The story of BundleTec, 1996 began in a workshop in the industrial heart of Istanbul. Our founder Armin Akbuğaset out with the dream of manufacturing fabric expansion joints, which no one in Turkey was producing domestically at that time. These engineering marvels, used in the flue gas lines of industrial facilities, the harsh environments of cement plants, and the critical connection points of power plants, were entirely dependent on imports until that day.
Turkey's first fabric-layered expansion joint By producing these, BundleTec broke this dependency and did not just establish a company — it started an industry. Our company, which tests and develops advanced materials such as silica fiber, PTFE membrane, aramid fabric, and ceramic insulation mats in its own laboratory, is today with 5 different product series (FanTec, ChemTec, FlueTec, ArminTec, GtTec) possesses Turkey's most comprehensive fabric expansion joint portfolio.
In the most demanding thermal conditions of the cement, iron and steel, glass, energy, petrochemical, and paper sectors thousands of fabric expansion joints we have accumulated field-proven experience. With our product range extending from PTFE-barrier fabric expansion joints to +1000°C resistant gas turbine fabric expansion joints, we provide our customers with turnkey engineering solutions we offer.
We approach every project with a "design from scratch" philosophy. By analyzing the facility's operating temperature range, gas composition, vibration frequency, and movement magnitude, project-specific layer configuration we create. Instead of standard off-the-shelf products, we produce fabric expansion joints, each of which is an engineering project in itself.
Armin Akbuğa produced Turkey's first multi-layered fabric expansion joint in his small workshop in Istanbul. This bold step, which ended dependence on imported products, became a turning point in Turkish industrial history.
Resistant to corrosive gas environments, the first PTFE-layered fabric expansion joint production in Turkey was realized. Solutions were provided for the most aggressive process conditions in the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Multi-layered ceramic insulated gas turbine fabric expansion joints resistant to temperatures exceeding +1000°C have been developed. A domestic solution has been provided for the most critical applications in the energy sector.
With our FanTec, ChemTec, FlueTec, ArminTec, and GtTec series, we have become a Turkish brand competing in the global market by offering customized fabric expansion joint solutions for every industry's needs.
For BundleTec, a fabric expansion joint is far more than just process equipment — is a family legacy, a shared passion of three generations. Sprouting in Armin Akbuğa's modest workshop in Istanbul in 1996, this journey has transformed into an engineering passion passed down from father to son and grandson. The family's meticulous DNA is felt even in the layer design, fiber selection, and needle-punching density of a fabric expansion joint.
Our vision is clear and ambitious: In fabric expansion joint engineering a Turkish brand setting global standards to be. Every day in our laboratories, we push the boundaries of materials, experiment with new fiber combinations, conduct thermal shock tests, and challenge the industry's most demanding conditions. Because we know that excellence is born from an obsessive commitment to detail.
Fabric expansion joint R&D is beyond routine for us, an adventure we wake up to with excitement every morning. From PTFE lamination to silica fiber needling, from ceramic insulation mat compositions to stainless steel wire mesh geometry, we ask the question "is there a better way?" at every millimeter. We produce data-driven engineering by conducting thousands of hours of thermal aging, chemical resistance, and tensile-strength tests in our laboratories.
Every new project is an opportunity to push the anatomy of layers one step further. Achieving +1000°C temperature resistance with lower weight and longer service life—all while using eco-friendly materials—is the motivation that gets us up early in the morning. For us, a fabric expansion joint is not just a product, but a way of life.
We view every customer as an "engineering partner." Instead of selecting products from a standard catalog, the facility's operating temperature, gas components, vibration profile, and movement amount We design project-specific layer configurations by conducting on-site analysis. Every fabric expansion joint carries the DNA of its specific project.
Our mission is to keep the heart of the industry silently but with unwavering reliability is to keep it running. In facilities where downtime costs reach hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour, we manufacture long-lasting fabric expansion joints that eliminate unplanned maintenance. Not a one-time sale, lifelong engineering partnership we offer — because our customers' success is our success.
Our R&D investments focus on building the future of fabric expansion joint technology: nano-coating technologies surface treatments that extend layer life, bio-soluble insulation materials with eco-friendly production processes and smart sensor integration we are developing IoT solutions that monitor the health status of the expansion joint in real-time. Our goal is to provide sustainable and smart fabric expansion joint solutions that meet not only today's but also tomorrow's industrial needs.
Our business philosophy is built upon four core values. These values guide every fabric expansion joint we manufacture, every customer relationship we build, and every engineering decision we make.
Every fabric expansion joint we produce is designed with an understanding of excellence that exceeds industry standards. From raw material entry to shipment, multi-stage quality control our procedures guarantee that every layer is produced with the right material, the right density, and the right thickness. For us, quality is not a department, but a culture.
Every technical data point we provide to our customers is backed by test results. In our pricing policy, delivery times, and performance commitments absolute transparency we adopt the principle. Nearly 30 years of trust-based relationships have made BundleTec one of the most reliable brands in the sector.
By allocating a significant portion of our revenue to R&D, we continuously innovate in fabric expansion joint technology. By developing new fiber combinations, advanced lamination techniques, and smart monitoring systems, the industry's technology leadership we undertake.
We ensure full compliance with national and international environmental standards in all areas where we operate. In our production processes, waste minimization, energy efficiency, and use of eco-friendly materials are our top priorities. We manufacture sustainable products for a sustainable industry.
Quality, integrity, innovation, and compliance — these four values are the cornerstone of every engineering decision, every customer relationship, and every production process at BundleTec. Thanks to these values, For nearly 30 years we are earning the trust of our customers and shaping the future of the industry together.
As BundleTec Endüstriyel Ürünler Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret LTD. ŞTİ., we share our company information with you based on the principles of transparency and trust.
| Company Title | Bundletec Endüstriyel Ürünler Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret LTD. ŞTİ. |
| Year of Establishment | 1996 |
| Founder | Armin Akbuğa |
| Field of Activity | Fabric Expansion Joint Manufacturing & Engineering |
| Headquarters Address | Bayrak Cd. No:134D Karlıbayır Mh. Arnavutköy / ISTANBUL |
| Phone | +90 (212) 823 37 57 |
| info@bundletec.com | |
| Website | www.bundletec.com |
Bayrak Cd. No:134D & 132C Karlıbayır Mh. Arnavutköy / Istanbul
Yarış Çıkmazı Sokak, İstim Sanayi Sitesi No:174 İstasyon Mah. Tuzla / Istanbul