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Automation Technologies 4/2014

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Automation Technologies 4/2014

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Turkish Machinery to expand in the US Machinery Market The Industrial Automation North America fair in Chicago marks a renewed interest in Turkish Machinery given their recent expansion and market growth in Europe. Since Turkish Machinery is on its way to strengthening its position in the manufacturing industry in Europe, as well as in many developing countries, it now plans to foster a greater partnership with the US machinery and machine tool industry. Adnan Dalgakıran, President of the Board at Turkish Machinery said “with rapid development, Turkish Machinery sector is increasing its export share in the Turkish economy and exports. Turkey’s machinery exports, which were USD 3.0 billion in 2003, have reached USD 14 billion in 2013. The ratio of exports to imports in the machinery sector has gone up from 29 to 45 % in the last 10 years.” According to Dalgakıran, “Turkey currently exports into more than 200 countries and is already expanding into Latin America. Significant cooperation opportunities exist for both the US and Turkey at this time.” By participating in this international trade event as well as targeted advertising, “Turkish Machinery aims to expand awareness about the AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES 4/2014

News and Markets Joint partnership: The board members of Turkish machinery Sevda Kayhan Yılmaz (left) and Ferdi Murat Gül (right) with the editor of automation technologies Nicole Steinicke quality as well as the recent technological developments in their machinery sector and the benefits of a strategic joint US – Turkey partnership.” The Turkish machinery industry is growing exponentially due much in part to a very strong partnership already existing with Germany and the Netherlands. Dalgakıran, ‘‘Given the success in the German market and the knowledge gained from this relationship, Turkey is now poised to enter the US market and ready to build an equally profitable partnership.’’ Given their rapid growth, enormous potential now exists for the US market in terms of shared technology and joint projects in research and development, increased marketing opportunities, brand purchases, as well as shared technical training and expertise. Dalgakiran went on further to state that, “with an improved mutual understanding and awareness, economic and commercial opportunities abound for both countries. International manufacturing standards Turkey is a rapidly growing market and has shown consistent stable growth in the manufacturing and machinery sector. Its proximity to developing countries also makes it highly attractive to the US since its strategic location allows for strong economic and trade relations with many countries. It has a young, dynamic, creative and affordable highly skilled workforce and a strong infrastructure with increasing tools for government sponsored financial support. It has shown rapid adaptation to international manufacturing standards and has the highest quality of machinery equipment. It has a strong domestic supply of raw materials. Foreign trade and exports are on the rise Turkish foreign trade is equally on the rise. Exports, which were 47billion USD in 2003, rose to 152 billion USD in 2013. The Machinery and accessories industry accounts for most of this growth, having almost doubled its production in this sector in the past ten years. Turkey is the sixth largest manufacturer of machinery in Europe and is preferred by leading countries throughout the world. Turkish machinery exports comprise an average annual growth of 20 %, while imports have shown an average annual growth of 15 % in the last decade. Due in part to their strategic partnership, Germany and the Netherlands account for the largest shares of this expansive growth. US currently has a 4.8 % share in Turkish machinery exports and imports roughly 4 %. With the American manufacturing industry once again on the rise, there are many opportunities surfacing for a joint partnership and joint growth at this time. Turkish export association for machines and accessories The export association for machines and accessories (MAIB) represents the machine exporters of Turkey. The association took up its work in 2002 and coordinates all activities that promote export of the industrial area. It has more than 8,000 member companies. The promotion group machinery (MTG) founded by the association in 2007 has the objective of making the Turkish engineering industry more widely known in and outside the country. For this purpose, it participates in international trade fairs, organizes delegation travels and promotional campaigns.) Photographs: teaser fotolia/ate www.turkishmachinery.org In conversation with Sevda Kayhan Yılmaz and Ferdi Murat Gül The export association for machines and accessories (MAIB, Makine ve Aksamları İhracatçıları Birliği) represents the machine exporters of Turkey. On the exhibition Industrial Automation and the Motion, Drive & Automation North America we met the two board members and talked about there existing collaborations, concrete future objectives and about there specific expertise. Please take a look at the video for an even better impression at the button below. Video AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES 4/2014

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