Tatko, founded in 1927 as the exclusive distributor of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Dodge Brothers in Turkey by Ahmet Emin Yalman, Mehmet Rifat Yalman & Kemal Halil Tanır, represents nearly a century of tire industry leadership and innovation in Turkey and international markets. The company's remarkable journey began with distribution agreements that transformed Turkey's automotive landscape, later expanding into tire manufacturing, retreading, and diverse business sectors including automotive, food, and finance. During World War II, raw material scarcity prompted Tatko to establish rubber and retreaded tire facilities, which evolved into a Goodyear Tire Factory operating until 1967, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in challenging times. Tatko's strategic partnerships have shaped Turkish industry development, including cooperation with Goodyear International Corporation in 1961 to establish Goodyear Lastikleri T.A.Ş. in Izmir, and collaboration with Chrysler Corporation in 1962 to create Turkey's first truck manufacturing facility in Istanbul. The company pioneered infrastructure development by introducing mechanical equipment in railroad construction for the Ankara-Kayseri Railroad bed (1928-1930) and established Turkey's first tire retreading facility in Mecidiyeköy in 1954. Tatko launched its branded tire production in 2014, manufacturing tractor and off-road tires for export to over 50 countries, serving diverse applications including passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, and specialty machinery. As Turkey's largest independent multi-brand tire retail chain, Tatko operates LastikPark, HerLastik, LastikVS, LastikUstam, and Point-S brands across passenger, commercial, and off-highway tire segments, ensuring comprehensive market coverage. The company's diversified portfolio includes Billur tuz, established in 1967 as Turkey's first and largest salt refinery, demonstrating Tatko's commitment to innovation across multiple industries. Led by successive generations of the Yalman family, Tatko continues to combine Turkish market expertise with global business understanding, maintaining its position as a pioneering force in tire manufacturing and distribution while serving customers across diverse vehicle categories and applications.