History & Heritage
Innovation in Every Step, Growth in Every Era
1938
Karadayı Makina began its journey in Çorum by shaping earth into industrial solutions.
1939
A precious archive photograph shedding light on our early manufacturing roots right after our founding.
1942
Our first metallurgical casting cupola furnace, laying the solid foundations of our manufacturing expertise.
1968
Reached a production area of 1,500 m² and participated in our first regional industrial exhibition.
1970
Production of the iconic 1000x1000 Roller Mill, a key hallmark in our machine manufacturing history.
1975
The first vacuum extrusion press was produced, initiating a new era of technology-driven growth.
1978
Precision gear hobbing and heavy transmission manufacturing from our early engineering workshops.
1980
A milestone rotary kiln manufactured and commissioned in our workshops during 1980.
1982
Factory production footprint was expanded to 3,000 m², boosting fabrication capacity and infrastructure.
1987
CAD software was integrated for the first time in mechanical design, alongside heavy 200 kW industrial gearboxes.
1988
Expansion of fabrication facilities and participation in industrial fairs, inspected by city governors and founders.
1989
First international export completed, delivering machinery across international borders starting with Azerbaijan.
1993
Automated brick setting and tunnel kiln engineering milestone during a major technological leap.
1995
Pioneering research and development into automated brick drying chambers and industrial airflow regulation.
2002
First comprehensive turn-key industrial tunnel kiln commissioned, ushering in modern large-scale ceramic plants.
2004
On-site installation and commissioning inspections during one of our major turn-key factory deliveries.
2006
Commissioning of a new 5,000 m² state-of-the-art production plant, significantly enhancing machinery output.
2018
Rooftop Solar PV investment completed, powering the entire manufacturing complex with 100% renewable clean energy.
2019
Fleet transition to 100% electric forklifts under our green energy sustainability charter.
2020
Delivery and successful commissioning of the first turn-key complete bentonite processing plant.
2021
Launch of the energy-saving Delta Series Extruder, setting new industry standards in kilowatt-per-ton efficiency.
2022
Engineering and rollout of the upgraded FX550/500 Ceramic Vacuum Extruder with enhanced durability.
2023
Full automated rapid rack drying system commissioned, enabling touch-free production from extruder to kiln.
2024
Inauguration of a dedicated 200 m² 3D CAD & CFD Simulation R&D engineering center.
2025
Expansion into a 40,000 m² total industrial complex (10,000 m² indoor) uniting high technology and global exports.
Present
Karadayı Makina continues its global journey by fusing 88 years of mastery with advanced engineering and eco-conscious innovation.