Koç Holding 100th anniversary exhibition opens in Istanbul

The “Yerli Sanayi, Uluslararası İtibar” (Domestic Industry, International Reputation) exhibition has opened at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Koç Holding. The exhibition traces the company’s journey from 1926, when Vehbi Koç registered his business with the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, through its evolution into a global entity.

Curated through over a year of archival research, the display features approximately 300 artifacts, including documents, awards, and industrial objects such as early tractors and household appliances. The exhibition aims to illustrate Turkey’s industrialization history and the role of private sector investments since the 1950s.

In addition to the physical display, academic researchers led by Prof. Dr. Selva Demiralp have developed a continuous database linking the company’s growth dynamics with Turkey’s broader economic history, utilizing old balance sheets and activity reports.