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Membrane Press and Hot Press Machine Manufacturer

Flawless under pressure.

Market leader in Türkiye and the Middle East, and one of the world’s top 3 membrane press manufacturers. Since 1961 we have built press technology for the wood, door, rubber, ceramic and panel industries.

Membrane Press Hot Press Rubber Press Ceramic Press Door Press Press Lines
Kocayusuf’s first workshop
Yusuf Ziya GülerayFounder · 1932 – 2017
Kocayusuf, past to future

A story that began in 1961 in a small Istanbul workshop continues today in four factories, powered by three generations of engineering. Thousands of Kocayusuf machines running around the world prove a single principle: quality reveals itself under pressure.

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1961

Founded — Istanbul, from the Golden Horn to Dudullu

3,000+

Door presses in operation worldwide

4

Factories · Dudullu, Dilovası and Bursa

TOP3

Among the world’s membrane press manufacturers

One press cycle — scroll to watch

1200 tons.
150 °C.
Zero tolerance.

Solid steel platens, thermal oil heating, automatic pressure refresh and balancing. Every cycle is controlled by Siemens or Panasonic PLC and engineered for millimetre-precise repeatability.

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Platen temp.22°C
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PHASE 01 · LOADING
Fast after-sales service Spare parts Remote PLC access Turnkey lines
Industries

Industries we serve

Every industry has its own materials, tolerances and rhythm. Kocayusuf develops dedicated press and line solutions for each.

Special projects

We design
your line.

The KOCAYUSUF Engineering Office designs every kind of special machine and line to customer requirements and submits it for approval.

  • 01Needs analysis & site survey
  • 023D design and line engineering
  • 03Manufacturing, PLC software and testing
  • 04Shipping, installation and commissioning
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Kocayusuf engineering drawing
From the field

Projects & videolar

From Russia to Ireland — real production footage from lines we have commissioned around the world.

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History

65 years of milestones

Full history
1946

Yusuf Ziya Güleray was working as a craftsman in the Golden Horn shipyards alongside his Greek master Franguli.

Kocayusuf 1946
1959

After leaving master Franguli, Yusuf Ziya Güleray opened his own small workshop and started his business.

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1961

Kocayusuf was founded.

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1974

Kocayusuf began manufacturing presses in its workshop for the first time.

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1985

Kocayusuf produced Türkiye’s first sandwich panel press.

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1988

Kocayusuf exhibited at its first TÜYAP fair.

Kocayusuf 1988
1992

Türkiye’s first domestically produced panel press was built.

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1993

First LIGNA fair, and the first membrane press built in the workshop.

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1999

The production facility moved to Dudullu Organized Industrial Zone.

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2006

The first hot-melt lamination line was produced; Altuğ Vargel joined as third-generation manager.

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2008

First in-house rubber press and mould production.

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2012

Press production for the ceramics industry began.

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2020

Production of the first multi-daylight, high-speed press began.

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2021

Foundations were laid for the 2nd factory in Dilovası.

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2022

Foundations were laid for the 3rd factory in Dilovası.

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2024

Foundations were laid for the 4th factory in Bursa, with 6,000 m² of covered area; the factory was completed and started operating the same year.

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Solution center

Keep your machine running.

Maintenance, spare parts, software updates and technical service — everything your machine needs for its whole life, in one place.

Remote access

We’re one click away from your machine.

Kocayusuf machines run on Siemens or Panasonic PLCs. Thanks to the PLC hardware and software, our technicians can connect to your machine remotely.

SIEMENSPANASONICREMOTE ACCESS
01

Service

Fast on-site and remote technical service.

02

Spare parts

Original parts, fast delivery from stock.

03

Software

PLC software updates and development.

04

Annual maintenance

Uninterrupted production with planned maintenance contracts.

05

Training

Training for operators and maintenance teams.

06

Consulting

Capacity, efficiency and line planning.

Go to the Solution Center Machine parts

Kocayusuf’s import & export division.

High-quality silicone for membrane press users; vacuum grippers in various sizes for lifting, handling and transfer; and dry or oil-lubricated vacuum pumps in different capacities.

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Koimpex vacuum padsVacuum Pads
Silicone membrane for membrane pressesSilicone Membrane
Mylar band for press platensMylar Band
Production power

4 factories. One standard.

At our facilities in Yukarı Dudullu, Dilovası and Bursa, the entire process — from design to assembly — happens under our own roof.

Kocayusuf factory in Yukarı Dudullu OIZ
01 · 1999

Yukarı Dudullu OIZ

Kocayusuf factory in Dilovası OIZ
02 · 2021

Dilovası OIZ

Kocayusuf factory 3 in Dilovası
03 · 2022

Dilovası — Factory 3

Kocayusuf factory in Bursa
04 · 2024 · 6.000 m²

Bursa

Certificates

Certified quality

Quality, environmental, information security and occupational health management systems; European (CE) and Eurasian (EAC) conformity.

ISO 9001 certificateISO 9001
ISO 14001 certificateISO 14001
ISO 27001 certificateISO 27001
ISO 45001 certificateISO 45001
EAC certificateEAC
CE certificateCE
Careers at Kocayusuf

Let’s build the machines of the future together.

In a highly competitive industry, developing the personal potential of our people is our first priority — it is what drives innovation and quality in everything we build.

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