Saritas Celik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. the largest stainless steel service center of Turkey, East Europe and Middle East has started a new major investment project in Gebze Industrial Zone near Istanbul. The objective is to ensure the company keeps its leading position  in the region and become one of the largest stainless steel service and distribution centers worldwide. The new investment is located in the most advanced and prestigious industrial zone in Gebze on a total 160.000 sqm property. The groundbreaking ceremony took place with high level of participation on 15/01/2009. New investment will consist of a high capacity stocking system with high stock level in a wide range of stainless grades including duplex series and new processing lines with latest technology and maximum capabilities. The project will cost around 120 Million USD and this amount may increase in case of further expansion. Investment will be carried on during 2009 till 2011. Current facilities will also be kept in process. Saritas was founded in 1957 and dealing with stainless steel since 1970’s. We are focusing on stainless steel flat products since 1980’s and invested on the first service center in 1998 in Dudullu Industrial Area, Istanbul. The company supplies stainless steel with wide range of stock from 0,40 mm to 100 mm thickness and has the capability of cutting to length, slitting, grinding, brushing and plasma cutting. Saritas is also ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified by TUV Sud. Our company is independent and 100% belongs to Saritas family.