R&D and Innovation

Redrawing the
Boundaries
of Chemistry.

We design chemical raw-material supply not as a logistical function but as an ecosystem of knowledge generation, technical advisory and sustainable innovation.

4+University Collaborations
ISOCertified Processes
ASTMTest Methodologies
Our R&D Philosophy

For us, R&D is
much more
than supply.

"Supplying chemical raw materials is not just about delivering the right product at the right time. The real value lies in ensuring that product performs at its full potential within the customer's process."

At KORKİMYA, our research and development activities are conducted with a holistic perspective covering every link in the chemical raw-material value chain. Transferring our deep technical expertise in tall oil and its derivatives, natural resins, fatty acids and specialty chemicals into our customers' innovation processes is our core mission.

The operational experience we have built across European, Middle Eastern and African markets gives us a unique perspective on how product specifications can be adapted to regional manufacturing requirements. Our technical team analyses customers' production processes on site and provides advisory services across a broad spectrum, from raw-material selection to formulation optimisation.

The joint research programmes we run with Turkish and international universities allow us to expand the boundaries of industry knowledge while building today the infrastructure needed to meet growing demand for bio-based and sustainable chemical solutions.

Since 2022R&D investment
3 ContinentsTechnical collaboration network
Innovation and Technical Solutions

Your technical
partner at every stage.

From raw-material selection through production, quality verification and formulation development, we provide active technical support across the entire process.

01

Application Support

We provide on-site technical support and remote advisory services to ensure the correct, efficient use of chemical raw materials within our customers' production processes. We develop solution scenarios tailored to each sector.

02

Formulation Guidance

We share our critical technical expertise in formulation processes involving tall oil derivatives, fatty acids and resin components, helping our customers shorten their product development cycles.

03

Quality Analysis Testing

Through comprehensive quality-control analyses based on ASTM and ISO methodologies, we verify the technical specifications of every product we supply, ensuring a reliable and consistent supply chain.

04

Academic Collaborations

Our research partnerships with leading Turkish universities in chemical engineering and materials science enable us to discover new application areas and broaden the industry's knowledge base.

R&D Projects and Collaborations

Expanding the boundaries
of the industry, together.

Sustainable Chemistry

Bio-Based Raw-Material Research

We carry out comprehensive comparative studies investigating whether tall-oil derivatives, obtained as a by-product of the forest industry, can replace traditional petrochemical-based alternatives. These studies both reduce the environmental footprint and integrate circular-economy principles into our supply chain.

International Collaborations

European and Middle Eastern Supply Network Optimisation

Joint technical work carried out with our supplier and distribution partners in European, Middle Eastern and African markets covers product-quality standardisation, logistical efficiency and the development of dedicated solutions for new market segments.

Sector Applications

Coatings and Resin Sector Development Programme

Multi-year technical development programmes run jointly with our customers in the paint, coatings and adhesives sectors address the elevation of product performance criteria and compliance with environmental requirements such as VOC reduction.

Europe

Northern and Western European supplier network

Middle East

Regional distribution and technical partnerships

Africa

Developing technical solutions for emerging markets

Our Quality Policy

Not standards —
commitments.

We treat international quality and environmental standards not as a compliance obligation but as a promise we make to our customers.

ISO 9001Quality Management System

All our supply and operational processes are documented in line with international quality-management standards and run within a continuous-improvement cycle.

ASTMAnalytical Test Methodologies

Our product quality-verification processes use analytical test methods based on ASTM International standards, producing repeatable and comparable results for every batch.

ISO 14001Environmental Management System

We monitor, manage and continually reduce the environmental impacts of our chemical-supply activities. As part of our Responsible Care commitment, environmental management is a core priority.

REACHEU Chemical Regulation Compliance

All registration and compliance requirements under the EU REACH regulation are fully met across our product range, and customers are provided with up-to-date MSDS / SDS documentation.

Our Certifications

Internationally
endorsed trust.

Responsible Care

Responsible Care Programme

2023

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System

Active

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System

Active

REACH Compliance

EU Chemical Regulation

Ongoing

Technical Collaboration

Let us contribute
to your R&D process.

For technical support across your product-development or formulation processes, the KORKİMYA expert team is ready to provide tailored solutions.

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