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A Special Day for Us in Sinop
Today is a very special day for us in Sinop.We are proud to have officially opened the kindergarten built by Bedri Koza, Chairman of the Board of Kıvanç Group, and named after his esteemed wife, Associate Professor Dr. Güneş Koza.
Located in the Sinop Organized Industrial Zone, the six-classroom kindergarten will provide preschool education opportunities, particularly for the children of families working in the area. This is a great source of happiness and pride for us.
We hope this school will be a place where children make their first friendships, learn through curiosity, and grow their dreams, and we wish it every success for the benefit of Sinop and our country.
We would like to thank everyone who attended the opening ceremony and contributed to bringing this school to life.
24 September 2026
Our Küfeki Stone from Edirne Used in the Restoration of Hagia Sophia
Küfeki stone extracted from our quarry in Süloğlu, Edirne, is being used in the ongoing restoration of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.Following physical and mechanical durability tests and laboratory analyses, the Küfeki stone was selected for use in the restoration works upon the approval of the scientific committee.
We are proud that our Küfeki stone, which has also been preferred for major restoration projects including the restoration of Selimiye Mosque and the revival of Edirne Palace, contributes to the preservation of our cultural heritage.
You can read the full Anadolu Agency article, which also features comments from Kıvanç Group Chairman Bedri Koza, at the link below.
Read the Anadolu Agency Article →
01 July 2026
Kıvanç Group at INTERSCHUTZ 2026
Kıvanç Group participated in INTERSCHUTZ 2026, held in Hannover, Germany, from June 1–6, 2026, where we met with industry professionals from around the world.At INTERSCHUTZ, one of the world’s leading meeting points for firefighting, search & rescue, disaster management and protective equipment, we showcased our firefighter garments, search & rescue and wildland firefighting garments, as well as our new FR hi-vis workwear collection.
To watch our INTERSCHUTZ 2026 fair video, click here.
6 June 2026
Today in Sinop, we laid the foundation for our most valuable investment!
At Kıvanç Group, we don’t just produce protective textiles – we are equally committed to improving the quality of life in the regions where we operate.In the Sinop Organized Industrial Zone, where our factory is located, we have today laid the foundation of the Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güneş Koza Kindergarten together.
With this kindergarten, we believe we are taking a strong step towards providing a safe, modern, and high-quality learning environment for the children of employees working in Sinop OIZ, and encouraging an increase in the number of women in the workforce.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Sinop Governor Mustafa Özarslan, Sinop OIZ Chairman of the Board Hakkı Çakan, Provincial Director of National Education Osman Cebeci, Sinop Mayor Metin Gürbüz, President of Sinop Chamber of Commerce and Industry Salim Akbaş, all esteemed guests who joined us at the groundbreaking ceremony, and all stakeholders who contributed to making this kindergarten a reality.
Watch now.
25 November 2025
Meet our automation-powered production line!
With faster and more efficient production, our protective garments are now more precise and more reliable.
Thanks to our new automated systems:
✅ Our quality standards have further improved
✅ Production time has been reduced
✅ Measurements now achieve millimetric precision
From Sinop to the world…
The protection you deserve.
22 October 2025
Sinop Production Phases..
Take a closer look at our Sinop production base!We continue to produce our protective clothing at our 7,000 m² facility located in the Sinop Organized Industrial Zone (OSB). With our innovative production approach, we maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.
From Sinop to the world… The protection you deserve.
16 October 2025
This is Sinop…!
Here, the garments that protect heroes risking their lives around the world are made.From yarn to fabric, from fabric to garment—our fully integrated production power combines over forty years of experience with cutting-edge technology at our Sinop facility.Every garment we produce is tested to international standards, transforming into the protection these heroes truly deserve.
From Sinop to the world… The protection you deserve.
24 September 2025
We Took Our Place at IDEF’25!
We participated in the 17th IDEF International Defence Industry Fair, held at the Istanbul Expo Center between July 22–27.At this major event, we had the opportunity to showcase our products and solutions to industry professionals, establishing inspiring connections and potential collaborations.
Many thanks to everyone who visited our stand!
28 July 2025
We Took Our Place at NPPES 2025!
We participated in the 11th Nuclear Power Plants Fair and Summit (NPPES 2025), held on July 1–2 at the Istanbul Hilton Bomonti Hotel & Convention Center.Together with our partner Matisec, we showcased our solutions and production capabilities to industry professionals at this significant event.
Many thanks to everyone who visited our stand!
3 July 2025
We Are the Platinum Sponsor of ECPC 2025!
