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In 1968, Teknik Cam San. A.Ş. started producing heat resistant household glassware, glass pipes/bars and laboratory equipments from hard borosilicate glass in the Topkapı factory. |
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1974, automatic production of teapots and glasses with M-16 Glass Blowing Machine. Product range was diversified with items like hand crafted teapots and glasses. |
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As of 1977, Teknik Cam took initiative towards a partnership with Japanese NEG Corporation which was becoming a world recognized manufacturer of blown and pressed hard borosilicate glassware. A mutual correspondence and technical negations started in search of a future collaboration. |
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In 1981, LH-16 glass blowing machine with a newer technology; capable of manufacturing larger sized items replaced the M-16 machine. |
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In 1985 a know-how agreement was signed with the Japanese NEG Corporation. Within the scope of agreement, automatic pres machines were purchased for co-production. Physical characteristics of borosilicate glass was improved, designs were diversified and by the second half of 1986, production of heat resistant ovenware started; oval casserole with lid (59003), rectangular casseroles (59009 and 59010) and rectangular tray (59004) were among the first heat resistant ovenware. |
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1986, by taking the opinions of end users among 17 alternatives, BORCAM name was adopted for a range of products including heat resistant ovenware and similar press molded products. Borcam trademark was registered. |
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1989, production was increased with 2 working press lines: Borcam product range was broadened, oval casseroles, square and round trays were introduced. |
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1993, Agreement with the NEG Corporation expired. |
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1996, production was relocated from Topkapı-Teknik Cam San. A.Ş. to Kırklareli Factory of Paşabahçe. Production continued with 2 press mold lines and 1 glass blowing line. |
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1998, glass blowing line was shutdown; kettle and heat resistant drinkware production was ceased. Instead, small size Borcam press production was implemented; designs for small size Borcam glassware like pudding, soufflé bowls were improved and production started. |
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1999, large size Borcam press-mold glass production line was opened. |
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2001, small size Borcam press-mold glass production line was shutdown. |
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In 2004, tempering on Borcam products started to improve the shock and thermal resistance of Borcam products. |
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As of 2009, Borcam production continues in the Kırklareli Factory on 3 press-mold glass production lines. |
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