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About Us

KAPEKS Kimya Sanayi A.Ş. is one of Turkey’s leading, innovative, and 100% Turkish-owned companies in the field of underground and surface blasting products. We carry out production in accordance with international standards at one of Turkey’s newest and most modern facilities, located in Şabanözü/Çankırı.

About Us

Visionary Production and Advanced Technology

We operate with the highest standards of safety and quality required by the critical sector in which we serve. Our product range aligns with global technological advancements and covers a wide spectrum of solutions needed in the mining, quarrying, and construction industries, including:

  • ANFO
  • Emulsion explosives sensitive to priming charges and detonators
  • Electronic initiation systems
  • Non-electric initiation systems
  • Shock tube products

 

Engineering-Focused Integrated Solutions

As a trusted business partner, KAPEKS delivers integrated engineering solutions. Our greatest strength and the foundation of our success is our highly skilled engineering team, dedicated to developing efficient and cost-effective operational solutions.

 

Digital Transformation

Geotechnical analyses and blasting operations, which are among the most critical stages in the mining and infrastructure sectors, are undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by Industry 4.0 and digitalization. Digital solutions eliminate the uncertainties, safety risks and inefficiencies of traditional methods, redefining these processes around optimization, safety and sustainability.

KAPEKS aims to digitize these processes to make them safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

 

As KAPEKS Kimya Sanayi A.Ş., we are committed to strengthening our advanced engineering capabilities through digitalization and establishing new standards of safety and efficiency in the industry.

Timeline

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Establishment of KAPEKS Academy
Establishment of KAPEKS Academy
KAPEKS Academy was launched to provide technical training programs for industry employees and our customers. Training on safe use and application has begun.
First Export Initiative
First Export Initiative
Export activities targeting Middle Eastern and Balkan countries were launched. The first international market penetration was successfully achieved.
Modern Production Facility
Modern Production Facility
One of Turkey’s most modern explosive production facilities was established in the Şabanözü district of Çankırı province. Our facilities operate with systems compatible with the latest technological advancements.
R&D Center – Establishment of the R&D Center
R&D Center – Establishment of the R&D Center
An R&D center was established to accelerate product development activities. Research studies for next-generation emulsion explosives were initiated.
Establishment
Establishment
KAPEKS was founded in Ankara by engineers who have gained many years of experience in Turkey’s explosives industry. It set out with the goal of offering innovative solutions to the sector.

Our Code of Ethics

At KAPEKS, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and legal regulations in every area of our operations. We pledge to act transparently, fairly and responsibly toward all our stakeholders. Our ethical conduct forms the foundation of our corporate culture and is the key to our long-term, sustainable success.

Integrity and Transparency

We base all our commercial activities and stakeholder relationships (including customers, employees, suppliers, public institutions, neighboring enterprises and the community) on integrity and transparency. We conduct our decisions and processes with a sense of accountability and aim to build long-term, trust-based relationships.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

We fully comply with all national and international laws, regulations and standards. We adhere strictly to the specific regulations and safety protocols required by the explosives industry in which we operate.

Anti-Corruption Policy

Bribery, kickbacks, unlawful payments or any attempt to influence decision-making in exchange for any benefit are strictly unacceptable. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of corruption and bribery.

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

Our company considers the protection of all stakeholder information a fundamental responsibility. No confidential information regarding our employees, customers or business partners is shared with third parties or used for personal gain. Likewise, in situations where an employee’s personal interests may conflict with the company’s interests, transparency and integrity are essential. Any potential conflicts of interest are managed in accordance with ethical principles and applicable legal regulations.

Respectful and Fair Working Environment

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination among our employees based on language, religion, race, gender, age, ethnic origin or disability. We follow a fair and equitable policy that prioritizes merit in recruitment, promotion and compensation processes. We provide all our employees with a respectful, safe working environment free from harassment and bullying.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

Minimizing environmental impact and contributing to the well-being of local communities in every region where we operate are among our top priorities for a sustainable future. We are committed to protecting natural resources throughout our production and supply processes and we manage our waste with environmental awareness. At the same time, we build respectful relationships with the communities we are part of and consider contributing to social development through education, employment and local growth a core corporate responsibility.

Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision

To be a trusted partner, a proud employer and an industry leader by providing technology-driven and sustainability-focused solutions in every sector in which we operate.

Our Mission

KAPEKS aims to create value for its customers and contribute to society by developing innovative and environmentally friendly solutions in the fields in which it operates. The company acts with an identity that inspires confidence in its business partners and provides its employees with opportunities for growth and safety. By prioritizing occupational safety, environmental responsibility and high standards in all its operations, KAPEKS builds a strong and sustainable future through its actions today.

Our Values

Our corporate values, which form the foundation of our success, guide our strategic priorities for the future. This holistic approach enables us to sustain our leadership in the industry.

Effective Quality and Unwavering Trust

We adopt operational excellence as a non-negotiable standard in all our products and services. Providing our customers with lasting solutions and uninterrupted reliability under all conditions is one of our core commitments.

People First

With the awareness that no task is more urgent or more important than human life, we provide a safe working environment for all our employees and stakeholders, guided by our "Zero Accident – Zero Harm" objective.

Leader in Innovation and Digital Transformation

We continuously redesign our ways of working with evolving technologies and build the future today by blending digitalization and innovation with efficiency and customer focus.

Shared Success and Participatory Culture

We see our employees not just as team members but as strategic partners who help shape our corporate culture and our future. We are committed to growing together in an environment built on respect, trust and inspiration.

Ethical Conduct and Transparency

We base our credibility on our ethical principles and take every step with integrity, transparency and full legal compliance.

Responsibility for Future Generations

We conduct our operations with an environmentally conscious approach and are committed to reducing our ecological footprint. By doing so, we aim to build not only today’s but also tomorrow’s safe and sustainable world together with our stakeholders through shared goals.

Our Environmental Policy

Nature-Respectful Production

KAPEKS places the concept of “environmentally friendly production” at the core of all its operations. At our modern production facilities in Çankırı, efficient use of natural resources, minimization of waste, and continuous monitoring of environmental impacts are fundamental. By employing the latest technologies, we not only enhance our production efficiency but also reduce our ecological footprint.

Our Core Principles:
  • Fully comply with all applicable environmental laws and standards.
  • Use natural resources, such as energy and water, efficiently.
  • Reduce waste generated in our production processes at the source and prioritize recycling.
  • Provide regular training to our employees and stakeholders to raise environmental awareness.
  • Set targets to continuously improve our environmental performance and regularly review these targets.

Our Priority: People and Safety

Fully aware of the responsibility carried by the explosives industry, KAPEKS places Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at the forefront of all its operations. With the goal of “Zero Accidents,” we adopt a proactive risk management approach and are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and fair working environment for all our employees.

Our Core Principles:
  • Fully comply with all relevant OHS laws and regulations.
  • Conduct risk assessments in all our operations to eliminate hazards or reduce them to acceptable levels.
  • Promote a safety culture by providing regular OHS training to all employees.
  • Organize drills and keep our emergency plans up to date to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
  • Continuously monitor and measure our OHS performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

Our Benchmark for Excellence

Since its establishment in 2007, KAPEKS has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Maximizing customer satisfaction is the core objective of every product we manufacture and every service we provide at our modern facilities. Our quality management system is designed to meet and exceed the highest standards in the industry.

Our Core Principles:
  • Fully understand and promptly meet customer needs and expectations.
  • Continuously enhance the performance and reliability of our products by manufacturing in line with the latest technological innovations.
  • Maintain the highest quality of raw materials through close collaboration with our suppliers.
  • Aim for operational excellence by continuously measuring and improving all our processes.
  • Instill a quality mindset in all employees and ensure everyone participates in the effectiveness of our quality management system.

Career at KAPEKS

Join the KAPEKS family to become part of a leading team in the industry, take part in innovative projects and maximize your potential. We believe that the greatest strength behind our success is our qualified and satisfied employees.