Our History
Setaş is a chemical company founded in 1966, built upon its expertise in color. Starting with product supply to the textile industry, it has expanded its portfolio over time by developing dyes, chemicals, resins and specialty effect solutions for the paper, plastics and metal industries.
Utilizing its unique location bridging Europe and Asia, Setaş effectively facilitates cross-cultural communication and is a preferred manufacturer and business partner both domestically and internationally, thanks to its high-quality and broad product portfolio, fast logistics network, and dedicated technical service.
Our Production
Setaş operates three production centers in the Çerkezköy Industrial Zone, along with a masterbatch production facility in Gaziantep, dedicated especially to the carpet industry, and a pigment paint production facility in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
These facilities produce dyes, auxiliary chemicals, optical brighteners, electrostatic powder coatings, and masterbatches for the textile, paper, metal, plastic and resin industries.
Productivity, ecological compliance, high quality, and zero accidents are ensured through the use of advanced technology equipment in various chemical and physical processes, including esterification, diazo reactions, methylation, coupling, injection, and molding.
Our Production Capacities
Reaction Unit – Production capacity of 6,000 tons. Produces liquid reactive, liquid acrylic, and liquid sulfur dyes.
Dispersion Unit – Production capacity of 10,000 tons. Produces liquid disperse dyes, as well as pigment and vat dispersions.
Chemical Unit – Production capacity of 25,000 tons. Produces auxiliary chemicals for the textile industry and optical brighteners for both the paper and textile industries.
Masterbatch Unit – Production capacity of 10,000 tons. Produces PET, PE, PP, and PA products in colored, black, and functional masterbatches for fibers, packaging, and cables.
Electrostatic Powder Coating Unit – Production capacity of 6,000 tons. Produces epoxy, PES, and hybrid electrostatic powder coatings.
Our Success Ladders
1966 – Setaş was founded and began trading dyes and auxiliaries for the textile and leather industries.
1987 – Produced its first disperse dye.
1989 – Ended representation activities and focused entirely on its own production.
1997 – Began production of printing dyes for cellulose fibers, as well as acid and metal complex dyes for polyamide fibers.
2003 – Became the first and only Turkish member of ETAD (The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers), reinforcing its commitment to human health and environmental protection.
2003 – Started production of its first organic synthetic pigment and liquid acrylic dyes for the textile and paper industries.
2004 – Masterbatch production started operations, positioning Setaş as the largest local supplier in the Turkish market.
2007 – Began production of fiber lubricants and introduced electrostatic powder coatings for the metal industry under the Setacoat® brand.
2010 – Launched innovative chemical solutions for the denim industry, supporting Turkish manufacturers in maintaining global leadership.
2011 – The Setaş Technology Center started operations, bringing together multiple chemistry-based disciplines to foster innovation.
2014 – The powder coating division started operations in a new 11,000 m² facility in the Çerkezköy Industrial Zone, increasing annual capacity to 6,000 tons.
2016 – Joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
2017 – Entered the Turquality Program supported by the Ministry of Economy.
2017 – The Setaş-3 masterbatch factory started operations.
2019 – Production of Setactive Inks started operations for the digital printing industry.
2022 – The Gaziantep masterbatch factory started operations, primarily serving the carpet industry.
2023 – A new digital ink production facility started operations.
2025 – Setaş acquired İzel Kimya, expanding its expertise in synthetic resin technologies.