Mineral Supply for Energy, Infrastructure and Construction Projects in Artvin
Artvin, situated in the deep canyons of the Çoruh River valley and dense forests in the northeastern corner of the Black Sea coast, is known not only for its natural beauty but also for its large-scale energy investments. Dam projects implemented on the Çoruh River have made Artvin a particularly active province in terms of infrastructure and construction in recent years. Say Quartz, with over 35 years of experience under Kumsay Madencilik, meets the industrial sand needs of different sectors across Artvin's 8 districts from its facilities in Tekirdağ Çorlu.
Energy Investments and Resettlement Projects
Artvin is one of the provinces where Turkey's largest hydroelectric power plant projects have been realized. The high dam constructed in Yusufeli district and the relocation of the old district center due to the reservoir formed behind this dam have created one of Turkey's largest resettlement projects. Large quantities of building materials have been and continue to be consumed in the construction of New Yusufeli. Quartz sand-based construction chemicals, exterior architectural molding materials, tile grout and adhesive mortars are integral parts of this project.
Infrastructure works for energy facilities and transmission lines around Borçka and Murgul also generate similar building material needs. Murgul, with its mining heritage, is a district familiar with industrial sand use, and different mineral products also come into play in the environmental rehabilitation of old mining sites there.
The quartz sands offered by Say Quartz in 12 different grain sizes from 100 microns to 32 millimeters have the variety to meet the construction chemical needs of energy and infrastructure projects in Artvin.
Drinking Water Treatment and Filtration Systems
Artvin's mountainous and rugged terrain makes the installation and maintenance of drinking water networks significantly challenging. Settlements scattered across deep valleys and steep slopes cause water transmission lines to lengthen and pressure management to become more complex. Under these conditions, the reliable operation of water treatment infrastructure is directly related to properly selected filter media.
While relatively developed treatment facilities exist in the city center and in Hopa, smaller-scale package treatment units serve in districts such as Ardanuç, Şavşat and Arhavi. Say Quartz's filter sands are produced in 11 different types between 0.4 mm and 32 mm, offering grain size options suitable for treatment facilities of every capacity.
In addition to filter sands, complementary filter products such as activated carbon, hydroanthracite and garnet can also be supplied to enhance treatment performance. In particular, activated carbon offers an effective solution for removing organic matter loads that may occasionally be encountered in Artvin's natural water sources. The water needs of settlements around Karagöl in Borçka are also met through small treatment facilities supported by these filter media.
Hopa Port, Maritime Trade and Sandblasting Applications
Hopa is Artvin's gateway to the sea and the region's most active port district. Quartz sand is used in the construction of storage facilities, warehouse buildings and commercial structures around the port. In port maintenance work, silica sand is required for operations such as cleaning metal structures with sandblasting, pre-paint surface preparation and removal of corrosion layers.
Say Quartz supplies silica sand for sandblasting and surface preparation applications in 7 different granulometries (from 15-25 AFS to 70-80 AFS). Fine or coarse-grained silica sands can be selected according to different surface quality requirements. Beyond Hopa, sandblasting operations are also periodically carried out in the maintenance of public buildings and bridges in the city center.
Nature Tourism and Recreation Areas
Artvin is one of Turkey's provinces with the greatest potential for nature tourism. The highlands of Şavşat, the historic castles and valleys of Ardanuç, and Borçka's Karagöl Nature Park attract an increasing number of visitors each year. Epoxy floor coatings, decorative sand applications and construction chemicals are used in accommodation facilities in these regions. Epoxy aggregate is preferred as a material that provides both durability and visual appeal for the floors of boutique hotels and mountain chalets.
Artificial turf facilities and sports areas in district centers also require specially graded sands. Providing hygienic and safe sand for children's playgrounds throughout Artvin is an integral part of municipal services.
Arhavi is a productive district known for tea farming. The irrigation and process water filtration needs of agricultural businesses there also require the use of filter sand. Water treatment units in tea factories regularly consume filter media to maintain production quality.
Reliable Supply to Artvin with Say Quartz
Say Quartz, with over 35 years of production history under Kumsay Madencilik, serves all districts of Artvin with a daily capacity of 5,000 tons — from the city center to Yusufeli, from Hopa to Şavşat, from Murgul to Ardanuç. Shipments from Çorlu/Tekirdağ production facilities can be efficiently delivered to Artvin via road networks and through Hopa port.
- Quartz sand and construction chemicals for energy investments and infrastructure projects
- Filter sand and auxiliary filter media for drinking water treatment facilities
- Silica sand for sandblasting, surface preparation and abrasive blasting
- Epoxy aggregate and decorative sands for tourism and hospitality facilities
- Special sands for artificial turf fields and playgrounds
- Complementary filter products: hydroanthracite, activated carbon, garnet
Contact Say Quartz for your projects in Artvin: +90 532 261 45 85 | info@sayquartz.com | www.sayquartz.com