Polisan Holding Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary with Great Fanfare

Polisan Holding, a pioneering and strong organization in each of its respective fields operating across six different sectors—paints and coatings, chemicals, agriculture, textiles, construction and logistics (port operations)—marked its 50th anniversary with a magnificent celebration held at Çırağan Palace. Polisan Holding, which began its industrial journey in 1964 in Kağıthane with adhesive production, celebrated its 50th founding anniversary. The reception held at Çırağan Palace on the occasion of the Holding's 50th founding anniversary brought together leading figures from politics, business, arts and media. The evening, which opened with the culinary music of Grup Şahmaran and was hosted by Ebru Akel, featured remarks from Polisan Holding CEO Erol Mizrahi, who celebrated the half-century of honored growth that Polisan Holding had built on the courage and entrepreneurial spirit of Board Chairman Necmettin Bitlis exactly 50 years earlier. The Path to 50 Years of Success Erol Mizrahi, noting that his own tenure at Polisan was approaching 40 years, said: "When I first started working at Polisan, it was a true family business. It was a time when everyone did every job, working side by side like brothers. Looking back from those days to today, Polisan's face has changed greatly. Today Polisan, with employment exceeding 1,500 people and nine affiliated companies operating as pioneering and strong structures creating synergy across six different sectors, stands as a force of Turkey. The processes of institutionalization and growth initiatives were certainly not roads taken easily from night to morning. The season was not always spring. We experienced very serious crises, bottlenecks, risks and threats. Yet Polisan managed to take flight whenever it approached the edge of an abyss. The path to this success passed through dedicated employees who brought soul to the work, long-standing and strong dealer and supplier relationships, and family members who maintained composure and managed to unite in times of crisis." Erol Mizrahi emphasized that this "half-century smile" built on solid foundations will never end, saying, "Polisan, together with future generations and new business lines, will multiply its contribution to Turkey's development and employment."

Great Success Born from a Passion for Commerce That Began in Childhood

Polisan Holding Board Chairman Necmettin Bitlis stated that the merchant mentality that began in childhood, which flourished during school years in Malatya and was cemented in his father's shop in Afyon Han where he eagerly spent his free time away from studies, combined with imagination and courage, has today transformed into a half-century of industrial experience. Necmettin Bitlis continued: "When you are in the midst of things, you cannot understand or feel the extent of what has been achieved. The friends prepared a special 50th anniversary holding promotion film. When I first watched the film, I turned to my friends and said: 'I didn't realize Polisan had grown this much, when I watched the companies in film form like this, I asked myself if this company being described was really Polisan'… Aside from the humor of it; when I think together with its shareholders, employees, dealers, suppliers, all stakeholders and their families, I am extremely pleased with the point Polisan Holding has reached today, a company that is the source of income for tens of thousands of people and brings them joy. To everyone whose path has passed through Polisan and continues to do so; everyone who has accompanied me and continues to accompany me on this honored journey, I offer my gratitude on this occasion." The 50th Anniversary Cake Was Cut Following the speeches, the Polisan 50th Year Film was shown and a Balloon and Dance Show took place. Later in the evening, Polisan Holding Board Chairman Necmettin Bitlis, Board Vice Chairman Emin Bitlis, Board Members Ertuğrul Bitlis, Ahmet Bitlis, Fatoş Bitlis Kasrat, Board Member, CEO and Executive Board Chairman Erol Mizrahi, Management and Executive Board Member Fırat Yemeniciler, Executive Board Members Haluk Erşen, Necati Bülent Hakoğlu and Ahmet Türkselçi cut the 50th Anniversary Cake. A Mesmerizing Show from a Superstar At the finale of the evening, superstar Ajda Pekkan took the stage. In her concert, Ajda Pekkan, captivating the audience once again with her magnificent voice, unforgettable songs and interpretation, transformed the evening—with stage shows, décor and lighting—into a visual feast, thrilling the guests with her spectacular performance.