Since 1992, one step at a time
From the first Silver shoe polish to four business areas, sister companies on three continents and customers in more than 65 countries.
- 1992Foundation
Çığır Kimya is founded
The company is established in Türkiye and makes its first sales under the Silver shoe care brand.
- 1993Exports
First export, to Russia
Only a year after founding, Silver products are shipped abroad for the first time.
- 1998Russia
Warehouse and direct sales in Russia
A warehouse opens and Çığır Kimya begins selling directly in the Russian market.
- 2000Production
Factory investment in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul
A new factory expands production capacity in Istanbul.
- 2001Exports
Entry into the CIS and Ukrainian markets
Exports grow into the CIS countries and Ukraine.
- 2003Packaging
Başar Tech is founded
Başar Tech is established, together with a factory investment in Çatalca, Istanbul.
- 2005Exports
Exports to Eastern Europe begin
Çığır Kimya starts exporting to Eastern European countries.
- 2008Production
Factory investment in Çorlu
Production moves into a new factory in Çorlu, Tekirdağ.
- 2011Global network
Offices in North Africa and Nigeria
Representative offices open in North Africa and Nigeria.
- 2012Brand
Entry into the Turquality brand programme
The company joins Turquality, Türkiye's government-backed programme for building global brands.
- 2013Global network
Bashar Ukraine and Bashar Russia
Distribution companies are established in Ukraine and Russia.
- 2017Global network
Bashar Shanghai and first exports to China
A distribution company is established in Shanghai and exports to China begin.
- 2020Packaging
Dispensing pump sales begin
The company starts selling dispensing pumps from its own packaging production.
- 2023Personal care
Personal care investments completed
Investments in the personal care category are completed and sales begin.
- 2024Sustainability
Wind turbine and 100% green energy
The wind turbine investment is completed and the company moves to 100% green energy.
- 2026TodayToday
65+ countries and BRCGS in progress
Four business areas, a sub-contracting service for global brands, and BRCGS packaging certification under way.
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