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History

1960

Commencement of Iron Trade

Mescier Iron & Steel's story began half a century ago. Hacı Hilmi Mehmet Mescier commenced his activities in the industry by trading the iron&steel products manufactured by Karabük iron&steel factory.

1970

Iron Trading in Iskenderun Branch

He carried on his operations with the Iskenderun branch being the 2.branch of the company, after the completion of Iskenderun iron&steel factories in late 70's. Thanks to the smart moves of Sabri Mescier in Iron & Steel industry during this period, the company became the leading iron trader in both regions.

1980

Iron Trading in Karabuk and İskenderun

By the end of 80's the production in Iskenderun was stopped and foundations of the hot rolling mill facility to be built in Karabük were laid.

1990

First Hot Rolling Mill Facility

The first hot rolling mill started manufacturing iron and steel products in Karabük with a production capacity of 10,000 tons per year.

1997

Capacity Increase

Being the first hot rolling mill facility, Karabük plant raised its annual production capacity of 10,000 tons to 40,000 tons.

2004

80,000 Tons in 7 years

Within 7 years, Karabük factory increased its upgraded annual capacity of 40,000 tons to 120,000 tons.

2005

The First Exportation

Increasing its annual production capacity to 120,000 tons, Karabük Plant entered the international market and realized its first ever exportation activity.

2008

Mescier Foreign Trade

The founding purpose of Mescier Foreign Trade was distributing the iron and steel products the group manufactures to international markets through a more professional approach. The company maintains its leading position in IMMIB (Istanbul Mineral and Metal Exporters Association) rankings since 2010. Today the company is among Turkey's top 100 exporters.

2009

Establishment of 1st Plant in Bartın

The 1st plant established in Bartın Organized Industrial Zone with an approximately 40 million USD investment came into operation with an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons.

2010

Steel Section (Profile) Exportation Award

The company was awarded with the Largest Exporter of Iron&Steel Section Award in Turkey.

2011

Bartın Plant Capacity Increase

The 1st Bartın plant that started its operations with an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons, increased its production capacity to 250,000 tons per year.

2013

Establishment of 2nd Plant in Bartın

2nd Plant in Bartın started operating with an annual capacity of 250,000 tons and Bartın Plant thus reached an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons.

2014

Karabük Plant Capacity Increase

Karabük Plant that increased its annual production to 120,000 tons, further increased this capacity to 150,000 tons as a result of the expansion in its exportation network.

2018

EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) Investment in Bartın

Foundations of the EAF were laid with the goal of producing its own raw material by converting 1 million tons of scrap iron to steel billets per year.

2020

Meltshop (EAF)

Launched its EAF with production capacity of 1 million ton/year thus became steelmaker.