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July 2010

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Ms. Sevtap Akgüloğlu took office as Commercial Attaché at the Turkish Trade Mission in Chicago


CHICAGO - Ms. Sevtap Akgüloğlu started her post on June 11, 2010 as the Commercial Attaché of the Turkish Trade Mission in Chicago.

Ms. Akgüloğlu has been pursuing a bureaucratic career for more than 19 years in the areas of bilateral and multilateral economic and commercial relations, and brings a wealth of experience to her position. Read more>>

Minister of State Zafer Çağlayan visited Chicago to boost economic relations


Chicago - Minister of State of Turkey H.E. Zafer Çağlayan paid a formal visit to the United States between July 17 and 24 to boost the economic and commercial relations.  H.E. Çağlayan kicked off his US trip with a successful and prolific visit to Chicago between July 17-19, 2010.

H.E. Çağlayan had a marathon round of talks with the presidents and directors of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, World Business Chicago, International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, National Strategy Forum and Chicago Council on Global Affairs to discuss the promotion of business assistance and economic development as well as the economic climate and business relations between Turkey and US. Read more>>

Turkey Signs Historic Agreement with Illinois

July 19, 2010
Chicago - Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade (UFT) of Turkey has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to advance the economic cooperation between the two governments by forming the UFT-DCEO Business Cooperation Initiative. More than 60 members of the Turkish delegation, led by H.E. Minister Zafer Çağlayan, were in attendance at the signing ceremony. Read more>>

Istanbul Fashion Week
August 2010
Istanbul Fashion Week, the organization that gathers together Turkish and international designers and brands in an organized roof; aims to support the growth of Turkish fashion industry, increase the awareness and commercial potential for brands and designers in local and international
markets. Read more>>

Izmir International Fair
August-September 2010
One of the largest fairs of Turkey, Izmir International Fair hosts many distinguished companies from various sectors including, but not limited to, health, food, automotive, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, machinery, furniture, finance, communication, and information technology. Read more>>

 

TURKISH MACHINERY INDUSTRY


The Turkish machinery industry has been one of the driving forces behind Turkey’s economic endeavor with its cutting edge design, in-house research and development, and cost competitive prices. With the majority of manufacturers being small and medium sized enterprises, the industry is lean and agile, and has the capacity and flexibility to absorb state-of-the-art global trends. The advanced engineering skills, well-trained labor force, high quality manufacturing techniques and globally connected profile make Turkey a preferred supplier in the international production network. Read more>>

MACHINERY SECTOR ASSOCIATIONS

Turkish Fluid Power Association (AKDER) www.akder.org

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association In Turkey (ASD)  www.ambalaj.org.tr

Anatolian Flour Millers Association www.ausd.org.tr

Anatolian Elevator Conductors Association (ANASDER)www.anasder.org.tr 

Onboard Equipment Manufacturers Association (ARUSDER)  www.arusder.org

Coupling Industrialists’ and Businessman’s Association (BESİAD)  www.besiadturkey.com   

Industrial Automation Industrialists’ Association (ENOSAD)  www.enosad.org.tr

Construction Equipment Distributors and Manufacturers Association of Turkey www.imder.org.tr 

İmes Industrial Site www.imes.org

Forklift Trucks and Material Handling, Storage Equipments Association of Turkey (İSDER) www.isder.org.tr 

Turkish Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Manufacturers’ Association (İSKİD)          www.iskid.org.tr 

Association of Engineers In Construction Plant and Equipment Industry          www.ismakinalari.org

Association of Machine Manufacturers (MİB) www.mib.org.tr

Ostim Industrial Zone www.ostim.org.tr 

 

 

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