They began their commercial career in 1979 within the furniture industry.
"In 1982, the company entered the automotive trade, followed by the establishment of a transportation fleet in 1983 to provide faster and more efficient service to its customers."
In 1986, the company opened its first fuel station in the town of Göre, Nevşehir. That same year, the establishment of Metaş Mining marked the company’s official entry into the pumice mining sector.
In 1999, operations commenced with the acquisition of the second fuel station under the Moil dealership.
In 2002, the company entered the lightweight construction block industry by acquiring ISIBİMS. Following this acquisition, the firm was rebranded as BLOKBİMS A.Ş., laying the strong foundations of its current success
In 2007, Blokbims A.Ş. undertook a major strategic expansion by importing and installing a German-branded Pumice Washing and Screening facility, which officially became operational in September 2008. During the same year, following a year of foundational preparations with the German company Hart Keramik GmbH, a 50/50 joint venture was established under the name Ertaş – Hart Seramik Baca Sistemleri A.Ş. Additionally, in 2007, the company established its Foreign Trade Department to spearhead its expansion into international markets.
In 2011, embracing a vision of innovation, İzoBims Yalıtım A.Ş. was established, officially commencing its operations and services in 2012.
In 2013, the company entered the construction sector through the establishment of a partnership under Hill Yapı İnşaat A.Ş." "Also in 2013, the company broke new ground in the region by launching the Solar Power Plant (GES) project at its central factory, featuring a 510 kW capacity.
In 2015, the company entered the tourism sector with the establishment of Kapadokya Hill Hotel & Spa.
The company’s third fuel station, operating under the Aytemiz Petrol brand, was opened on the Southern Ring Road
In 2017, a new Blokbims production facility featuring German Masa technology was established, alongside the commissioning of the second pumice packaging plant."
In 2018, the company established a micronized pumice facility, expanding its processing capabilities.
In 2019, our new Blokbims production facility became operational, featuring Industry 4.0 innovations and German Masa technology with a fully autonomous (unmanned) production system.
In 2021, the company increased its renewable energy capacity with the launch of the 2,300 kW Central Factory Solar Power Plant (GES) project.
In 2022, our company further increased its production capacity by commissioning its second Blokbims production facility, equipped with Industry 4.0 innovation, German Masa technology, and a fully autonomous (unmanned) production system.
In 2023, the commissioning of the 2,100 kW Balçın Solar Power Plant (GES) projects further expanded the company’s clean energy production capacity.
"In 2024, the Ertaş Underground Storage Facilities in the Kavak region became operational." "In 2025, the Ortahisar and Bozca fuel stations were launched under the Petrol Ofisi brand, further expanding our service network."
"In 2025, the Ertaş Industrial Blocks were constructed for commercial activities and made available for the use of various businesses.