Founded in 1935 by __bank at the directive of AtatŸrk, _i_ecam is one of the most established industrial organizations in Turkey with 80 years of corporate history and it is among the worldÕs most prestigious manufacturers due to its high degree of specialization and the outstanding competitive edge of its operations. _ __ _i_ecam Group was founded 81 years ago to meet TurkeyÕs need for basic glass products; today, besides being one of the most powerful industrial companies of the country, it is a truly global player with its exports to 150 countries and operations in 13. _i_ecam Group operates in flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and chemicals businesses at a total of 44 plants -18 local and 26 abroad- with over 21_,000 employees; nearly half its sales are exports. _i_ecam is TurkeyÕs leader in all types of glass as well as chemicals including soda-chromium compounds, and is one of the leading companies in the world with its operations that highly specialized and competitive. Since the date it was founded by Isbank Turkey in 1935 following the instructions of AtatŸrk, _i_ecam has followed the strategy of creating value in the industry in which it operates, using the most advanced technologies and innovations, continually improving its products and production processes with its R&D investments, and shapes its industry with its value-added products. Combining extensive experience with an ambitious vision, _i_ecam has adopted sustainable growth strategies as a Group, and its main aims are to add value to all its stakeholders, shape the future with its products and services that make life easier, and share the wealth it creates. The brand recognition and market share of _i_ecam Group has been consistently increasing in the global market, and its target for 2020 is to be among the top three companies of the world operating in its industry.