2005
Foundation
HEM Engineering was founded in Istanbul to provide technical consulting to the global glass industry, bringing decades of Şişecam expertise into international projects.
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Company
Built on Experience, Strengthened by Industry Insight
HEM provides engineering consultancy for the global glass industry. Since 2005, it has been a solution partner in technical assessment, project management and technology representation.
Company History
Built on Experience, Strengthened by Industry Insight
HEM Engineering was founded in Ataşehir, Istanbul in 2005. The company brings together more than 100 years of combined experience gained at Şişecam, Trakya Cam and across the international glass industry.
Our team has managed projects in float glass, container glass, tableware glass and specialty glass furnace applications, and has carried out site assessments at major refractory manufacturers in Europe, the Americas, China and India.
Engineering Insight Built Over Decades
HEM contributes to industrial glass projects through an integrated consulting model covering technical assessment, decision support, site analysis, representation and coordination.
Technical Assessment
We assess current conditions, technical risks and improvement opportunities.
Decision Support
We provide a technical basis for technology, supplier and investment decisions, and support decision-making processes.
Site Assessment
When required, we conduct on-site inspections, process analyses and performance assessments.
Representation & Technical Continuity
We represent selected international manufacturers and ensure continuity in technical communication.
Coordination & Technical Communication
We establish accurate technical information flow between customers, engineering teams and manufacturers.
Operational Experience
Decades of process, furnace and refractory engineering experience gained in operating glass plants.
Şişecam Technical Heritage
Long-standing technical expertise gained in Şişecam’s research, development and engineering departments.
Furnace Lifecycle Expertise
Deep know-how in refractory systems, furnace campaigns and furnace lifecycle management.
Industry Coordination
Effective technical coordination between manufacturers, suppliers, investors and engineering teams.
International Relations
Strong international industry relationships developed over more than 20 years across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Practical Engineering Capability
Actionable engineering guidance based not only on theoretical models, but also on site realities and operating conditions.
Bridge
HEM Technical Capability
A consulting structure that bridges technical knowledge, site realities, supplier networks and industrial continuity.
Glass Applications
Float, figured, container, tableware, special glass including oxy-fuel borosilicate, crystal glass, glass fibre, pot furnaces and day tanks.
Process Design & Delivery
Project management, technology selection, experimental and modelling studies, detailed steel and refractory design, construction monitoring and transfer to production.
Furnace & Plant Systems
Batch plants, melting ends, working ends and distributors, forehearths, regenerators and waste-gas channels.
Industrial Support Systems
Glass machinery, mould-cleaning and processing systems, environmental systems, energy systems, automation and controls.
Turkish Delivery Network
Local collaboration for batch plant design and process automation, construction steel, equipment and machinery, and mould manufacturing.
HEM Engineering Consulting
Consulting & Intervention Model
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Technical Assessment
We assess current conditions, technical risks and improvement opportunities.
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Decision Support
We provide a technical basis for technology, supplier and investment decisions, and support decision-making processes.
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Site Assessment
When required, we conduct on-site inspections, process analyses and performance assessments.
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Representation & Technical Continuity
We represent selected international manufacturers and ensure continuity in technical communication.
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Coordination & Technical Communication
We establish accurate technical information flow between customers, engineering teams and manufacturers.
HEM Engineering Consulting
Why Clients Choose HEM
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Operational Experience
Decades of process, furnace and refractory engineering experience gained in operating glass plants.
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Şişecam Technical Heritage
Long-standing technical expertise gained in Şişecam’s research, development and engineering departments.
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Furnace Lifecycle Expertise
Deep know-how in refractory systems, furnace campaigns and furnace lifecycle management.
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Industry Coordination
Effective technical coordination between manufacturers, suppliers, investors and engineering teams.
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International Relations
Strong international industry relationships developed over more than 20 years across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
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Practical Engineering Capability
Actionable engineering guidance based not only on theoretical models, but also on site realities and operating conditions.
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HEM Technical Capability
A consulting structure that bridges technical knowledge, site realities, supplier networks and industrial continuity.
HEM Engineering Consulting
Our Services
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Glass Applications
Float, figured, container, tableware, special glass including oxy-fuel borosilicate, crystal glass, glass fibre, pot furnaces and day tanks.
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Process Design & Delivery
Project management, technology selection, experimental and modelling studies, detailed steel and refractory design, construction monitoring and transfer to production.
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Furnace & Plant Systems
Batch plants, melting ends, working ends and distributors, forehearths, regenerators and waste-gas channels.
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Industrial Support Systems
Glass machinery, mould-cleaning and processing systems, environmental systems, energy systems, automation and controls.
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Turkish Delivery Network
Local collaboration for batch plant design and process automation, construction steel, equipment and machinery, and mould manufacturing.
Corporate Journey
Corporate Identity
New Structure
The company continued its structure under the name HEM Engineering Consulting Industry & Trade Co. Ltd., reflecting its expanding role in technical consulting, industrial coordination and international representation.
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Global Growth
International Scope
By working with manufacturers, suppliers and engineering teams across Europe, Asia and the Americas, HEM expanded its role in glass industry consulting, refractory project support and technology representation.
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Today
Continuing the Mission
With experienced partners, long-term industrial collaborations and reliable engineering expertise, HEM Engineering continues to support the evolving needs of the global glass industry.
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Management Team
General Manager
Hüseyin Uzun
Chemical Engineer (B.Sc., M.Sc.) - METU, Ankara
Senior chemical engineer with more than thirty years of experience in the glass industry.
General Manager
Metin Oğuz
Metallurgical Engineer (B.Sc.) - METU; MBA - Ankara University
Has approximately 40 years of experience in the glass and refractory industries.
General Manager
Ertuğrul Yay
Chemical Engineer (B.Sc.) - METU, Ankara
Served at Şişecam for 31 years, working as Melting Technologies Department Manager during his final 6 years.