Best in Glass From local roots to global leadership: more than half a century of partnership with IFC, advancing progress and job creation. By Emre Usta. Multimedia by Şişecam.

Best in Glass From local roots to global leadership: more than half a century of partnership with IFC, advancing progress and job creation. By Emre Usta. Multimedia by Şişecam. https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2026/best-in-glass Şişecam stands among the world’s leading glass and chemicals manufacturers, recognized as a sector leader in glassware and chromium chemicals, and a major player in flat glass, glass packaging, and soda ash. With approximately 23,000 employees across 13 countries, its products support industries ranging from construction and automotive to pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and energy. This scale did not emerge overnight. It reflects 90 years of growth driven by Şişecam’s long-term industrial vision and execution. For more than half a century, Şişecam and IFC have advanced this strong partnership built on shared ambitions: industrial modernization, export competitiveness, skilled job creation, and resilient growth.