Founded in 1995 by the Sarıalemdaroğlu family, Sarchem has long been recognised global manufacturer of innovative chemicals for leather, synthetic materials and textiles.
Sarchem’s leather industry journey began in 1997, focusing on water-based finishing chemicals. The company quickly expanded its product range and international presence. Subsidiaries followed in China (2002), Thailand (2004), Mexico (2009) and Germany (2011), later joined by branches in India (2015) and Ukraine (2018).
Today, Sarchem operates in the chemical manufacturing sector, specialising in:
- Leather chemicals — wet-end and finishing products for automotive, furniture, footwear, and fashion applications;
- Prestige Coating Chemicals — innovative chemicals for PU and PVC bases;
- Textile coatings — water-based polyurethane dispersions, polyacrylic emulsions, and additives that enhance softness, breathability and durability.
Production facilities in Istanbul, Turkey, include modern laboratories, application centres and various specialised production sections like a polymer manufacturing line. Every process is certified under ISO 9001, ensuring strict quality control and full traceability. Environmentally responsible by design, Sarchem’s technologies are water-based and aligned with global sustainability standards.
Exporting to more than 25 countries, Sarchem works closely with partners across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Its partnership-driven approach has made the company a trusted global supplier.
Looking ahead, Sarchem aims to expand its international network, strengthen R&D capabilities and lead the industry in eco-friendly innovation, digitalisation and sustainable manufacturing.
“We have always believed that our main business mission is to create the value asset for shaping and development of the future chemistry — for people, for industry, for the next generation,” says M. Ömer Sarıalemdaroğlu, General Manager.
