Akdeniz Chemson
Our story began in 1942 in Wallsend, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the UK, when Cookson started producing lead-based stabilizers for flexible PVC. Shortly after, Cookson expanded its operations by establishing a production facility in Sydney, Australia. In 1976, Akdeniz Kimya was founded in Izmir, Turkey, as a manufacturer and distributor of PVC stabilizers and other industrial chemicals.
In 1986, the German company Chemetall and the British Cookson Group formed a joint venture under the Chemson name and relocated their headquarters to Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The company operated through facilities in Germany, the UK, and Australia. In 2000, following a management buyout, Chemson Polymer-Additive AG was established in Arnoldstein, Austria.
In 2012, Akdeniz Kimya joined the OYAK Group in Turkey, followed by Chemson Group in 2013. With its solid corporate structure, strong financial foundation, commitment to transparency, and ambition to grow in the chemical industry, OYAK has played a key role in fostering innovation and growth for both companies. In September 2020, Akdeniz Kimya and Chemson merged under the name Akdeniz Chemson, becoming one of the world’s leading polymer additives manufacturers and the global leader in PVC stabilizers. Focused on quality, innovation, and sustainability, our company operates as a global “one-stop shop,” addressing the complete formulation needs of our customers worldwide.



Yesim Taskin,
Head of Human Resources Europe & Overseas
Global Leadership Akdeniz Chemson is a global leader in PVC stabilizers, operating with vertically integrated production by manufacturing most of its raw materials in-house at state-of the-art facilities. Our customer-centric mindset, commitment to sustainable growth, and high-quality standards have earned us a strong reputation in both local and global markets. We strive to build a trusted brand image through responsible business practices and a human focused approach. In response to rising global PVC demand, we continuously expand our product range to include not only stabilizers but also related performance additives.
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