Innovation
R&D Center
Kayalar Kimya, with its investments, subsidiaries, and export volume, strengthens the national economy, creates new value at its R&D center, and ensures long-term sustainable growth.

In 2011, Kayalar Kimya achieved R&D Center status as a result of its investments in research and innovation. With its 1,800 m² facility and a specialized professional team, the company has become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.

The R&D Center collaborates on numerous projects with TÜBİTAK, national and international universities, research institutes, and scientific organizations. It boasts the ability to produce over 100 proprietary binders, developing custom products tailored to meet specific client needs and distinguishing itself within the industry.

In the 2023 results of the “R&D 250 Survey” conducted by Turkishtime, a prominent economic and business platform, Kayalar Kimya ranked 224th.

Certificates

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ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate

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Turquality Certificate

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ISO 27001

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R&D Center Certificate

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EN 71.3 Migration of Heavy Metals Certificate

Awards

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Third place in the "Innovation Resources" category at İnovaLİG.

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Ranked 224th in the 2023 "R&D 250 Survey" by Turkishtime.

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Ranked 73rd on the Coatings World list in 2024.

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Highest Industry Participation Award

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First Prize in the Industrial Category

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First Prize in the Entrepreneurial Category

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Second Prize in the Industrial Category

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First Prize in the Industrial Category at the I. Furniture R&D Project Market.

R&D Strategies
  • Becoming a globally recognized company in new technologies.
  • Establishing a significant presence in the global technology network.
  • Closely monitoring customer demands and market developments, driving innovative R&D projects in response.
  • Developing high-quality, environmentally friendly, water-based, and low-VOC UV products.
  • Ensuring specialization and continuity within the team across various product groups and technologies.
  • Enhancing testing and analysis capabilities by advancing instrumental analysis infrastructure and expertise.
Focus Areas in Our Projects
  • High-solids PU and acrylic coatings.
  • Coatings with low VOC content.
  • Water-based coatings.
  • Polymers/Binders/Sustainability.
  • Composite materials (biocomposites and nanocomposites).
  • Bio-based coatings.
  • Functional coatings.