“LEMMAR, origins can be dated back to the 1880’s when Mustafa “the Carpenter” Torlak started his small business manufacturing wooden boats in the Rize Provence of the Eastern Black Sea region. From these humble beginnings the Torlak family built an international shipbuilding and maintenance group that prides itself on being reliable and forward thinking.”

 

Every generation of Torlak has contributed to the evolution of the family business by increasing manufacturing capabilities, relocating the company to the newly established Republic of Turkey in the 1920’s and by developing new areas of expertise around shipbuilding. In 1968 the third generation of family successfully delivered Turkey’s first steel vessel, putting the company at the forefront of Turkish Shipbuilding.

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The decision to remain in building of steel vessels was made and led towards the business of Torlak family, as they are known today. The fourth generation of Torlak family by this time had become well trained and engaged in the sector. In 1977, Torgem Shipyard established in Golden Horn, Istanbul.

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The initial aim of Torgem Shipyard was to establish itself a leader in Turkish Shipbuilding. According to rapid progress in the Turkish Shipbuilding sector, Torgem Shipyard has been decided to continue investments in Tuzla in 1982 by moving the yard from Golden Horn. Torgem was the first shipyard moved and started to operate in Tuzla by 1983.

 

By the year 2000 the Torgem owners were owning and managing various companies in different sector and made the decision to establish Tor Group.

 

Today, what began as a small family business has evolved into an important group of companies that delivers a large number of services to Turkish and international clients.

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In 2009 LEMMAR established in order to have an ability to work with the exception of the family owned shipyard capability.

 

Since then, Lemmar has successfully overcome all types of maritime projects and worked as a reliable and reputable solution partner for all the parties related in the projects.