Kimpur, the polyurethane system house with the largest production capacity and sales volume in the region, has made a significant strategic investment in line with its growth objectives. By establishing an 80% affiliated partnership structure with Kobe Polyurethane, Kimpur has expanded its product portfolio with new niche product groups.
With more than 10 years of production experience, Kobe Polyurethane has an annual sales potential of 10,000 tons and stands out particularly with its product groups developed for specialized application areas. Approximately 55% of the company’s product portfolio consists of product segments that are not currently included in Kimpur’s existing product range. Through this strategic investment, Kimpur aims to continue its growth in new areas that complement its current product portfolio.
Export Strength and Operational Synergy
Kobe Polyurethane also has a strong international customer network, particularly in Europe and CIS countries, with an export ratio of 40%. Following the investment, Kobe Polyurethane will continue its operations under its existing brand identity. The company’s product groups will be manufactured at Kimpur facilities by leveraging Kimpur’s production infrastructure, operational strength, and R&D capabilities.
Through this partnership, Kimpur aims to create significant synergies in production, procurement, and R&D. By benefiting from a shared production infrastructure and economies of scale, the partnership is expected to improve operational efficiency, establish a stronger presence in export markets, and support sustainable growth.
Management Strength and Technical Expertise to Be Preserved
As part of this strategic partnership, preserving Kobe’s existing management structure and technical expertise is also among the key objectives. Nisso Behar, the co-founder and CEO of KOBE, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, will continue to play a key role in the company’s growth journey as Managing Partner and Vice Chairman of the Board.
Commenting on the strategic investment, Kimpur CEO Cavidan Karaca stated: “At Kimpur, we support our growth strategy not only through capacity expansion but also through investments that strengthen our product diversity and position us in different segments. Kobe Polyurethane’s expertise, particularly in niche product groups that are not currently included in Kimpur’s portfolio, makes this partnership strategically valuable for us. By combining Kimpur’s strong production infrastructure, R&D capabilities, and global operational experience with Kobe Polyurethane’s technical know-how, we aim to achieve sustainable and profitable growth both in Türkiye and international markets.”
Strengthening its position in the global polyurethane industry through recent investments, a strong R&D infrastructure, and an export-oriented growth strategy, Kimpur aims to further increase its effectiveness in product segments for specialized application areas through this new partnership.
