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Yaşar Birleşik Pazarlama, which has Turkey’s largest sales and distribution network, is a sales and distribution organization that plays a bridging role in bringing food and non-food products to end consumers through both traditional and modern sales channels, supported by its strong distribution and logistics infrastructure, technological capabilities that keep pace with the digital age, and its qualified human resources. With 8 regional directorates and 99 active dealers, Yaşar Birleşik Pazarlama delivers Viking Kağıt products, an environmentally friendly and hygienic tissue paper manufacturer, and Pınar branded products, the leading brands of Turkey’s dairy and meat products sectors, to more than 140,000 sales points in a fast, continuous and regular manner, ensuring freshness and quality. Having Turkey’s largest frozen and cold chain sales and distribution network, the company carries out the sales and distribution of 646 products in 25 different product groups, stored at three different temperature ranges, with shelf lives ranging from 3 days to 1 year.

Founded on March 20, 1973, Pınar Süt introduced long-life milk to Turkey for the first time and has been making significant contributions to the Turkish food and livestock sectors since its establishment. It continues its activities in the production and sale of milk, yogurt, ayran, kefir, cheese, fruit juice, butter, cream, pudding, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, honey, sauce, jam, sweets and powdered products. With its factories in Izmir, Eskisehir, and Sanliurfa, Pinar Süt produces in accordance with European Union standards, sourcing raw milk from over 20,000 producers and working under contract with 119 farms. Pınar Süt supports its producers who supply high-quality raw materials by establishing long-term and strong relationships, contributing to the increase in milk production in Turkey and sustainable agricultural development.

Lansinoh was founded in 1984 to support breastfeeding mothers. A global brand offering innovative solutions for mothers and babies for over 38 years, Lansinoh's product range includes baby bottles and pacifiers, care creams, breast pumps and accessories, milk storage bags, nursing and breast pads, postpartum care products, as well as educational and informational content. Today, Lansinoh products are available in over 60 countries and are designed for mothers' comfort, backed by research and expert knowledge. 

The Dyo Boya Factories, which are part of the coating division of the Yaşar Group, are now among the most valuable brands and largest industrial companies in Turkey. Under the DYO, Dewilux, Casati, Dyotherm and Klimatherm brands, the company offers 1,200 products, 3,500 packaging options and 60,000 colors across 11 sectors in which it is a pioneer. Acting under the motto “DYO adds value, protects and beautifies,” the company strives to manage every consumer-facing process in the best possible way.

Founded in 1896, Artience Group operates in approximately 70 companies across 24 countries worldwide. It works together with product development, production, sales, technical support and other operations to meet varying market needs across different regions. Artience Group continues to expand its sales activities to cover Turkey, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Toyo Printing Inks, affiliated with the Japan-based Artience Group, is one of the leading brands shaping Turkey's ink industry. As a versatile chemical manufacturing company, it develops innovative products for the packaging and printing industries and operates two factories in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone and a Color Production Center in Istanbul. The company, which holds the title of Turkey's first ink R&D Center, has proven its success with awards received on national and international platforms. Toyo Printing Inks continues to develop its business processes with a sustainability perspective in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With its environmentally friendly production approach, it aims to contribute to a sustainable future while offering high-quality products tailored to its customers' needs. 

Since its founding in 1985, Pınar Et has been a pioneer in the industry for high quality and food safety, offering consumers innovations with new categories tailored to dietary preferences and a wide variety of quick and convenient products. As the transformative force of the modern meat industry in Turkey, Pınar Et prioritizes food health and safety with its pioneering role and responsible producer identity, continuing to offer consumers delicious, reliable, hygienic and high-quality products. With its production facilities equipped with the latest technologies and its R&D Center, Pınar Et carries out production without compromising on superior quality. Pınar Et produces four categories of products—red meat, turkey, processed seafood and by-products—in modern integrated production facilities in accordance with the Turkish Food Codex and EU standards.

