About Birleşik FırçaWe proudly introduce Birleşik Fırça
Welcome to Birleşik Fırça, Europe’s leading paint brush manufacturer. With roots dating back to 1958, we’ve evolved into a global powerhouse, exporting 80% of our quality products to 60+ countries worldwide.
Renowned for our comprehensive vertically integrated production facility, the largest of its kind under a single roof in Europe, we remain an esteemed family enterprise based in Istanbul, Turkey. At Birlesik Firça, we’re not just another assembly line; we’re the creators of quality from A-to-Z. Unlike other players, we proudly produce most components in-house, empowering us to tailor our offerings to the diverse needs of our selective customers. Explore our wide range of products designed to meet the demands of professional painters and DIY markets alike.
Led by the second and third generations of our family, Birleşik Fırça is committed to excellence in both production and management. Our dynamic team combines youthful vision with decades of expertise, continually pushing the boundaries of innovation in paint tool manufacturing.
From plastic components to ferrules, and mixtures we craft with natural bristles and synthetic filaments, every aspect of our brushes is meticulously crafted under one roof by our team of 130 dedicated professionals. Our commitment to versatility extends beyond our renowned StarGil brand, as we specialize in custom brushes tailored to our clients’ unique requirements.
At Birleşik Fırça, our tireless devotion to customer satisfaction is the driving force behind everything we do. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partners for their long-lasting loyalty and trust, for they are the cornerstone of our pride and success.
Sincerely,
Mark Altındağ
General Manager
Mission
BIRLESIK FIRCA is following novelties closely and very sensitive as well for today’s and future demands. Consequently, in the light of increasing demand for paint brushes suitable for enviromental paints; BFS has included a full automatic, high capacity mixing and bundling machine to the plant. Blending the synthetic filaments and natural bristles on plant; gives BFS the advantage of competitiveness, stable quality. In relation with our aim to be the most contemporary paint brush producers; we constantly invest on full automatic Machinery Lines L improvement of new products.
We are now one of the biggest paint brush manufacturer in Europe producing paint brushes A to Z. in fully integrated high tech plant. Our goal is to be known as ‘THE SPECIALIST for paint brushes throughout the world and our team is working with this enthusiasm. Finally, we as BIRLESIK FIRCA Team would like to thank each of our valued customers and business partners for their loyalty and trust, whom are the most precious part of our proud…
About Birleşik FırçaA family run history since 1958
BIRLESIK FIRCA stands as a pivotal figure in the global paintbrush industry, serving as a trusted supplier to over 58 countries across five continents.
With a legacy of reliability and quality spanning years, it has established itself as a cornerstone for artisans, painters, and professionals alike. Their brushes, renowned for their precision, durability, and ergonomic design, cater to a diverse range of applications, from intricate artistic endeavors to large-scale industrial projects. BIRLESIK FIRCA’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a leading force in the global market, setting standards for excellence in the realm of paintbrush manufacturing.
HistoryTimeline
Humble beginnings
It all started with a daring entrepreneur, Ishak Altindag, and a small team that handmade paint brushes and shaving brushes in Balat, Istanbul
Component production
Wooden handles and ferrules became produced in-house. Vertical integration was in the DNA of our company early on
A larger factory
The entire production moved over to our Avcilar location. The new factory allowed for plenty of growth
Export business starts
The first export order was delivered. A memorable point in time in our current export focused organization
The son
The second generation joined our founder at the family business
Automation
First automatic machine line is added to the production
The grandson
The third generation joined the family business