The Family Business started in 1969 by Timur Sağlam’s father in Ankara.
Timur Sağlam established TURKUAZ Ltd. Co. in 1995 and moved the company to Istanbul.
The company head office is located in the heart of İstanbul, Karaköy Galataport area in a historical building with 1000 m2 office and warehouse capacity. It has two regional offices in Ankara and Izmir which enables TURKUAZ to maintain close relationships with its all business partners across the country.
Our company had been distributor of well recognized brands such as BALENCIAGA, BLACKFIN, DSQUARED2, FERRARI, GIANFRANCO FERRE, ITALIA INDEPENDENT, KITON, KALEOS, MISSSIXTY, OAKLEY, TIMBERLAND, VEDI VERO, VUARNET and ZeroRH+ so many years.
TOM FORD, MONCLER, HALLY AND SON and MODO are the brands that we have been distributing since 2011.
The continuous and growing success of our business is the result of superior products we choose to represent, excellent customer service we provide, extra attention we pay on details throughout our operations, our dedicated, highly motivated employees and our 40+ experience in the industry.
Our core competence lies in correctly positioning our brands in the market while we comply with to their global image but also customize the related framework culturally.
Our competitive edge lies in our long term relationships with our clients and our flawless customer service.
We can make effective marketing strategies and position our brands in the market correctly.
We never compromise from business ethics, that is the main factor that we are recognized as a trustworthy firm and that is how we maintain our sustainable success and growth in business.
We are a highly motivated, visionary, young and dynamic team. Our mission is to represent the brands we distribute in accordance with their global brand image and values.
We aim to take our brands one step ahead with our competitive marketing activities and realize their sales targets in Turkey.
Turkuaz team has global vision as an outcome of its international business experiences. We know that staying loyal to the brand name and image by following the mission statements of the brands is of the most importance. While we follow the global rules of doing business, we also know how to finetune the cultural differences so that nothing gets lost in the transition.
We are a highly motivated, visionary, young and dynamic team. Our mission is to represent the brands we distribute in accordance with their global brand image and values.
We aim to take our brands one step ahead with our activities and realize our brands’ sales and marketing goals in Turkish market.
Timur Sağlam was born into a family which used to run and operate business within the retail optic/eyewear sector and this is how he was exposed to the industry.
He graduated from the Department of Economics of Ankara University and earned his postgraduate degree at Southern Illinois University in Political Science.
After his education abroad, he returned to Turkey and joined the family business at TURKUAZ Ltd. Şti and by expanding the company he started distribution of world famous eyewear brands which brought dynamism to the eyewear market in Turkey.
Timur Sağlam's solid background for more than 40+ years in the eyewear industry and his prestigious reputation among distinguished retailers are the driving forces which gives the company irreplaceable advantages.
He was a professional volleyball player between 1980-1988. Following years, he got interested in extreme and outdoor sports and in 1997 among 42,000 contesters he was selected to represent Turkey in Mongolia at Camel Trophy - the world famous adventure race.
He was the National Champion in quad racing from 2001 until 2003. In 2003 and 2004 he participated in the International Cross Country Rally and got the first place in his category.
He embraces an active lifestyle, he is a visionery entrepreneur with an energetic and hard-working personality.
Özgür Cengi graduated from Eskişehir Anadolu University Faculty of Business Administration.
He has worked in the retail eyewear industry as a Sales Professional for more than 15 years and has been working for Turkuaz Ltd. Şti over 9 years.
He is known with his high level of knowledge in the eyewear industry and his disiplened and hardworking personality. He likes basketboll and outdoor activities.
We represent our brands with tailor made MARCOM strategies which would fit with their global brand image and values
We organize prestigious, sensational brand launches that takes our brands one step ahead
We conduct dealer meetings. We share the latest product information of our brands with our business partners frequently and support them with their sales via trainee programmes and trade marketing activities
We use mass media, digital platforms and press to create/increase/strengthen the brand and product awareness of our brands effectively
We follow the latest trends in the industry and take the right actions accordingly
