Gar-Mak
Leading the cleaning industry with innovative technologies since 1978
Our Vision
To become Turkey's number 1 industrial cleaning machinery manufacturer in our 40th year; to become the most preferred brand in the cleaning machinery sector in our 50th year.
Our Mission
To produce high-performance technologies that use minimum resources for a healthier, cleaner and happier future; to introduce our technology to the global market and showcase Turkey's production power to the world.
Our History
A 47-year journey from a small lathe workshop to a global brand
Foundation Year
Founded by Recep Bektaş under the name "Garanti Makine Torna Atölyesi" (Guarantee Machine Lathe Workshop), our company started operations as a small lathe workshop producing special machine spare parts for the automotive sector and providing technical maintenance services.
Garanti Makine Torna Taşlama
The company name was updated to "Garanti Makine Torna Taşlama" (Guarantee Machine Lathe Grinding) and production capacity was expanded.
Entry into Carpet Washing Sector
Under the Gar-Mak brand, we entered Turkey's developing carpet washing sector by producing a roll-type centrifugal carpet wringing machine with rinsing feature. The tube-type carpet wringing machine became one of the sector's important machines.
Transfer to 2nd Generation
The company was transferred to the second generation. Under the management of Rıdvan Bektaş, Ahmet Orhan Bektaş, Adem Bektaş and Muhammet Emin Bektaş, we introduced automatic carpet washing machines, carpet beating machines, carpet dust removal machines and more to the sector.
Corporate Structuring
With the new management team, the company was transformed into a more profitable and corporate structure. Modern management systems and processes were implemented.
Global Growth
Operating with hundreds of machines in 37 countries, Gar-Mak became one of the leading companies in the sector. The years 2017-2018 were declared "Innovation Years" and intensive R&D studies were conducted to introduce new products to the sector.
Major Export Leap
Our products reached 44 countries. 50% of our total turnover was obtained from exports. Three fair events were organized under the TEMSİAD umbrella.
Operations in 48 Countries
We started working with commercial partners in 48 countries. We completed 60% of our sales through exports and moved to our new 2,500 m² factory in Görükle.
Dealer and Distributor Network
Eastern Europe region distributorship was given to Flaviu Podina based in Romania. Our network was strengthened with dealers in Bulgaria and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Carpets are cleaned with our machines in 50 countries around the world.
Morbit Solar Panel Cleaning Robot
We produced the "Morbit Solar Panel Cleaning Robot" designed for the effective cleaning of solar panels mounted on factory, warehouse and closed building roofs. We expanded our innovative product portfolio.
Modern Facility and Digital Transformation
In October 2025, we moved to our new modern production facility of 3,400 m² in Bursa, Kestel, Turan Mahallesi. A distributorship agreement was signed with the "Rugmag" brand in Poland. Digital transformation was completed with the Odoo ERP system. Our technology reached 56 countries.
Towards the Future
With the goal of becoming the most preferred brand globally in the cleaning machinery sector by 2028, we continue to grow with our innovative products and strong global network.
Automatic Carpet Washing Machines (Industrial)
Carpet Wringing Centrifuge Machines
Carpet Sweeping and Packaging Machines
Carpet Dust Removing Machines
