Milestones

Erciyas Steel Pipe, the foundation of Erciyas Holding, was established by Metallurgical Engineer Ahmet Kamil Erciyas.

The company began its operations at its İzmit facility with a single coating machine, one engineer, and a team of three employees, laying the groundwork for what would become an international investment group.

During this period, Erciyas Holding laid the foundations for its future growth and international expansion.

• Erciyas Steel Pipe relocated its headquarters to Istanbul and began exporting steel pipes to international markets. 
• Erciyas Foreign Trade was established to strengthen the Group’s activities in steel pipe, steel, and rolled steel trading. 
• Construction began on the state-of-the-art Düzce Facility, designed with an annual production capacity of 120,000 metric tons. 
• Erciyas successfully completed quality audits and earned internationally recognized certifications, including API 5L, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001. 
• Erciyas Steel Pipe was awarded the Kağıthane–Terkos Water Distribution Pipeline Project by İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration), marking a major milestone in infrastructure projects. 
• BİMAS Bicycle and Motorcycle was founded in İzmir, with an annual production capacity of 230,000 bicycles, marking the Group’s entry into the bicycle industry.

• At the beginning of the new millennium, Erciyas Holding continued to expand its global presence and achieve industry-leading milestones.
• Erciyas Steel Pipe accomplished a world-first achievement by producing a Ø3048 mm (120-inch) spiral steel pipe, demonstrating the company’s advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
• During the same period, Argaios Tourism & Yachting was established to provide premium yachting and tourism services tailored to high-end clientele, reflecting the Group’s diversification into the services sector.
• Erciyas Steel Pipe also entered the Algerian market, where it rapidly established a strong presence and became one of the country’s leading manufacturers in its field.

During this period, Erciyas Steel Pipe significantly expanded its production capabilities, reaching an annual production capacity of 300,000 metric tons.

The company secured the contract for the Tamanrasset–Salah Drinking Water Project in Algeria, recognized as the longest pipeline production project ever undertaken by a single manufacturer, further strengthening its international reputation in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Erciyas Steel Pipe also became the 25th largest exporter in Türkiye and was selected to represent the country at the European Business Awards, highlighting its growing global success and competitive strength.

Driven by its sustainable growth strategy, Erciyas Steel Pipe was included in the Türkiye Industry Top 100 list, reinforcing its position among the country’s leading industrial companies.

The company was recognized as the second fastest-growing company in the FORTUNE 500 rankings.

By increasing its annual production capacity to 450,000 metric tons, Erciyas Steel Pipe became “the factory capable of producing the highest capacities within a single facility in Europe,” further demonstrating its advanced manufacturing strength and readiness for the future of industrial production.

As part of its long-term commitment to sustainable growth and renewable energy, Erciyas Holding completed the Briza Wind investment project in Balıkesir. Electricity generation began with 16 wind turbines and a total installed capacity of 52.8 MW, marking a significant step in the Group’s renewable energy journey.

Erciyas Energy was established to focus on investments in renewable and sustainable energy sources, reinforcing the Group’s vision for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

ECC Bimas also strengthened its international presence by establishing a sales and service network in the Netherlands. Offering five different bicycle categories, including electric bicycles, the company became an active and competitive player in the European market.

Erciyas Holding strengthened its industrial leadership through strategic investments and acquisitions. The Group acquired a 51% stake in Özbal Çelik Boru, increasing its total production capacity to 600,000 metric tons per year and becoming the largest-capacity manufacturer in Europe.

In parallel, RC Industry—specialized in the design and manufacturing of railway and highway freight and passenger vehicles—joined the Erciyas Holding structure, further expanding the Group’s presence in advanced industrial engineering and transportation solutions.