Press release

Snetor & MEG Türkiye are joining their expertise

Snetor and MEG Polymers join forces to establish MEG Snetor, aiming to become a major player in the Turkish polymer and chemical distribution market

Istanbul (Türkiye) 1st August 2024 – MEG Polymers (MEG POLYMER KİMYA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.), a fast-growing player in the distribution of plastics in the Turkish market, and Snetor, the French global distributor of plastics and chemicals, are proud to announce their joint venture. This agreement gives birth to MEG Snetor, allowing the two companies to develop significant group synergies, combine expertise, and grow together in the plastic distribution market in Türkiye.

Mehmet Turhan Onur will continue to play a key role in the operations, ensuring the achievement of strategic goals, as the Managing Director of the newly formed structure, along with partners Gizem Şatıroğlu, Erkan Doğan, and Zekai Akkılıç.

About Snetor

With 43 years of history and close to two-billion-euro turnover in 2023, Snetor is present and active in over one hundred countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, with more than 32 local commercial entities. The Group is driven by a growth strategy, both organic and external, to enter new markets and provide innovative products for various industry applications.

Emmanuel Aubourg, President of Snetor, stated,

We are extremely happy with this partnership, chich embodies the combination of two areas of expertise: MEG Polymers’ in-depth knowledge of the local Turkish market and Snetor’s expertise in global solutions. MEG Polymers and Snetor share the same values, a common vision, and a clear strategy to provide the best service for our customers and suppliers. Snetor will provide full support to Mehmet and the team to make this project a success.

About MEG Polymers

MEG Polymers is a dynamic and rapidly expanding company in the Turkish market, renowed for its innovative solutions in the plastic resin industry. Under the strategic leadership of Managing Director Mehmet Turhan Onur, the partners divide their roles with Gizem Şatıroğlu heading commodity plastics division, Erkan Doğan overseeing engineering and specialty plastics while Zekai Akkılıç leads as the Chief of Finance. Togethern they bring a wealth of expertise and experience, significantly contributiing to the company’s success.

Mehmet Turhan Onur, President and co-founder of MEG Polymers, expressed his enthusiasm, stating,

MEG Polymers and Snetor share the same core values and a unified vision for the future. By merging our strenghts and leveraging our extensive market experience, we are set to create a powerful synergy that will drive growth and excellence in the polymer and chemical distribution market. With Snetor’s extensive support, we are strategically positioned to achieve our ambitious goals and expand our footprint in the Turkish market. I am confident that our combined efforts will lead to remarkable success and provide substantial benefits to all stakeholders.

MEG Polymers and Snetor would like to express their gratitude to their partners for their continuous support. Both companies are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products and service that meet and exceed the industry’s expectations.

Sincerely,

For further information:

Mehmet Turhan Onur

President of MEG Polymers

mehmet@megsnetor.com

+90 532 232 99 05


Emmanuel Aubourg

President of Snetor

e.aubourg@snetor.com

+33 1 49 04 88 88

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