AKE
Turkish manufacturer of elevators, escalators, and accessibility systems, founded in Antalya in 1995.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
AKE is a Turkish manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, founded in Antalya in 1995. The company produces elevators, escalators, moving walks, and accessibility solutions, and operates an accredited R&D and Design Center. Its production facilities are located in the Antalya Organized Industrial Zone (Döşemealtı). AKE serves architects, contractors, and public projects, offering integrated engineering and manufacturing from design to after-sales support. The product portfolio includes elevator series such as E Line, H Line, Eco Line, Gold Line, and Car Line; escalators and moving walks; accessibility products like platform lifts, stair lifts, and pool lifts; homelifts for residential use; modernization services; and original spare parts. The company emphasizes local content, with a localization rate of 85.3%, and all products carry CE marking in compliance with TS EN 81-20, TS EN 81-50, and the EU Lift Directive 2014/33/EU. AKE has international project experience and has operated a sales office in Cologne, Germany since 2021, with further European presence. Its accredited R&D center is registered as Turkey's 651st accredited R&D center. AKE positions itself as a reliable solution partner for vertical transportation, offering 7/24 technical service and free site surveys. The company remains privately held and active.
History
AKE was founded in 1995 in Antalya, Turkey, as a manufacturer of elevators and escalators. From its early years, the company focused on developing production and engineering capabilities for vertical transportation. Over time, it expanded its product range to include escalators, moving walks, accessibility systems, and homelifts. The company established an accredited R&D and Design Center, which is registered as Turkey's 651st accredited R&D center. Production takes place in the Antalya Organized Industrial Zone (Döşemealtı). AKE has gained international project experience, and in 2021 it opened a sales office in Cologne, Germany, to serve the European market. In 2022, it further expanded its European presence. The company maintains a localization rate of 85.3% in production and complies with CE marking, TS EN 81-20, TS EN 81-50, and the EU Lift Directive 2014/33/EU. AKE continues to operate as a privately held company, providing integrated solutions from design to after-sales support.
- 2022
Further expanded European presence.
- 2021
Opened sales office in Cologne, Germany.
- 1995
Founded in Antalya, Turkey.
Products and positioning
Reliable solution partner for vertical transportation, emphasizing engineering, accredited R&D, and high local content.
Elevator Systems
Passenger and freight elevators, TS EN 81 compliant.
Escalators & Moving Walks
100% domestic production escalators and moving walks.
Accessibility Systems
Platform lifts, stair lifts, pool lifts.
Homelift
Compact vertical transportation for homes and villas.
Panoramic Elevator
Glass/panoramic cabins for architectural projects.
Modernization
Renovation of existing systems to current norms and safety standards.
Spare Parts
Original spare parts and components.
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