Karsan Karadeniz Kimya Ve Gida Sanayii Ticaret Ltd. Sti. (Turkiye)

Karsan Karadeniz Kimya Ve Gida Sanayii Ticaret Limited Sirketi is a company located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was established in 1981 and initially provided distribution and logistics services to retailers and wholesalers in Istanbul. Over the years, the company expanded its services and became involved in various industries, including transportation, construction, storage, sales, and distribution. The company has a long-standing partnership with Unilever, which started in 1960 when the founder, Ali Rıza Mete, established Akar Nakliyat to transport crude oil for Unilever. In 1991, Karsan Karadeniz Kimya Ve Gida Sanayii Ticaret Limited Sirketi took on the distribution of another Unilever brand, Algida, primarily in Turkey's provinces and later expanded to Istanbul and other regions. In addition to its distribution services, the company has been involved in various construction projects, including the Rize Lipton Tea Factory, Trakya A.Ş., Algida Ice Cream Factory, Torku Meat Integrated Facilities, and Unilever detergent Factory in Konya. The Mete Group of Companies, which Karsan Karadeniz Kimya Ve Gida Sanayii Ticaret Limited Sirketi is a part of, has also been committed to social initiatives. They have undertaken the restoration of historical sites such as the Urla fisherman's shelter and Klazomenai ancient olive oil factory. They have also contributed to the healthcare sector by supplying technical devices and completing restorations in various hospitals. With a workforce of 2900 employees, the company aims to meet changing customer expectations by keeping up with global technology advancements. They continue to invest in Turkey and globally, providing stable and successful services in transportation, construction, storage, sales, and distribution.