ABOUT US

Milestones

A Journey Through Time: Rekor's Legacy of Excellence

1946

The Foundation

Established in Istanbul, Turkey as a small manufacturing facility, Rekor began its journey as a rubber sole supplier to Turkey’s developing shoe industry, laying the groundwork for a legacy of quality and innovation.

1960

Diversification and Expansion

Rekor expanded its offerings to include rubber soles for the Military, alongside introducing hot-cure rubber lines dedicated to the tire retreading sector. This period marked the beginning of Rekor’s diversification into various industries.

1978

A New Home

Embracing growth, we moved to our modernized plant in Pendik, Istanbul. The new facility, having over 10,000 sqm covered area on a 28,000 sqm land, became home of innovation for Rekor.

1999

Custom-Made Technical Rubber

This year marked our expansion into custom-made technical rubber, broadening our expertise and reinforcing our commitment to appeal specialized industry needs.

2001

Precure Tread Production

Rekor started supplying, pre-cured tread rubber, under a special manufacturing and licensing deal with a major global tire manufacturer, marking our entry into a niche market with high-quality materials. In time, Rekor has become a major supplier of retread materials in the region and continues to be a major off-take supplier to the largest global tire brands.

2006

Air Springs Compound Manufacturing

Added custom rubber compound production for Air Springs manufacturers to our portfolio, demonstrating our versatility and technical ability in meeting the specific needs of various sectors. Providing end-to-end rubber needs of the major air spring manufacturers, Rekor became the largest supplier of the air spring industry in Turkey that serve global markets.

2008

Technical Rubber Compound Supply To Automotive Industry

Became a major player for Automotive Tier-1 and the after-market suppliers for their technical and customized rubber compound needs, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in one of the most demanding industries.

2016

Brand New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

As a significant milestone in our history, we built a new manufacturing facility in the industrial zone of Eskisehir, Turkey. With 75,000 sqm of space and 40,000 sqm covered area, this facility represents the epitome of our manufacturing excellence.

2018

Expansion and Innovation

With new machinery and product lines added to our new plant, we tripled our manufacturing capacity. This expansion also introduced Cord Fabric reinforced Rubber manufacturing and Colored Rubber manufacturing capabilities, further diversifying our offerings.

TODAY

Continuing the Legacy

Since then, Rekor has continued to grow, becoming a major supplier to respected global clients from the automotive, aviation, construction, mining, industrial hose, and food sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability drives us forward, as we contribute to the success of industries worldwide.

TOMORROW

Looking to the Future

As we build on our rich history, Rekor remains dedicated to pioneering advancements in the rubber compounding industry, strengthening our legacy of excellence and innovation. Join us as to continue to shape the future together.