Pınar Su ve İçecek pioneered the sector by introducing Turkey's first bottled water in 1984. With 100% Turkish capital, the brand has proven itself to be one of the most established and reliable in the industry. Prioritizing quality production and customer satisfaction, the brand continues to provide consumers with products obtained under natural and hygienic conditions by processing them according to high-quality standards. Pınar Su ve İçecek guarantees quality by conducting physical, chemical, and microbiological tests throughout all production processes. 

Founded in Izmir in 1968, IZELTAŞ is Turkey's first and most comprehensive hand tool manufacturer. Exporting over 4,500 products to 40 countries, the company serves many sectors, including automotive, construction, mining and agriculture. With its modern facilities and integrated production structure, IZELTAŞ does not compromise on quality control processes and strengthens its position as a global brand with its R&D, innovation, and international certifications. Employing over 1,000 people, it contributes to the country's economy while embracing safety and sustainable production practices. 

Under the integration philosophy of the Yaşar Group, Çamlı Yem Besicilik, which began operations in 1983 with feed production, is active in the feed sector with cattle feed and poultry feed, in the seafood sector with Turkey's first cultured fish production facility, and in the dairy sector with its organic dairy farming facility.

Tirsan Kardan has been growing steadily since 1957, guided by its core values. With over 68 years of automotive experience, it serves global brands and ranks among Turkey's top 500 industrial companies due to its increasing business volume. Located in Manisa, its management, R&D center and production facilities offer specialized solutions for the automotive industry with a high-quality product range, skilled workforce and high production capacity. It houses all solutions in-house, from product development to production, sales and after-sales services. As one of Turkey's and the world's leading cardan shaft manufacturers, Tirsan Kardan produces shafts suitable for light commercial, heavy commercial, bus, off-road vehicle, and industrial applications at its integrated production facility with a production area of 60,000 m² and a production capacity of 1.5 million shafts. It is an approved supplier for OEM and OES customers in Turkey and worldwide. 

The first Özsüt store opened in Kemeraltı, Izmir, in 1938. Initially selling only yogurt and clotted cream, it later added traditional milk-based desserts made according to palace recipes. As Özsüt's popularity grew in the 70s and 80s, its first branch opened in 1991 in Alsancak, the heart of Izmir, where it became a symbol and began to attract great interest. Continuing to grow and expand rapidly in the following years, Özsüt continued to delight the whole country with its exquisite flavors and by 2002, the number of Özsüt branches had reached 50. Today, Özsüt is expanding from Izmir to the world. Offering a rich menu with variety, catering to every hour of the day, and providing a comfortable place for guests to spend time and try different flavors, Özsüt continues to grow rapidly. While the number of stores in Turkey increases every year, its growth targets abroad are also progressing successfully. With investments planned in North America, Europe, and Middle Eastern countries, Özsüt is progressing toward becoming a global brand. Today, with over 150 branches in 45 provinces and abroad, Özsüt continues to welcome guests as one of Turkey's most established brands, adding unique flavors from world cuisines to its traditional tastes.  

Desa Enerji Pınarbaşı Power Plant began operations in 1998 and is one of Turkey's first cogeneration plants.

The facility in Bornova, Izmir, initially operated on naphtha but converted to natural gas in 2004. The power plant, which produces electricity and heat energy, began operating as Desa Enerji Electricity Production Inc. after obtaining a production license in 2009.

The plant increased its capacity to 15.6 MW in 2016 and produces 230 million kWh of energy annually.

It continues its operations as a Hybrid Power Plant with the GES established in 2024. 

Founded in Izmir in 2001, Yaşar University is a foundation university that stands out with its contemporary educational approach, international vision, and strong academic staff.

Altın Yunus Çeşme has been offering its guests a comfortable and exclusive vacation experience as one of the leading tourism centers in the Aegean since 1974.

With its Blue Flag beach, marina, spa, meeting and event areas, the facility serves guests all year round and is one of the pioneers of Turkish tourism with its sustainability and quality-focused approach.