TÜRKBETON
Redblok lightweight concrete block manufacturer
Lightweight concrete, engineered at scale.
Redblok is the lightweight concrete block we make for the non-loadbearing partition and infill walls of reinforced-concrete and steel buildings. It is made without an autoclave. We develop the mix ourselves and measure and record every batch. Our two factories and our precast group company BETTON PREFABRİK share the same industrial base.
50,000m³/year
Redblok line capacity (per factory, planned)
12,000–16,000m²
Covered production area (per factory, planned)
2factories
Şanlıurfa Birecik and Erzurum OIZ (Erzurum under installation)
01Corporate identity
The industrial company behind the product.
TÜRKBETON is an industrial company making Redblok lightweight concrete block for the partition and infill walls of reinforced-concrete and steel buildings. We design the mix, measure production and keep every batch on record.
The same group makes precast reinforced-concrete structural systems under the BETTON PREFABRİK brand. The two brands share the same two factories and the same engineering base; TÜRKBETON runs the Redblok side.
Company profile02Industrial base
Two factories, one capacity plan.
Our Şanlıurfa Birecik factory is in production; our Erzurum OIZ factory is being installed. Both plants were planned with the same area programme and line capacity. The Redblok line is planned at 50,000 m³/year per factory.
Şanlıurfa plant
In production · the group's founding plant
Erzurum plant
Under installation · 2026
03Logistics and delivery
Two factories close to the target regions.
Our factories are in Birecik (Southeast) and Erzurum (East). Our target market is Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia and the Black Sea. Today, deliveries leave from our Birecik factory, which is in production; once Erzurum starts production, the eastern provinces will be served from there. We plan tonnage and truck numbers by quantity, and we have supply and logistics plans for 45 provinces.
04Engineering and mix
A separate mix for each class.
We developed a separate mix for each density class; admixtures and ratios are proprietary. We measure fresh density on every mix and record the dry density and compressive strength of every batch. Cellular lightweight concrete lies outside the scope of TS EN 206, so performance is defined by the project specification and testing.
Density classes
Design targets from KB300 to KB1000.
As the class rises, strength increases and insulation decreases. The known weak point of non-autoclaved concrete is lower strength at the same density; we developed the mix around that point. Values are confirmed by trial mixes and laboratory testing.
| Class | Dry density | Compressive strength | Thermal conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KB300 | 300 ± 50 kg/m³ | 0.5 – 0.9 MPa | 0.08 – 0.10 W/mK |
| KB400 | 400 ± 50 kg/m³ | 0.9 – 1.6 MPa | 0.10 – 0.12 W/mK |
| KB500 | 500 ± 50 kg/m³ | 1.5 – 2.5 MPa | 0.12 – 0.14 W/mK |
| KB600 | 600 ± 50 kg/m³ | 2.2 – 3.5 MPa | 0.14 – 0.17 W/mK |
| KB700 | 700 ± 50 kg/m³ | 3.0 – 4.5 MPa | 0.17 – 0.20 W/mK |
| KB800 | 800 ± 50 kg/m³ | 4.0 – 6.0 MPa | 0.20 – 0.24 W/mK |
| KB1000 | 1,000 ± 50 kg/m³ | 6.0 – 9.0 MPa | 0.26 – 0.32 W/mK |
Design targets; we give project values in the test report. Normal concrete is about 2,400 kg/m³.
05Our products
Our main product: Redblok.
Our main product Redblok is a standard-size lightweight concrete block, used in non-loadbearing partition and infill walls. Detailed product sheets will be gathered on Redblok's own site. Precast structural elements are made by our group company BETTON PREFABRİK.
06Difference from AAC
Lightweight concrete block or AAC?
Both are cellular lightweight concretes and do the same wall job. The core difference is the process: Redblok is made without an autoclave. We do not make autoclaved aerated concrete.
| Criterion | Redblok lightweight concrete block | Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) |
|---|---|---|
| Pores | Formed by preformed foam added to the paste | Formed by gas from an aluminium reaction |
| Hardening | No autoclave; controlled curing | High-pressure steam in an autoclave |
| Use | Non-loadbearing partition and infill walls | Non-loadbearing partition and infill walls |
| Block | Cut blocks, 500–800 kg/m³ design band | High-precision blocks, low drying shrinkage |
| Performance defined by | Project specification and laboratory testing | EN 771-4 product standard |
| Made by TÜRKBETON? | Yes | No |
07Quality and testing
Values measured and recorded.
