Sönmez Endüstri Holding A.Ş., also known as Sönmez Holding, was founded by Ali Osman Sönmez on June 30, 1975. This large private organization, located on the Bursa-Yalova highway, aims for efficiency and sustainable growth in the sectors in which it operates. The holding is not only limited to economic investments, but also attaches importance to developing its human resources and knowledge.
With its sensitive approach to social problems, it aims to contribute to the strengthening of social justice through foundations.
Today, Sönmez Holding makes a name for itself in many fields, from tourism to energy, from cement to textiles, from construction to media, from automotive to retailing and shopping center management. While it hosts its guests in Bodrum, Bursa, Lara, Uludağ and Kemer with the Baia brand in tourism, it is present in the energy field with Sönmez Elektrik Üretim and Sönmez Enerji Elektrik Toptan Ticaret companies. In the cement sector, it continues its activities with Sönmez Çimento Yapı ve Madencilik.
There are well-established companies in textile production such as Sönmez ASF Yarn and Weaving, Sönmez Filament Synthetic Yarn and Sönmez Pamuklu Sanayi. Real estate investments Sönmez Real Estate Investments and Management Inc. While gathered under its roof, important shopping centers such as Kent Meydani AVM and AS Merkez Outlet are also included in the holding's portfolio.
Logistics services Sönmez Bustaş A.Ş. and CAS Warehouse, while Sönmez Hava Yolları A.Ş. continues its presence in the aviation industry.
In the field of media, Sönmez Holding has a wide communication network with publications such as AS TV (under CLB Media as of 2025), Radyo S (on 95.6 MHz frequency), Yaşayan Bursa magazine, Bursa News Agency and Sönmez News Agency. With its presence in these various sectors, the holding not only makes significant contributions to the regional economy but also has a strong position in the business world.