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History

Açık Holding

Founding of Mikrolink — Açık Holding history, 2000

2000

Mikrolink, the first company laying the foundation of Açık Holding, was established. Operations began in the telecommunications sector with Aria.

Domestic growth in the telecommunications sector — Açık Holding history, 2006

2006

Started providing service products in the telecommunications sector and began international product procurement.

Turkish representation of global telecom brands — Açık Holding history, 2009

2009

Secured Turkish representation rights for global market leaders such as Kathrein.

Expansion into Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and CIS countries — Açık Holding history, 2011

2011

Entered international markets, starting with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Expanded operations across CIS countries.

Establishing the group-of-companies vision — Açık Holding history, 2012

2012

A group company vision was established, with a focus on investing in synergistic and complementary companies.

Investments in aerospace, defense and HVAC — Açık Holding history, 2012

2012

Investments were made in the HVAC, aerospace, and defense sectors. A partnership was formed with Teknoklima, and CES was acquired.

Founding of Serban İnşaat — Açık Holding history, 2014

2014

Serban İnşaat was founded to undertake data center, industrial building, and critical facility construction projects.

CES becoming an AIRBUS approved supplier — Açık Holding history, 2015

2015

Mikrolink completed integration of its international operations. CES became an approved supplier for AIRBUS.

Teknoklima repositioned under the Boreas brand — Açık Holding history, 2017

2017

Teknoklima, operating in the HVAC sector, was fully acquired and rebranded as Boreas.

UK operations through Mikrolink UK and CES UK — Açık Holding history, 2017

2017

Operations in the UK commenced through Mikrolink UK and CES UK.

Acquisition of SAYTEC AG — Açık Holding history, 2018

2018

Investments in the cybersecurity sector began, and shares of the initiative SAYTEC AG were acquired.

Qatar operations through Mikrolink Wireless WLL — Açık Holding history, 2019

2019

Mikrolink Wireless WLL was established, launching operations in Qatar.

Establishment of Açık Holding, 18 March 2020 — Açık Holding history

2020

All group companies were unified under the name Açık Holding as of March 18, 2020.

Mikrolink’s telecommunications operations in Germany — Açık Holding history, 2020

2020

Mikrolink initiated telecommunications operations in Germany.

Healthcare investments with Infinity Regenerative Clinic and Cronos Pharma — Açık Holding history, 2020

2020

With a strategic decision to invest in healthcare, Infinity Regenerative Clinic and Cronos Pharma were founded.

Acquisition of majority shares in Exagate — Açık Holding history, 2021

2021

Majority shares of Exagate were acquired to offer end-to-end solutions for data centers.

Acquisition of US-based Shaxon Industry — Açık Holding history, 2022

2022

100% of California-based Shaxon Industry was acquired.

DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale becoming operational — Açık Holding history, 2022

2022

First hotel project, DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale, was launched from construction to full operation.

Opening of The North Shield Çanakkale — Açık Holding history, 2023

2023

The North Shield Çanakkale branch was opened.

Launch of the Boreas Production Base — Açık Holding history, 2024

2024

Boreas Production Base became operational.

Opening of Cafe du Port — Açık Holding history, 2024

2024

Cafe du Port has opened.

Opening of The Komana Binbirdirek in Istanbul — Açık Holding history, 2025

2025

The Komana Binbirdirek opened its doors within Istanbul’s historical fabric.

L’entrée Cafe-Bar-Brasserie beginning operations — Açık Holding history, 2025

2025

L'entrée Cafe-Bar-Brasserie began operations.

Launch of Sentez Rooftop Restaurant — Açık Holding history, 2025

2025

Sentez Rooftop Restaurant was launched.

Digital infrastructure companies consolidated under Boreas — Açık Holding history, 2025

2025

All companies in the field of “Digital Infrastructure Technologies” were consolidated under Boreas.

Founding of Veridus, commissioning management — Açık Holding history, 2026

2026

Veridus was founded to deliver commissioning management services in complex and critical infrastructure projects.

Opening of The Komana Dardanelles in Çanakkale — Açık Holding history, 2026

2026

The Komana Dardanelles opened its doors in Çanakkale, in a seafront location. Overlooking the Dardanelles Strait, the hotel became the second destination of The Komana brand.