Uludağ İçecek has signed a long-term investment financing agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the construction of a new production facility in Malatya, representing an investment of approximately TRY 2.5 billion.
The project is expected to strengthen the company’s manufacturing infrastructure while contributing to economic activity, employment, and industrial development across Eastern Anatolia.
EBRD Backs Long-Term Growth Strategy
Founded more than 114 years ago, Uludağ İçecek said the investment forms part of its long-term sustainable growth strategy. According to the company, the financing agreement reflects EBRD’s confidence in both Türkiye’s economy and the company’s financial strength, corporate governance, and long-term vision.
International Confidence in the Company
Levent Kömür, CEO of Uludağ İçecek Türk A.Ş., described the agreement as an important milestone for the company.
“Securing long-term investment financing from one of the world’s most respected international development finance institutions is one of the clearest indicators of the confidence placed in both Türkiye’s economy and Uludağ İçecek’s strong financial structure, corporate governance, and sustainable growth strategy.”
Kömür added that EBRD’s participation provides strong international validation of both the company’s future strategy and confidence in Türkiye’s industrial development.
A Manufacturing Hub for Eastern Anatolia
According to the company, the new Malatya facility will serve as more than a production plant by supporting manufacturing, employment, and sustainable regional development throughout Eastern Anatolia.
“This TRY 2.5 billion investment will become one of the key centers supporting production, employment, and sustainable development in Eastern Anatolia. We believe it will create value across supply chains and logistics while contributing to the economic development of Malatya and neighboring provinces.”
The company expects the investment to strengthen local suppliers, improve logistics infrastructure, and generate both direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Sustainability at the Core of the Project
The facility will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies designed to improve operational efficiency while meeting international quality standards.
Energy-efficient production systems will be complemented by a rooftop solar power plant, enabling a significant portion of the facility’s electricity demand to be met through renewable energy sources.
Uludağ İçecek said the environmentally focused production infrastructure is intended to reduce carbon emissions while supporting the company’s broader sustainability objectives.
Supporting Long-Term Industrial Development
The Malatya investment is expected to strengthen the industrial base of Eastern Anatolia while contributing to Türkiye’s long-term manufacturing capacity. Beyond expanding production, the project is designed to create broader economic benefits through regional supply chains, logistics, and employment.
Why It Matters
The financing agreement demonstrates the continued role of international development institutions in supporting private-sector industrial investment in Türkiye. By combining advanced manufacturing technologies with renewable energy infrastructure and regional development objectives, the project reflects a broader shift toward sustainable, high-value industrial growth that benefits both businesses and local economies.
