East and Africa, ADVANSA– owned 100% by the Haci Ömer Sabanci Holding A.S. - is the largest manufacturer of polyester fibre and filament as well as a leading producer of polyester-based polymers, specialties and intermediates in the region. ADVANSA has annual revenues in excess of $500 million USD. The company employs 2,000 people and operates plants in Turkey and Germany, an R&D facility in Turkey, and has marketing offices in Turkey, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and in the US.