We record fresh and dry density, compressive strength, water absorption, thermal conductivity and shrinkage tests for Redblok. On request we add the records to your project file.
- TS EN 206Concrete standard; cellular lightweight concrete is outside its scopeReference; performance defined by testing
- TS 13515Complementary standard for the application of TS EN 206Reference; performance defined by testing
- TS EN 1992Design of concrete structures (Eurocode 2)Applied as the basis of design calculations
- CEConstruction Products Regulation conformity markingTargeted at production start-up
08Preparing for production
A transparent run-up to production.
We are preparing for production. We update the status below as verified data comes in, and mark values that are not yet fixed as design targets.
- Şanlıurfa Birecik factoryIn production
- Erzurum OIZ factoryUnder installation (2026)
- Mix and laboratoryDensity-class targets will be confirmed by trial mixes and laboratory testing
- Supply and certificationSupply chain, factory production control and the CE process are targeted
09Group company
Precast concrete buildings: BETTON PREFABRİK
Precast columns, beams, hollowcore slabs and façade panels for industrial, warehouse, commercial and public buildings, together with site erection, are handled by our group company BETTON PREFABRİK. For projects that use lightweight concrete block, the structural frame can be planned from the same group and the same two factories.
Precast building elements
BETTON PREFABRİK- BETTON PREFABRİK
Precast column
Single-piece reinforced concrete columns with crane corbels on socket foundations; plants, warehouses and sports halls.
- BETTON PREFABRİK
Prestressed roof beam
I- and delta-section roof beams giving column-free space over wide spans.
- BETTON PREFABRİK
Hollowcore slab
Hollow core floor slabs produced on an extrusion line to TS EN 1168.
- BETTON PREFABRİK
Architectural façade panel
Sandblasted, form-liner and smooth precast façade panels with insulated sandwich options.
10Frequently asked questions
Short answers on lightweight concrete block.
- What is Redblok lightweight concrete block?
- Redblok is the standard-size lightweight concrete block we make for non-loadbearing partitions and infill walls. It is cast in moulds, cured, cut and delivered on pallets. The block density band is a 500–800 kg/m³ design range, against about 2,400 kg/m³ for normal concrete.
- Is foam concrete the same as Redblok?
- Redblok is a lightweight concrete with closed air pores, made by the foam concrete (CLC) method. The difference is in production: a separate mix developed by TÜRKBETON for each density class, factory cutting and a record for every batch. We suggest comparing blocks on their test reports.
- Is lightweight concrete block the same as AAC?
- Both are cellular lightweight concretes and do the same wall job. AAC pores come from an aluminium reaction and it hardens in an autoclave. In Redblok the pores come from preformed foam and no autoclave is needed. TÜRKBETON does not make AAC.
- What is the scale of TÜRKBETON as a company?
- Under one group we bring lightweight concrete block (TÜRKBETON) and precast (BETTON PREFABRİK) production together. Our Şanlıurfa Birecik factory is in production and our Erzurum OIZ factory is being installed. Both plants are planned with the same area programme and a 50,000 m³/year Redblok line per factory.
- What drives the price of lightweight concrete block?
- Density class, block size, total quantity, distance from the factory and delivery, season and the scope of testing. You can request a quote with the wall area, thickness and location.
- Do you also make precast building elements?
- Precast columns, roof beams, hollowcore slabs and façade panels are made by our group company BETTON PREFABRİK. See bettonprefabrik.com for details and quotations.
11Knowledge Center
Reasoned guides to lightweight concrete.
Clay brick or lightweight concrete block?
Evaluate clay bricks and lightweight concrete blocks by dead load, thermal conductivity, and wall construction efficiency for your project.
Read articleLightweight Infill Block for Precast Frames
Precast building wall materials, infill block density selection, dead load calculations, and joint integration details.
Read articleLightweight concrete block or AAC? Differences and choice
How a lightweight concrete block differs from autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC): how the pores form, what the autoclave changes, shrinkage and tolerance, and how to choose. TÜRKBETON does not make AAC.
Read articleTell us about your project and let our engineers assess it.
Start with a wall quantity, a block size, a project drawing or simply a requirement brief. We respond within 24 hours.