Captain Koray Karagoz, an accomplished NACE Level 3 certified coatings professional with a distinguished career spanning several decades, has played a pivotal role in this partnership. His extensive experience and exceptional leadership in the field have been instrumental in the success of both APC and the MarineLINE® Coating System, as well as his new venture, KRY Coatings.
Captain Karagoz's career began as a Cadet, serving on chemical tankers for reputable companies throughout the region. His early experiences gave him a solid foundation and a profound understanding of the maritime industry, making him a trusted leader.
Shifting focus into the shoreside aspect of the maritime industry, Captain Karagoz joined APC USA as a Technical Inspector in 2004, eventually assuming the role of Director of MarineLINE® Turkiye in 2005. Under his leadership, the MarineLINE® Turkey office became the top supplier of MarineLINE® coatings, completing over 700 projects in both marine and industrial applications and covering over 4,000,000 square meters in MarineLINE® and ChemLINE® products. His expertise and dedication were instrumental in the success of the MarineLINE® Coating System, which is known for its exceptional performance and durability in harsh marine environments.
In 2022, Captain Karagoz founded KRY Maritime Boya Kaplama A.Ş (KRY Coatings), a joint stock company that supplies, applies, inspects, and heat treats coating materials against all kinds of chemical corrosion in industrial fields such as storage tanks, road and railway tankers, thermal power plants, and petrochemical plants. Since its inception, KRY Coatings has completed over 300 maritime and industrial projects, covering an additional 2,000,000 square meters with our high-performance ChemLINE® products. These products are known for their exceptional resistance to chemical corrosion, durability, and ease of application, making them the ideal choice for a wide range of industrial applications.
In June 2024, APC appointed KRY Coatings as the sole supplier for ChemLINE® in Turkey. This appointment further solidified the partnership between APC and KRY Coatings, underscoring our commitment to providing high-quality coating solutions to the industry. Captain Karagoz will now concentrate on expanding the ChemLINE® brand and leading our efforts in the region, shifting focus away from selling MarineLINE®.
"We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Captain Karagoz and KRY Coatings," expressed Matt Sokol, VP of Sales and Marketing at Advanced Polymer Coatings. "His hard work and dedication to establishing MarineLINE® in Turkey during its formative years were instrumental in the brand's growth. His unwavering dedication, impeccable workmanship, and shared commitment to excellence perfectly align with APC's values. We are confident that together, we will succeed remarkably in expanding industrial business in the Turkey-Europe-Middle East-North Africa-Turks Republics.
Captain Koray Karagoz expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "I am proud to be part of this partnership between APC and KRY Coatings. Our combined expertise and industry knowledge will enable us to deliver innovative coating solutions and exceptional service to our customers in." "We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Captain Karagoz and KRY Coatings," expressed Matt Sokol, VP of Sales and Marketing at Advanced Polymer Coatings. "His hard work and dedication to establishing MarineLINE® in Turkey during its formative years were instrumental in the brand's growth. His unwavering dedication, impeccable workmanship, and shared commitment to excellence perfectly align with APC's values. We are confident that together, we will succeed remarkably in expanding industrial business in the Turkey-Europe-Middle East-North Africa-Turks Republics.
As part of the transition, APC will fulfill the Marine Sales Representative position in Turkey and the surrounding areas. At the same time, Captain Karagoz and KRY Coatings make the passage to grow industrial business.
For more information about KRY Coatings and to explore potential collaboration opportunities with our expanded industrial business in the Middle East and Turkey, please visit www.krydenizcilik.com.