The first step was taken in Kayseri with Ahmet Eren’s entrepreneurial vision, marking the beginning of a journey that would transform a small initiative into a great success story. The foundations of EREN METAL were laid in a modest 35-square-meter shop to engage in sheet metal works. This crucial responsibility was entrusted to Ziya Eren, who combined Ahmet Eren’s trust with his leadership skills to drive the company's growth. Taking on the mission of turning this small enterprise into a family legacy, Ziya Eren paved the way for the company to contribute to the local economy and become a nationally recognized brand. With determination, perseverance, and a visionary approach, EREN METAL ignited the first sparks of its future growth in this small shop.
Frequent trips to Istanbul for raw materials and sound trade practices led to the establishment of reliable business relationships. Partnerships were formed to initiate imports.
The doors to Ukraine opened, and imports officially began.
The first land was purchased in the Organized Industrial Zone for production.
The first roll-forming machine was acquired.
Large-scale trade accelerated.
The first import transaction was completed.
The company structure expanded and evolved, boosting the import business.
The company started focusing on sheet metal processing. With new team members, a significant turning point was reached, leading to the establishment of KMC LTD. Two cut-to-length lines and a forklift were imported from the Netherlands, positioning the company as one of the first steel service centers in Kayseri serving large industrial clients. A slitting line was installed to fully meet the needs of major manufacturers.
In anticipation of the 2001 crisis, 68,000 tons of material were purchased. The positive outcomes of this decision established KMC as a key player in the sheet metal industry in Turkey.
As the center of operations shifted to Ereğli and Istanbul, Kayseri became insufficient. The land where today's KMC GEBZE facilities are located was acquired, and the plant was built. MGE was incorporated into KMC, initiating horizontal expansion. The current MGE facility in Dilovası was also acquired.
With new members joining the family, exports began to grow. State-of-the-art cut-to-length and slitting machines were purchased, giving the company a competitive edge.
KMC laid the foundations for being the only company in Turkey with such a diverse product range. With an expanded vision, the customer profile and product portfolio evolved rapidly. The company entered the galvanized, sheet, and hot-rolled coil markets, swiftly establishing itself as Turkey’s leading sheet metal supplier.
The company reached an annual sales capacity of 600,000 tons. A significant milestone in KMC’s journey was the development of its first proprietary ERP system for stock, sales, and shipment (operations) management.
The previous year's sales capacity continued to grow exponentially.
TUT KELEPÇE / ER-Bİ was acquired.
The horizontal expansion strategy continued with the acquisition of MEKO.
Significant investments were made in MEKO's current facilities, laying the foundation for its present-day operations.
Long-term business relations led to a joint venture with GÖKTAŞ, bringing the company into the KMC Group.
Investments continued without pause, and ZEREN GYO was established. The experience gained from Ziya Eren’s presidency at Kayseri Erciyes Sports Club was extended to England with the acquisition of Crawley Town FC.
Hotel investments began with the opening of Wyndham Çerkezköy Hotel. Additional hotel investments followed, including a project initiated in Ataşehir.
The consolidation of existing companies under the KMC GROUP umbrella and corporate structuring efforts were completed.
With a commitment to being a technology pioneer, building long-term trust with stakeholders, and making significant contributions to the Turkish economy, every investment and development plan continues to be realized.