Poliya acquires Cam Elyaf resins business

Poliya is a supplier of speciality composite resins headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

Cam Elyaf, part of Turkey's Sisecam Group, produces glass fibre products and resins for the composites industry.

With the acquisition of Cam Elyaf's resins business, Poliya expands its range of composites products and achieves a capacity of 65 000 tons per year – the largest capacity in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, according to Poliya.

The new Poliya business group will a leading bulk resin provider, with the ability to serve the pipe, wind energy and transportation sectors among others.

"With this transformation, we are now a global force, with the capability to serve our clients – whatever their size, location or sector – with one of the most comprehensive and competitive portfolios in the industry," says Buelent Oeztuna, Poliya lead M&A officer and board member.

"With the resources of Poliya’s renowned R&D and Cam Elyaf Resin’s production line, we have an opportunity to truly redefine the composites market," he adds.