About Us

KAROSAN OTOMOTIV VE KAROSER

About Us

As KAROSAN Automotive and Bodywork Industry and Trade Limited Company, we have embarked on the road in the commercial vehicle bodywork manufacturing and superstructure sector with the motto "Being good is not enough, always strive to be the best." We aim to provide excellent services in the field of commercial vehicle bodywork and strive for the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

As Karosan Automotive, we are proud to be an approved supplier for many international brands in Turkey. With our 20+ service points dedicated to after-sales service and spare parts, we have established ourselves as one of the leading manufacturers of bodywork and superstructures in Turkey. We prioritize customer satisfaction and aim to provide top-quality products and services in the automotive industry.

In order to maintain our competitive edge in the international market, we must meet the requirements of manufacturing vehicle bodies, superstructures, and related equipment for land transportation in a fast, reliable, and innovative manner. It is crucial for us to adapt to the evolving needs of the industry and ensure that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer expectations. By embracing a proactive approach and staying abreast of industry advancements, we strive to remain competitive and deliver value to our customers.

Karosan Otomotiv aims to support the development of its Authorized Service Centers through its team of expert engineers, experienced craftsmen, and management staff. With its strong corporate structure and values, Karosan Otomotiv strives to ensure sustainable success by providing technical support in achieving business results and addressing any post-service issues that may arise. The ultimate goal is to achieve customer satisfaction and maintain a track record of excellence by leveraging the expertise and resources available within Karosan Otomotiv.

Our goal is to be a leader in providing superior quality car body structures, upper structures, and equipment that meet and exceed customer needs, all while maintaining agility in production through the perspective of engineering expertise and craftsmanship. We strive to deliver fast production without compromising on durability and aesthetics. With a close customer relationship and a commitment to excellence, we aim to meet our customers' needs wherever possible and even surpass their expectations.

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Our History

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1969

  • In 1969, under the leadership of Mahmut Saraç, we said hello to the construction industry with KARDEŞLER DEMİR DOĞRAMA MAHMUT SARAÇ VE KARDEŞLERİ in a small and old building in Kozyatağı. Our workshop was small, but our thoughts were big. Our workshop was an old building, but our projects in mind were new and contemporary.
  • In this modest and small workshop, we served as a subcontractor to automotive companies such as Otosan, Genoto TOE, Otoyol, and Chrysler for many years.
  • We were producing 20 pickup truck bodies for ANADOL, the first locally produced minibuses of Otosan, every day in this workshop, and we were bursting at the seams.
2

1973

  • In 1973, we started constructing our facility in Sancaktepe/Yenidoğan on a 10-acre land with a covered area of 1200m2. While the construction was ongoing, we continued manufacturing rapidly without any interruption in serving our customers.
3

1970

  • Towards the end of the 1970s, under the leadership of Mahmut Saraç once again, KARDEŞLER KOLLEKTİF ŞTİ. was born and made significant contributions to the industry with successful projects for many years.
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1980

  • Our technological advancements and expansion of our machinery took place during the 1980s.
  • Under the leadership of Mahmut Saraç, we rightfully earned a reputation as a company that delivers on its promises in the construction industry, constructing durable and aesthetically pleasing structures.
  • During the period spanning from the 1970s to the mid-1980s, we had the privilege of having Turkey's distinguished companies in our customer portfolio. Firms such as Fruko Tamek, Pepsi, Meysu, Aroma, Çamlıca, and Schwepes were among the companies that showed significant interest in our firm during those years.
    During that time, Fruko Tamek, Pepsi, Meysu, Aroma, Çamlıca, and Schwepes were among the companies that showed a strong interest in our firm.
5

1990

  • The 1990s hold a special significance for us. During this period, we not only added globally renowned brands to our customer portfolio but also initiated an export campaign starting with Romania. Our export efforts continued to expand into countries such as Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, and Yemen.
  • We take great pride in the trust we have earned worldwide. In collaboration with MAN Truck Factory, we manufactured the first-ever true "Droped Frame" beverage vehicle in Turkey, and we showcased this vehicle at the Izmir Fair. At the fair, we sold this vehicle to TUBORG-BİMPAŞ.
  • In 1993, following the passing of Mahmut Saraç, we changed our company's name to KARDEŞLER KAROSER SAN. VE TİC. LTD.ŞTİ. (KARDEŞLER BODYWORK INDUSTRY AND TRADE LTD. CO.). We continued using this name until 2022.
6

2000

  • In the 2000s, we successfully expanded our brand to many countries, ranging from Serbia to Laos, through collaborations with prominent companies such as Mercedes-Benz, TEMSA, Anadolu Isuzu, IVECO Motor, and Ford Otomotiv. Our efforts enabled us to reach a wide international market.
7

2020

  • In 2022, we underwent a restructuring process and established KAROSAN OTOMOTİV VE KAROSER SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. (KAROSAN AUTOMOTIVE AND BODYWORK INDUSTRY).
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Excellence Focused on Customer Satisfaction

We provide services that excel beyond our competitors by accurately and promptly meeting the demands of our customers. Our focus is on contemporary, long-lasting, aesthetic, economical, and high-quality production. We place importance on research and development, ensuring that we keep up with global quality standards. Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are our fundamental philosophy. We continue to enhance our structures based on your feedback and ideas.

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