Waste Container Manufacturing
Akmetal
Metal waste containers, mobile waste collection centres and recycling banks for municipalities and institutions.
UFUK AKSAN · ENTREPRENEUR / ISTANBUL
Ufuk Aksan — Built toproduce.
Ufuk Aksan is the entrepreneur behind a family group of companies spanning waste container manufacturing and hot-dip galvanizing — durable, measurable and sustainable production for municipalities, industry and export markets.
About
Family business culture. Industrial discipline.
I combine the sense of responsibility that comes from growing up in a family business with a modern approach to manufacturing and management. Our goal is simple: to build long-lasting, standards-compliant products for Turkish cities and the world.
Who is Ufuk Aksan?15+
Years of manufacturing
200 ton
Daily galvanizing capacity
16
Export countries
100+
Product types
Group of Companies
Our Companies
We manage every link of the production chain in-house: metal processing, galvanizing and container manufacturing.
Hot-Dip Galvanizing
Kimtaş Galvaniz
Hot-dip galvanizing since 2010 to EN 1461 and TS 914, with a daily capacity of 200 tonnes.
Waste Containers & Export
Vega Çöp Konteyner
Metal waste containers, mobile waste units and bollards — 100+ product types exported to 16 countries.
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Areas of Activity
- 01Waste Container ManufacturingMetal waste containers from 240 to 1,100 litres — galvanized, hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated. Standard and custom production for municipalities, industrial zones, residential estates and institutions.
- 02Hot-Dip GalvanizingProtecting steel from corrosion for decades by dipping it into a molten zinc bath at around 450°C. Contract galvanizing services in line with EN 1461 and TS 914.
- 03Zero-Waste SolutionsMobile waste collection centres, recycling banks and packaging waste equipment that make source separation easier.
- 04ExportContainer exports to 16 countries — from Italy, Spain, Poland and Romania to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia.
Vision
When industry grows, cities grow.
We plan our investments around capacity, quality and export. Developing products that support the zero-waste transition is at the heart of this journey.
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Press & News
What is hot-dip galvanizing and why does it matter for steel?
A coating formed in a molten zinc bath protects steel against corrosion for decades. The process, standards and applications.
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6 criteria municipalities should consider when choosing waste containers
Capacity, material, coating, wheels and lid system: what a specification needs for a long-lasting container fleet.
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What is a mobile waste collection centre? Its role in zero waste
Multi-compartment mobile units that enable source separation; uses and selection criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ufuk Aksan?
Ufuk Aksan is the entrepreneur behind a family group of companies based in Esenyurt, Istanbul — Akmetal, Kimtaş Galvaniz and Vega Çöp Konteyner — active in waste container manufacturing and hot-dip galvanizing.
Which companies does Ufuk Aksan run?
Akmetal (waste container manufacturing), Kimtaş Galvaniz (hot-dip galvanizing) and Vega Çöp Konteyner (container production and export).
How can municipalities request a quote?
Use the form on the contact page or reach us by email. A quote and documentation matching your technical specification will be shared.
Do you offer contract galvanizing?
Yes. Kimtaş Galvaniz offers contract hot-dip galvanizing to EN 1461 and TS 914 with an 8.2 m × 1.5 m × 3.6 m bath and 200 tonnes daily capacity.
Which countries do you export to?
To 16 countries including Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Russia, Spain, Greece, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Libya, Kazakhstan and Georgia.
Let's build together.
Reach out directly for municipal tenders, bulk orders, galvanizing services and partnerships.
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