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Turkish Sanko invests in NGR's Liquid State Polycondensation (LSP) technology
May, 28, 2026 - Sanko Holding, headquartered in Gaziantep, Turkey, is a conglomerate with diversified business operations in various sectors. Since its establishment in 1904, Sanko has grown into a large holding company with a significant presence in the Turkish economy, employing over 14,000 people in its various subsidiaries and operations. With more than 120 years of experience in the textile industry, Sanko manufactures and trades products for business partners worldwide, across more than 100 countries. In the textile industry, Sanko is one of Turkey's largest producers, manufacturing yarns, fabrics and finished products. The group pledges a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and contributing to the well-being of local communities. One of the latest examples is the incorporation of RE&UP Technologies, a company already at scale, that is fully dedicated to enabling a circular textile industry with its innovative recycling technologies. Sanko says it is now underlining this commitment with a significant investment in innovative recycling technologies from NGR, and thus relies on more than 25 years of experience. With NGR's Liquid State Polycondensation (LSP) technology, which uses a continuous melt filtration process to remove impurities from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the manufacturer will produce high-quality products from recycled materials. NGR claims its process offers far better physical cleaning performance with highest energy efficiency when compared to conventional recycling systems. "Through this investment, we demonstrate our commitment to the environment, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our goal is to leverage the latest innovative technologies from NGR to reduce environmental impact and improve the sustainability of our operations," said Fatih Konukoglu, Vice President of Sanko Holding. By investing in NGR's technologies, Sanko’s circular tech venture RE&UP will create closed-loop systems and reduce footprint as well as dependence on virgin raw materials.
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