Thursday, March 12, 2026
Adhesives are an essential component in furniture manufacturing, ensuring not only an efficient production process but also durable and visually appealing products. For the Turkish furniture manufacturer İstikbal, a cooperation with Jowat created exciting synergies and new possibilities.
Founded in 1957 in Kayseri, İstikbal Mobilya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has grown from a small carpentry shop to a leading furniture manufacturers in Türkiye. With over 2,500 employees and four production sites in Kayseri, Sakarya and Diyarbakır, İstikbal is well-positioned to manufacture furniture for customers around the world. The enterprise manages a distribution network with over 600 domestic stores and more than 160 international outlets. İstikbal’s furniture is renowned for its innovative design and high quality. This cooperation reinforced the Turkish furniture manufacturer’s leading position in the industry.
The successful cooperation between İstikbal and Jowat began over 15 years ago. In the 2000s, İstikbal set out to solve a tough challenge: finding reliable solutions for profile wrapping, edgebanding and bonding the foldable rear panels of furniture. They were looking for adhesives that could also handle short-term exposure to high temperatures in downline processes. In the following years, Jowat continuously optimized and expanded its range of powerful PUR hot melt adhesives. That journey led to Jowatherm® PUR 605.65—a solution that not only reliably meets precisely those requirements but has also proven its versatility across different applications.
Jowat delivers innovation and reliability
Developed specifically for the manufacturing of furniture components, the reactive polyurethane-based hot melt adhesive has become a trusted solution with a wide range of applications, facilitating consistent, high-quality results in the use cases described above. Among its undisputed strengths are the 2D lamination with thermoplastic foils or classic decor papers and the bonding of fleece-backed veneers. Cihad Atasoy, managing director of Jowat Atasoy Yapıştırıcı Ürünler Tic.
A.Ş., explains why Jowatherm® PUR 605.65 has become a preferred choice for applications in this field: “The adhesive facilitates a homogeneous, excellent application pattern, which creates smooth, flawless surfaces that meet the highest standards in terms of quality and design.” In addition, the adhesive enables the production of long-lasting furniture components due to its high resistance to heat and moisture.
The furniture manufacturer has also been impressed by the comprehensive technical support from Jowat, which ensures that the adhesive solutions are seamlessly integrated into the existing production process. Dönay Çarkit Dişli, international procurement chief at İstikbal, says the customer-focused service of the Turkish colleagues at Jowat stands out: “The advice and customer service are tailored to İstikbal’s specific requirements. Our points of contact at Jowat are very dedicated and always focused on providing a solution.”
Optimised processes and sustainable quality
The innovative bonding solutions and technical support from Jowat helped İstikbal to significantly optimise the existing production processes. Carefully choosing the right adhesive and the optimum machine settings helps ensure that İstikbal’s products impress not only through quality but also aesthetic appeal. “This cooperation has enabled us to tackle even the most demanding challenges,” says Dönay Çarkit Dişli. “Together, we have built a strong foundation for future innovations.”
Cihad Atasoy echoes this sentiment, emphasizing: “The partnership between İstikbal and Jowat is characterized by trust, mutual respect and open communication. Both Jowat and İstikbal are committed to a shared vision of delivering innovative products of superior quality.” Timely deliveries and the reliable quality of Jowat’s products are also key elements of this successful relationship.
The success story is set to continue, with new exciting projects on the horizon, in which İstikbal will again draw upon Jowat’s expertise. New product lines will also be manufactured using high-quality bonding solutions from the German adhesive manufacturer. Not only will the quality of the end products be continuously improved but the production processes will also become more efficient and environmentally friendly. Sustainable innovations are the future of the furniture industry, and all involved agree on this. Both enterprises look forward to strengthening their successful cooperation with more future-oriented projects and joint successes.
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