Caissons for the İzmit Bay Crossing Project, four-storey high and weighing 25 thousand tons, constructed in dry dock, were floated and sunk.
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Caissons for the İzmit Bay Crossing Project, four-storey high and weighing 25 thousand tons, constructed in dry dock, were floated and sunk.
“İLK” (FIRST) book was published. STFA collected its first 75 years in the book (Geçmişten Geleceğe STFA – STFA from Past to Future) “İLK” and shared with the public.
“STFA – KM 441 İlkler (Firsts)” Exhibit was opened. STFA unearthed its archives, an important source for the Turkish Contracting Sector, on the occasion of its 75th year with the “KM 441 İlkler” Exhibit at İstanbul Modern.
Khan Academy Türkçe was realized. Thanks to a collaboration with Bilimsel ve Teknik Yayınları Çeviri Vakfı (Scientific and Technical Publications Translation Foundation), an STFA foundation, anyone who needs it will be able to reach Khan Academy, which aims to make it possible for anyone, anytime to get a world-quality education, in Turkish.
New Safi Port Project, the first in Morocco, was undertaken.
Small Boat Harbours Project, the first in Kuwait, was undertaken
STFA Recognizes Years of Service to the Company
Following a tradition started in 1989, STFA recently honoured 137 employees of the STFA Construction Group at a seniority awards ceremony held at STFA headquarters. At the ceremony, plaques were awarded to the honourees in recognition of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 40 years of service. The awards were given by STFA Investment Holding Honorary President Tomris Taskent, Board Members Sezai Taskent, Alp Taskent, Nur Taskent and STFA Construction Group President Mustafa Karakus.
STFA Investment Holding Chairman Ilker Keremoglu, CEO Mehmet Ali Neyzi, Construction Group President Mustafa Karakus and Human Resources Vice President Ozer Erman gave speeches on the occasion. STFA Investment Holding Honorary President Tomris Taskent was also recognized for her service to the company with a special plaque.
After the ceremony, everyone was invited to a cocktail party held to welcome the new year.
Established by Sezai Turkes and Feyzi Akkaya, legendary names in the construction industry in Turkey, STFA continues to be a leader in that sector. Under its new management, STFA has undertaken significant construction projects in Turkey and the Middle East. It has maintained its dominance and expertise in sea constructions such as ports, piers, docks and infrastructure works such as roads, bridges and tunnels. Together with Energaz Company, it is the second biggest private company engaged in natural gas distribution in the country. The seniority awards ceremony recognizes the men and women who have helped make STFA the “Company of Innovations” that it is today.
Deep Sea Foundation and Infrastructure Construction project for İzmit Bay Crossing Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges in the world by its central span, was undertaken.
STFA is in the First 100 of “ENR 2010” List
STFA finds a place in ENR, which is published in States, journal’s top 225 international contractors list over the last 20 years. Rising its place 18 steps this year STFA is 96. in the first 100.
Previous year STFA also rised its place 35 steps and as it is seen that either increasing the international turnover or rising the place at the lists, STFA is one of the pioneer companies. Additionally, this year it is seen also that, STFA is one of the two top Turkish Contractor companies at both total and international turnover growth.
Provisional Acceptance Letter For Lakhdaria-Bouria Motorway Tunnel Project has received
Provisional acceptance letter was taken on 24.08.2010 for Lakhdaria-Bouria Motorway Tunnel Project which was undertaken as STFA-COSIDER joint venture by the contract signed on 09.08.2000.
In the scope of project, construction of twin motorway tunnel with a length of 2400 m and its electro-mechanic works included. Total contract amount of the project is US$ 95.5 million and STFA share is US$ 42 million.