SUCCESS STORIES
Turkish Bike Manufacturer Bisan Powers to Leading Position in the EU market Interpon powder coating experts at AkzoNobel are supporting Bisan, a major European bike manufacturer, with new and bespoke colours to help satisfy a global boom in cycling and the demand for stylish new models.
T
he global boom in cycling, and the demand for stylish new
in Europe to have its own frame-making capability would give it a
models, has reinforced the importance of a supply chain built
competitive advantage, and attract new business from OEMs. He
on strong partnerships, quality products, and a shared passion
spoke to the experts at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings about the benefits
for innovation. So, when Bisan, the first and one of the biggest bicycle
of switching to Interpon powder coatings: “Previously the frames
manufacturers in Turkey, wanted to bring the manufacture of bicycle
would arrive at the BİSAN plant pre-painted. While the colours were
frames in-house and local, rather than relying on stretched global
popular, I recognized that the liquid paints they used came at a cost
supply chains, it turned to Interpon, a leading global brand of powder
to the environment and the finish was not durable enough to meet
coating from AkzoNobel, to help it on its journey.
our high-quality standards. With the support of AkzoNobel Powder
The partnership dates back to 2018 when the General Manager, Ali
Coatings, we made the switch to Interpon which are not only better for
Orçun Bal, recognized that becoming one of the few bike brands
the environment, but also offer much greater protection, being highly © Bisan
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