In 2001, we made our first export transaction, marking a significant milestone in our growth. For a decade, we continued operations at the same location until 2009, when a strategic decision led to the relocation of our facility to Silivri, where we commenced the setup of our new factory.
In 2011, our modern and huge facility in Silivri (30.000 sqm factory- 19.000 sqm indoor area) became operational. Continuing to serve in the thin-walled plastic packaging sector, our group opened its first overseas office in Australia. In 2015, the COZZONI brand was strategically launched as part of Polipa Group's efforts to diversify into new sectors. This move reinforced the Group's vision and commitment to expanding its market presence and broadening its impact across industries.
Since 2015, our COZZONI brand has been providing vibrant, playful, and space-saving stackable designs in the home and kitchenware category, bringing both style and functionality into households. In the same year we launched our COZZONI brand, we also established our U.S. office. Emphasizing the responsible use of resources, we set our 2025 carbon footprint target after a decade of dedication. As part of this commitment to sustainability, we took a significant step by integrating electric machines into our operations, further reducing our environmental impact.
Through our COZZONI brand, we engaged with various channels for five years, focusing on contributing to the national economy by expanding our exports. In 2020, building on the growth of our U.S. operations, we swiftly launched our operations in Mexico. The following year, with the support of our expanding team, we established our UK office in England.
We recognized that establishing international offices would strengthen our customer relationships and enable us to provide faster responses, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction. In 2022, we established our office in Germany to more effectively meet the needs of our European customers. With our international offices managed from headquarters located in Turkiye, we confidently advance under two distinct brands within our group.