AKKO

The AKKO Story

The story of AKKO traces back to the history of Turkey's manufacturing industry. The company started as a spare parts workshop in 1986 under the name «Abdullah Karakush & Sons». As Turkey’s industry grew and production needs increased, Abdullah Karakush—a master turner—decided to manufacture metal processing tools of the highest quality and declared: «We must make these tools in the best way possible and show everyone!» This thinking paved the way for the start of industrial tool manufacturing, and as a result, AKKO grew from a small workshop into a large factory.

Advanced Production and R&D

By utilizing the most advanced production technologies and engineering expertise, AKKO manages the manufacturing process in-house—from receiving raw materials to the final product. This ensures the uncompromising quality of its products. Furthermore, with investments in Research & Development (R&D) and Product Development (P&D), AKKO keeps pace with the latest industry trends and uses cutting-edge technology.

Values and Vision

The values that elevated AKKO from a small 90 m² workshop to the first 8,000 m² factory and today’s massive production complex are based on:

• Commitment to uncompromising quality standards
• Customer satisfaction as a core principle
• Passion and dedication to work

These core values have enabled AKKO to export its tools, proudly stamped “Made in Turkey,” to more than 90 countries worldwide.

Our Products

AKKO manufactures a wide range of industrial tools, including:

• Turning tools
• Threading and grooving tools
• Drilling tools
• Milling tools
• Special production tools

The company operates with an annual production capacity of 750,000 tools, 75,000 profile inserts, and 10,000 standard products. Production takes place on advanced machinery from Turkey, Japan, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. Moreover, AKKO is the only domestic producer of special inserts in Turkey.

Our History

• 1976: Abdullah Karakush begins his career
• 1986: Opening of a 90 m² workshop for auto and machinery spare parts production
• 1995: First investment in CNC machines
• 2004: Transition from spare parts to tool manufacturing
• 2012: Move to an 8,000 m² factory and addition of heat treatment operations
• 2016: Addition of ALFA and PVD coating technology
• 2017: Start of insert production
• 2020: Addition of vacuum heat treatment and investment in KELLENBERGER grinding machinery
• 2022: Opening of the new factory and a 65% increase in production capacity
• 2023: Investment in vacuum cementation

Our Vision

AKKO aims to turn its experience and expertise into unrivaled industrial solutions by leveraging the concept of “Smart Manufacturing” in the field of metal processing tools. Our goal is to be the first choice of industry partners looking to create value in metal processing.

Our Mission

The mission of AKKO is to manufacture industrial tools that suit the needs of modern production, combining expertise, innovative design, and advanced technology. As Turkey’s leading tool manufacturer, we are committed to social responsibility, environmental care, human values, and sustainability. We create lasting value based on customer satisfaction by supporting our partners globally.