Akkim Kimya's Digital Transformation Project Receives Award at Business Honors Awards

Akkim Kimya has been recognized with the "Best Digital Transformation Project" award under Business Honors Awards 2026 for its data-driven predictive maintenance transformation initiative implemented in production processes.

Akkim Kimya, operating under Akkök Holding, aims to strengthen operational efficiency, sustainability and resource management through its digitalization efforts focused on production processes.

At the awards ceremony held on 12 May at Crowne Plaza Istanbul Ortaköy Bosphorus, Akkim Kimya was represented by Human and Corporate Services Director Koray Özgür, Equipment Maintenance Manager Murat Morgül and Human Resources Manager Didem Usta.

Data-driven maintenance infrastructure established
As part of the project, Akkim Kimya digitalized equipment management processes and created a standardized, traceable data infrastructure. This infrastructure aimed to identify potential equipment failures in advance, manage maintenance processes more efficiently and increase operational continuity.

The company also aims to achieve time and cost savings through data analytics, increase efficiency in production processes and strengthen sustainable operations structure.

"Transition from experience-based to data-driven approach achieved"
The digital transformation project encompassed not only technical infrastructure renewal but also strengthening a data-driven working approach in corporate culture. The project aimed to shift maintenance processes from an "experience-based" to a "data-driven" professional approach.

"Digital transformation is reshaping our way of doing business"
Akkim Kimya General Manager Veysi Küçük made the following statement regarding the award:

"Digital transformation is not merely an important investment area; it is also a strategic field that transforms our production culture and way of doing business. Our predictive maintenance project strengthened our data-driven decision-making capabilities while making significant contributions to our operational efficiency and sustainability targets. Being recognized with an award under Business Honors Awards is a concrete indicator of our transformation-oriented approach."

Growing with focus on production technologies and sustainability
Founded in Yalova in 1977, Akkim Kimya operates today with an annual production capacity of 850,000 tonnes and 1,400 employees. The company provides chemical solutions for numerous sectors including home and personal care, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, water treatment, coatings and polymer applications.

The company, positioning research and development, sustainability and digital transformation among its strategic priorities, continues to support its growth in global markets through production technology and data analytics investments.