We proudly participated as the Platinum Sponsor of the 11th European Conference on Protective Clothing (ECPC 2025), held in Kuşadası from May 20 to 23.Our company was represented at this prestigious event — held under the theme “Protective, Smart, Sustainable” — by Kıvanç Group General Manager Kıvanç Koza, Sales Manager Aydın Coşkun, and International Sales Manager Oscar Cerrada Lopez.
24 May 2025
Our Kindergarten Project - Assoc. Prof Dr. Güneş Koza Kindergarten Has Started in Sinop OIZ
Our kindergarten, which we aim to support women's employment in Sinop, will educate 100 children!We are happy to sign the ‘Cooperation Protocol’ for the Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güneş Koza Kindergarten Project between Sinop Provincial Directorate of National Education, Sinop Organised Industrial Zone, and Kıvanç Group under the coordination of Sinop Governorship.
The project's main purpose is to provide a safe, modern, and high-quality educational environment for children aged 36-68 months at the Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güneş Koza Kindergarten, which will have a capacity of 100 students. The kindergarten is planned to be located in the Sinop Organised Industrial Zone, where 1217 female employees work, to support the children of mothers employed in the industrial zone.
You can watch the full interview here.
21 February 2025
History Revives: Musselstone at Edirne Palace Restoration
The restoration efforts initiated for the revival of the Edirne Palace, whose foundation was laid in 1450 during the reign of Murat II and which hosted sultans such as Mehmed the Conqueror and Suleiman the Magnificent, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire before Topkapı Palace, continue.Edirne Palace, one of the magnificent legacies of the Ottoman Empire, is coming back to life with a meticulous restoration process. In these historic restoration works, Musselstone from our facilities located in the Süloglu district of Edirne province is used, preserving the original texture and ensuring the structure's longevity.
Musselstone, which stands out with its durability and aesthetic structure, brings the historical splendour of Edirne Palace to the present day.
We are proud to carry the traces of the past to the future!
19 February 2025
Our Silica Sand is on TRT News!
Ali Çildoğan, Mining Branch Manager of our silica sand facilities in Suloglu district of Edirne, gave information to TRT News Edirne Representative Yavuz Demir about the silica sand extracted in our facilities.Ali Çildoğan noted that silica sand exported to Iraq, Senegal and Qatar is especially preferred as filter sand in drinking water and utility water distribution systems and said, ‘Silica sand is not only produced according to TS 12904 standard but also shipped according to these standards.
You can watch the full interview here.
17 February 2025
Our Chairman of the Board of Directors Bedri Koza gave information to Anadolu Agency Reporter Gökhan Zobar about the fire blankets we produce in our Edirne-Süloğlu facility.
Chemical Engineer Koza stated that they are working to develop fire prevention equipment with domestic facilities and said, ‘Our goal has always been to locally produce materials that Turkey needs but are produced abroad.’You can access the full news here.
3 February 2025
We were at Intersec 2025, the world's leading event in the fields of safety, security and fire protection!
During the fair, our industrial garment made of Opti-Syn Elastane and our firefighter suit specially developed for F1 safety teams and Optimus were the centre of attention.We took part in this year's annual Safety Walk with our best-selling firefighter garment Optimus in gold and dark blue with stock guarantee, our industrial suit made from Opti-Syn Elastane, and our ground-breaking high visibility firefighter suit specially designed for F1 safety teams.
We would like to thank the incredible team who hosted this impressive event for their sincere interest.
We hope to meet again in future events!
5 February 2025
We were at TOS+H Expo 2024, Turkey's largest specialised occupational safety and health exhibition!
Our innovative occupational safety products attracted great interest!We took our place at TOS+H Expo 2024, this year's biggest occupational safety and health event, and left behind an exciting exhibition marathon! It was a great experience to meet our friends and meet new faces.
During the exhibition, our multi-norm Opti-syn fabric as well as our flame retardant industrial garments such as Industar, Arcstar, Metalstar, Refstar and our high visibility Neonstar garments were the center of attention. Our newest firefighter garments were also highly appreciated.
Especially preferred by airport personnel, aluminium workers, iron & steel factories and glass factories, our aluminized suits, which protect against radiant heat, attracted great interest during the show. In addition, ARCSTAR protective clothing made of Opti-syn, our multi-norm fabric developed to ensure the safety of employees working in dangerous conditions such as electric arc and similar hazardous conditions, were among the most remarkable products of our booth.
We would would like to thank everyone and to their interest, we came together at TOS+H Expo 2024.
We hope to come together again in upcoming events!
9 May 2024