M. Namık Kayaalp, Founder of Ecelak Boya Kimya

We express deep sadness over the passing of our Guest Editor, Ecelak Boya Kimya Founder and General Manager Mr. M. Namık Kayaalp. As Artkim Group, we wish mercy from Allah for the deceased, and our condolences to his family, relatives and loved ones. Namık KAYAALP founded Ecelak Boya Kimya in 1981, initially as "Ecelak Vernik Sanayi" in Karabağlar, İzmir. The company began with the production of electrical insulation varnishes and later expanded into furniture and industrial paints. We remember M. Namık Kayaalp with respect for his contributions to our publications.