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Tolkar-Smartex Industrial Laundry Machines and Textile Finishing Machinery Manufacturer since 1969

TOLKAR has established in 1969 as a family business regarding produces textile processing and commercial laundry machines in the city of Izmir, TURKEY. From the very first date, continuous development, better quality, and customer satisfaction have made up a principle by TOLKAR where at the present day constitutes from 3 splendid innovative production factories in İZMİR Ataturk Industrial Zone, distributorship of the leader manufacturers of their sectors for supplementary products. TOLKAR has its own reputation worldwide by reaching the production capacity of 3500 machines per year of various models and exporting to more than 81 countries abroad. Besides, 19 Regional Branches with their Sales & Service Management in Turkey TOLKAR has more than 30 distributors with their Sales & Service Management abroad, ensuring the fastest sales and after-sales servicing facilities to their customers. Along the stage of development, TOLKAR has devoted itself to differing technological, ecological, and economic supremacies in the laundry sector. Utilization of latest technologies and techniques in production,TOLKAR performs from starting up the design phase,consequent research & development, prototype production,factory tests, field tests and mass production by accomplishingthe mentioned triple mission. All revolutionary inventions differ as technological, ecological, and economic supremacies; have been protected with their Patents all over the world. All our innovations offer our customers uncompromisable and inapproachable savings while at the same time minimizing the effluent in order to protect the environment for a clean world tothe next generations.TOLKAR provides all capacities of commercial & industrial laundry machines along with auxiliary equipment including turnkey projects and all textile/garment processing, washing, dyeing machines, and unique waterless technologies right alongside distributorship of the leading brands such as BIKO, COLMAC, SPEED QUEEN, and RENZACCI. In 2008, after the acquisition of SMARTEX and its patented “SmartBalancing System”, TOLKAR becomes a unique company that has the capability of manufacturing very high-speed washer-extractors by exerting 400 G force while spinning. Yet as the first and the only producer of the unique innovation introducedPolyRib ECO Drum, TOLKAR is proud to offer SMARTEX Miracleseries which saves dramatically 50 % from the water, chemicals, heating energy, and wastewater along with the very first manufacturer of ‘Direct Gas Heated’ Washer-Extractors. Starting in 2013, TOLKAR announced working on waterless and chemical-free washing and processing technics by concentrating on developing Ozone Washing and Smart Flow Nano Bubble technologies for the textile and garment industry to achieve a dramatic reduction of water as well as to stop heavy chemical wastes. Today dissolution of the ozone gas within the water has been achieved by TOLKAR wherein many garment processing steps can be done without chemicals and without any water discharge in shorter times. Same as Smart Flow Nano Bubble Spraying Technology achieves some steps without any water usage and without any discharge to the environment. In 2019, TOLKAR established unmanned laundry and textile washing facilities with TOLKAR Future within the framework of Automation and Industry 4.0 applications. It has established an almost unmanned business by controlling all washing, drying, chemical transfer, recipe preparation, and reporting from a single-center by providing loading/unloading and textile transfers with automatic conveyors and shuttles. With the consciousness of change alone being unchanging, TOLKAR will perpetuate the leadership in accordance with its mission for the next generations.

Proudly celebrating the 104th anniversary of Izmir's liberation on September 9th, a proud symbol of our independence and...
09/09/2026

Proudly celebrating the 104th anniversary of Izmir's liberation on September 9th, a proud symbol of our independence and national unity. 🇹🇷✨

30/08/2026

On the 104th anniversary of the Great Offensive, we honor with deep respect and gratitude our revered leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his comrades in arms, and all our martyrs and veterans who fought for our independence.

Happy August 30 Victory Day!

24/07/2026

A journey that started in a 100 m² plastic workshop and today builds the laundries of global giants! 🎬

Our Chairman of the Board, Cenk Karace, was a guest on StoryBox! He shared how he developed the craft he inherited from his father and turned TOLKAR into a global brand with massive industrial washing machines capable of washing 400-500 kg in a single cycle.

* Denim processing for giant brands like Levi's, G-Star, and Mavi Jeans,
* High-hygiene-standard laundries of city hospitals,
* Textile washing systems of the world's most luxurious hotels...

They all feature Turkish engineering and the TOLKAR signature! ✨

21/07/2026

We continue to add value to major projects with our pioneering technologies in hotel laundries and industrial laundry setup.

Designed and built fully turnkey from engineering to installation by TOLKAR, the modern laundry facility for Akdeniz’s leading tourism brand, Eftalia Hotels, operates with maximum efficiency.

Why TOLKAR Laundry Solutions?

- High Capacity & Strong Infrastructure: Seamless and flawless hygiene for large-scale operations.
- Smartex Technology: Maximum utility savings with minimum energy and water consumption.
- Uninterrupted Technical Support: Expert service network ensuring smooth and continuous operations.

We support sustainable efficiency and high standards in businesses with the laundry technologies of the future.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads who share every responsibility equally and inspire their children as great ro...
21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads who share every responsibility equally and inspire their children as great role models! ✨🤝 Thank you for everything.

Between June 8th and 12th, we visited our esteemed business partners and our country’s long-standing institutions in Ank...
16/06/2026

Between June 8th and 12th, we visited our esteemed business partners and our country’s long-standing institutions in Ankara, where we are proud to deliver Tolkar quality, technology, and sustainable solutions!

From the giants of the healthcare sector to the most prestigious addresses in tourism and hospitality, from government institutions to industrial facilities, we are thrilled to bring efficiency to our partners' laundry processes across a wide spectrum. Our heartfelt thanks to all the institutions for hosting us and choosing the assurance of Tolkar! 🚀

📍 Who Was on Our Route?

* Hilton Garden Inn Cankaya
* Baskent University Hospital
* Hilton Garden Inn Gimat
* PAKÇA Laundry
* Lokman Hekim
* Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
* TBMM (Grand National Assembly of Turkish)
* Hacettepe University Hospital
* Bilkent University Hospital
* Sheraton
* Anitkabir
* Hakimevleri

Our Minister of Industry and Technology, Mr. Mehmet Fatih Kacır, visited our company Tolkar as part of his İzmir program...
03/06/2026

Our Minister of Industry and Technology, Mr. Mehmet Fatih Kacır, visited our company Tolkar as part of his İzmir program. 🌿

📍 During the visit:
✅ Production processes
✅ Sustainable industry investments
✅ Environmentally friendly production technologies

were presented.

♻️ At Tolkar, we continue to produce in line with our goals of treated wastewater reuse, thermal drying facilities, and zero waste.

We thank our Minister for his kind visit

May your Eid al-Adha be blessed.As Tolkar, we wish you many joyful holidays full of health, peace, and happiness with yo...
26/05/2026

May your Eid al-Adha be blessed.
As Tolkar, we wish you many joyful holidays full of health, peace, and happiness with your loved ones.

May 19th, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, gifted to the youth by the founder of our Republic, the Great ...
19/05/2026

May 19th, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, gifted to the youth by the founder of our Republic, the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is celebrated. 🇹🇷

The future of our Republic lies in the faith, determination and energy of our youth.

10/05/2026

We are grateful to our mothers, who shape our lives with their love and stand by us every step of the way.

Thank you for your devotion, your unconditional love, and your endless trust.

There is still so much more we can learn from you.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers. 💐

Address

10036 Sokak No: 4-6 ATATÜRK ORGANİZE SANAYİ BÖLGESİ ÇİĞLİ
Izmir
35620

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