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Kayalar Kimya

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Region
Istanbul

Sector
Chemistry

Mode
Private

Contact information (website, SM, other)

Criteria of innovation
Business model innovation

Keywords
Increase the innovation potential with innovative ideas and projects arising from bilateral cooperation

How the company was founded

Kayalar Kimya was founded as a small business in Istanbul in 1976 by entrepreneur Yılmaz Kayalar, originating from Tokat Erbaa. In the first years, it produced thinner and varnish. It increased its production and market share in the following years.


What type of company it is

It is one of the largest furniture paint and varnish manufacturers in Europe with a production capacity of 60 thousand tons.


Which open innovation practice are you describing

Kayalar Kimya Customer and Supplier Collaboration Platform increases its innovation potential with innovative ideas and projects arising from bilateral cooperation, and provides both its customers and suppliers the opportunity to develop joint R&D projects.


Why it was successful
  • Effective Communication and Collaboration: Collaboration platforms provide an environment that provides effective communication and cooperation between customers and suppliers. This has built trust between the parties and made business processes more efficient.
  • Data and Information Sharing: A successful platform has facilitated data and information sharing between customers and suppliers. This has supported making better decisions, optimizing processes and reducing costs.

Who is the target group of the solution

It provides solutions to all businesses in the fields of chemistry, furniture and paint.


What is the portability of the practice and are there any transversal aspects for application across other sectors

The innovative product developed is an IT platform. This platform provides the opportunity to establish bilateral cooperation and develop R&D projects for manufacturers and customers serving in different fields such as chemistry, furniture, paint and varnish. This platform can be modified for the use of different service groups and can be used in different areas.