ISO-9000: Quality management systems.
• ISO-14000: Environmental management systems.

Thickness and Tolerance:

• Standard Sizes: Available in various sizes such as 3210x2250 mm, with tolerance on thickness ±0.2 mm for most sizes.

Processing Guidelines:

• Storage: Store glass at a 5° angle from vertical in a controlled environment to prevent damage and corrosion.
• Washing: Use water with specific hardness and pH levels, and soft brushes to avoid scratches.
• Handling: Transport with closed vehicles, use proper interleaving materials, and avoid direct contact with metal or wood.

?i?ecam Clear Float Glass

?i?ecam Clear Float Glass is a fundamental choice for a wide array of glass applications, valued for its high quality, versatility, and exceptional transparency. This type of glass is manufactured using advanced float technology, which ensures a smooth, uniform surface ideal for various uses.

Advantages:

• High Quality: Produced with advanced float glass technology for superior clarity and consistency.
• Versatility: Serves as a base product for numerous glass applications, including laminated, tempered, heat-strengthened, enamel-painted, curved, coated glass, and mirrors.
• High Light Transmittance: Offers excellent transparency, allowing up to 90% daylight transmittance depending on thickness.
• Customizable: Available in various thicknesses and sizes to meet specific requirements.
• Reliable Supply: Continuous availability with a wide distribution network ensures prompt delivery and stock consistency.

Applications:

?i?ecam Clear Float Glass can be used directly or subjected to secondary processes to enhance its properties. Applications include:

• Construction: Windows, facades, partition walls.
• Automotive: Vehicle windows and mirrors.
• Home Appliances: Glass components for appliances.
• Decorative Uses: Mirrors, glass panels, and decorative features.
• Energy and Agriculture: Specialized glass for solar panels and greenhouses.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturing Process: Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on molten tin, resulting in a smooth and parallel surface. The glass is cooled gradually to relieve internal stresses and then cut to size.
• Performance Metrics:
  • Daylight Transmittance: Up to 90% for 3 mm thickness.
  • Solar Factor: Ranges from 64% to 86%, depending on thickness.
  • Shading Coefficient: Between 0.83 and 0.99, indicating varying degrees of solar control.
  • Thermal Conductivity (U Value): Ranges from 5.4 to 5.8 W/m²K, with lower values indicating better thermal insulation.

Quality Standards:

• Compliance: Meets EN 572-2 standards for basic soda lime silicate float glass and is manufactured under ISO-9000 and ISO-14000 quality management systems.

Thickness and Sizes:

• Available Thicknesses: Ranges from 3 mm to 15 mm.
• Standard Sizes: Include dimensions such as 3210x2000 mm, 3210x2500 mm, and 3210x6000 mm, with specific tolerances on thickness.

Processing and Handling:

• Storage: Glass should be stored at an angle of 5 degrees to avoid bowing. Avoid outdoor storage and ensure proper temperature and humidity control.
• Washing: Use water with a maximum hardness of 5° Fr and a pH between 6-8. Brushes should be soft to prevent scratches.
• Cutting: Utilize appropriate cutting wheels and oil, and ensure the glass is at a uniform temperature.

?i?ecam Tinted Float Glass

?i?ecam Tinted Float Glass is a high-quality body-tinted glass product from ?i?ecam Flat Glass, designed to offer both functional benefits and aesthetic appeal. Produced by incorporating colorants into the raw glass batch, this glass provides various color options and enhances performance characteristics such as solar control and glare reduction.

Advantages:

• Aesthetic Flexibility: Available in a range of colors including green, gray, bronze, blue, turquoise, and dark gray, allowing for diverse design possibilities.
• Solar Control: Reduces solar heat gain and glare, contributing to a more comfortable indoor environment and lower cooling costs.
• Versatility: Suitable for a variety of applications, from building facades to interior furnishings.
• Customizable Supply: Offered in multiple thicknesses and sizes to meet specific design and functional requirements.

Colors Available:

• Green, Gray, Bronze, Blue, Turquoise, Dark Gray

Applications:

• Exterior Use: Ideal for curtain walls, windows, spandrels, facade claddings, overhead glazing, and balustrades in commercial and non-residential buildings.
• Interior Use: Suitable for tabletops, shelves, doors, shower cabins, and partitions, adding style and functionality to interior spaces.

Technical Specifications

• Performance:
  • 4 mm Thickness:
    • Green: 78% Daylight Transmittance, 42% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
    • Gray: 57% Daylight Transmittance, 36% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
    • Bronze: 61% Daylight Transmittance, 35% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
    • Blue: 66% Daylight Transmittance, 42% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
  • 6 mm Thickness:
    • Green: 72% Daylight Transmittance, 52% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
    • Gray: 44% Daylight Transmittance, 49% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
    • Bronze: 50% Daylight Transmittance, 47% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
    • Blue: 55% Daylight Transmittance, 53% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.7 W/m²K
  • 8 mm Thickness:
    • Green: 68% Daylight Transmittance, 58% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.6 W/m²K
    • Gray: 35% Daylight Transmittance, 57% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.6 W/m²K
    • Bronze: 41% Daylight Transmittance, 56% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.6 W/m²K
    • Blue: 48% Daylight Transmittance, 61% Solar Energy Absorption, U Value 5.6 W/m²K
• Quality Standards: Complies with EN 572-2 for soda lime silicate float glass.
• Thickness and Sizes:
  • Green: 3-10 mm, Sizes: 3210x2250, 3210x6000, 3210x2140 mm
  • Gray: 4-10 mm, Sizes: 3210x2250, 3210x2500, 3210x6000 mm
  • Bronze: 4-6 mm, Sizes: 3210x2250, 3210x2500, 3210x6000 mm
  • Blue: 4-8 mm, Sizes: 3210x2250, 3210x2500, 3210x6000 mm
• Processing and Handling:
  • Storage: Store at a 5° angle, in a controlled environment (9-25°C, <70% humidity), and avoid water exposure.
  • Washing: Use water with hardness ≤5° Fr, pH 6-8, and soft brushes.
  • Handling: Use appropriate equipment, support glass packs, and interleave with clean, dry materials.