Our Company History
An Incredible Story of Relentless Efforts and Success. Below you can find the developments of TECE in a chronically order ...
Initially founded as a company to produce veneer edgebanding in Turkey in 1987. As the market for veneer decreased, we have added melamine edgebanding, PVC edgebanding, and other products to meet the demands of our customers. Started with a small workshop in Bursa-Turkey with production of only veneer, TECE today produces a wide range of edgebanding products in paper, plastic and more.
From a 100m2 workshop in the suburb of Bursa to 30,000 square meter factory; through the course of last quarter century, TECE has been growing steadily. TECE is the only company in the world to produce ABS, PVC, melamine, PMMA, metal and veneer edgebandings under one roof.
From a 100m2 workshop in the suburb of Bursa to 30,000 square meter factory; through the course of last quarter century, TECE has been growing steadily. TECE is the only company in the world to produce ABS, PVC, melamine, PMMA, metal and veneer edgebandings under one roof.
1987
An Edgebanding Company is Born
Necdet Coskunuzer was a furniture maker who, when he moved from his hometown of Ercis-Van to Bursa, had difficulty finding a good supplier for edgebanding to cover the sides of his furniture. He decided to start producing it himself and, despite limited knowledge and no internet, he put in a lot of effort and trial and error to start making veneer edgebanding. He finally succeeded and introduced the first rolls of pre-glued veneer edgebanding to the market in 1987.
1992
TECE starts importing and selling melamine and PVC edgebanding.
The development in Turkish furniture industry was rapid and steady. And we had to keep up with the trends and demands; thus, melamine and PVC were imported, pre-glued and distributed throughout Turkey.
1998
TECE moves into the new facility with a closed area of 2,000 m2
With the development of production techniques and market size, we grow steadily with both our area and our production techniques. Tece starts exports her products to the world.
2003
Tece decides to invest and produce melamine edgebanding
Melamine was the main product of Tece portfolio. Yet, being an only importer did not help our cause to grow. Thus, we had to make our own production so that we can serve customers who needed special color, lesser quantity, and fast delivery.
2004
TECE installed printing and impregnation lines.
The investment in melamine edgebanding production is greater than many think of. It seems to be a simple product; yet, the know-how, the technology that is inside of it is incredible. The time of installing a printing and impregnation line takes more than a year.
2005
Expanding our production
TECE moves into its new facility with a total area of 6,000 square meters in Bursa Industrial Area. TECE successfully completes impregnation and printing trials. TECE starts printing and impregnating regular products. The business title of TECE changes to TECE DEKOR Paper Printing and Impregnation A.S.
2007
Exporting to 32 countries.
Export becomes an important part of Tece turnover; our quality product and speedy service help us to boost sales.
2008
Investment in PVC
Decisions are taken to invest in production of PVC / plastic edgebanding. The decision was to invest into the UV printing technology; the most advanced printing technique in the edgebanding world.
2009
PVC Edgebanding
PVC edgebanding is successfully produced and is introduced at exhibitions. Only company in the world to produce plastic, melamine, and veneer edging under one company.
2012
More investment in PVC
2 more extrusion lines and 2 UV more printing lines are added to plastic edgebanding production. Exporting our full range to 55 countries.
2014
PMMA Acrylic Edgebanding
2in1 and 3D PMMA acrylic edgebanding is produced. Exporting our full range to 75 countries around the world. More 18 exhibitions are organized in 2014 only.
2015
ABS Edgebanding
Trials have been started to produce ABS edgebanding. Total workforce: ~210 people dedicated to produce only edgebanding Total product range: the widest range of edgebandings in the world.
2016
New Factory
We have completed the construction of our new factory with an area of ~20,000m2; now, Tece is operating in an area of 26,000m2. With the standard production of ABS edgebanding, we are offering the widest range of edgebandings in the world.
2017
New Warehouse + Office in Poland
Tece decided to expand globally by opening her own warehouse in Poznan, Poland. The aim is to serve our potential customers in Poland with direct access to TECE stock.
2018
TECE decides to include 300 express colors
At the same time, our company, which was accredited as an R&D Center, was exporting to 90 countries of the world.
2019
TECE starts producing Zero-Line Pro
It started the production of Zero-Line Pro edgebanding, which is an extremely aesthetic and high quality product that stands out with its zero edge feature.
2020
New management building
We have built a very modern building where our employees can work in a decent and comfortable way. Our new building also has meeting rooms, a showroom and an art gallery.