R&D Institute
Turkish Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TÜRKÇİMENTO) was founded in 1957 by the representatives of the industries manufacturing cement.
In 1978, TÜRKÇİMENTO laboratories were established under a UNIDO project with the purpose of making them a “Center of Excellence” in the region for quality control testing and research on cement and similar materials.
With years of experience R&D Institute staff and the laboratory facilities have extended its services to all of the producers and users of cement and concrete in Turkey as quality control testing, research and development, consulting, earning are putation for high quality and unbiased work.
TÜRKÇİMENTO Laboratories became entitle to take the Accreditation Certificate by Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) as following standards;
Certificates Obtained:
- EN ISO/IEC 17025 for testing laboratories in 2003
- EN ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration laboratories in 2006
- EN ISO/IEC 17043 for proficiency testing in 2017 and serve as “Independent Quality Control Testing Laboratories” to Cement and Concrete Sector in Turkey and abroad.
Parallel to the developments in science and technology improvements, TÜRKÇİMENTO R&D Institute is determined to follow up innovations in cement sector with hi-tech laboratories and continue to extend its scope to serve best at all times.
Our Distinctive Features:
- The quality policy of our laboratories providing testing and calibration services is to safeguard, customer satisfaction at the highest level,
- We deliver test results and accredited analysis reports quickly and reliably,
- Customer confidentiality is our priority
- We are well recognized and accepted in cement sector having our broad accreditation scope,
- With national and international proficiency testing, we ensure high quality services
- Another point is our hi-tech testing equipment and testing portfolio,
- Our institute is capable of doing special tests like;
- Clinker Microstructure Analysis
- XRD Rietveld Method
- Burnability Testing
- Grindability Tests (Bond Work Index and Hardgrove Index)
- Another factor which makes us different is the strong collaboration with the leading Universities and R&D Centers in Turkey.
- In order to strengthen our competitive position; we organize Proficiency Testing Programs and laboratory workshops
- We pay special attention to environmental awareness and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
- What makes us different?
