Boron is essential for manufacturing heat-resistant glass, ceramics, and semiconductors for the electronics industry.
The company focuses on the extraction and high-tech processing of boron minerals. While it originally exported raw ore, it now converts 97% of its output into refined boron products like anhydrous borax and boron oxide . Eti Domn
The company operates its own coal-fired power station in Bandırma to fuel its industrial acid and boron factories. Sustainability and R&D The company operates its own coal-fired power station
In its 2024 Sustainability Report , Eti Maden highlighted its efforts in hydrogen energy development, specifically using sodium borohydride fuel cells. Its foreign subsidiaries—including and Ab Etiproducts Oy —handle global distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia. Eti Maden Bandirma power station - Global Energy Monitor Eti Maden Bandirma power station - Global Energy
In late 2023, the company completed its exit from the Russian market by liquidating its local entities or selling assets to local partners.
Following international geopolitical shifts, Eti Maden made significant business changes:
In 2019, the company launched its "BORON" brand, a natural cleaning product that now holds a significant share of the Turkish detergent market. Strategic Shifts and Global Exit