Şişecam Science, Technology and Design Center (R&D Center)

Şişecam’s first priority is to ensure a sustainable future. This approach is embedded in each link of its value chain, from the first blend to the end user, and extends across a wide range of activities, from flat glass, glassware, and glass packaging to chemicals needed by the industry and mining operations.With this perspective, Şişecam has dedicated its Research and Technological Development (RTD) efforts and operations to developing highly innovative, environment-friendly, competitive products and production technologies free from harmful compounds that threaten our future. As a well-established corporate enterprise with a solid R&D background, Şişecam is not focused solely on developing technology for new products. We are striving to contribute to sustainability with many groundbreaking projects, inventions, and patents. These efforts include efficient use of energy – a critical input of production processes, design of integrated glass furnaces, innovative production technologies, and new alternative raw materials. Our R&D vision is to leave a better world for future generations.

We are proud to introduce Aware Collection our first glassware collection made from 100% recycled glass. Following Şişecam’s Care For Next sustainability initiative, we do our best to provide a better planet for future generations. Inspired by the color of the Bosphorus Turquoise, Aware Collection brings, aesthetics and style together with our passion to create eco-friendly products. Glass material that’s been used to make this collection was used at least once before, then collected and reused. This removes the need to use new raw materials, reduces carbon footprint thus protects the environment.

A special coating technology developed by Şişecam scientists helps to prevent growth of microorganisms on glass surfaces, comes to life with Paşabahçe. Paşabahçe glassware products with V-Block Technology provide ultra hygiene for those who want to protect their loved ones. Thanks to its special formula and unique application technique, V- Block Technology provides 24/7 hygiene. Glassware products engineered with V-Block Technology are going to help the fight against the global epidemic.