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President’s Message

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Greetings from PLASFED Selçuk Aksoy Chairman Federation of Plastics Industrialists PLASFED

Our magazine celebrates its first year with this issue. We are all happy and proud with very positive reactions we have got from the sector since the first day. We are sincerely grateful for your interest, and we believe that we will improve our magazine further with your valuable criticisms and suggestions.

On the other hand, our federation is excited to leave its second year behind. Five valuable associations of our sector continue their way in a collaboration that not so common in Turkey.

We represent more than a thousand members and more than half of the sector’s capacity. It is the reputability of our founding associations that has made acceptance and internalization of our federation by public and other stakeholders in a short time like two years. We invite relevant professional organizations in operation and to be established in this robust and democratic collaboration.

In recent years, Turkey has attracted attention in many areas with its sound economy. It is also in the agenda for the professionals of plastics industry for a long time. In the area extending from England to India, Turkey is the third largest processor of plastics. Despite financial and political crises in the region, Turkey has the highest rate of growth in the region. Our plastics sector, on the other hand, keeps growing two times the growth rate of the country.

Keeping its growth particularly by inclination towards export in times of crisis up to this time, our sector continues its attraction with its young and dynamic domestic market. Consumption of packages increasing in parallel with the increase in working population makes a bright future for plastics sector with infrastructure and superstructure investments that do not slow down, the white goods sector that has a prominent position globally, and advancing investments on automotive. Domestic and foreign investors that want to take place in our market that is developing with a great momentum may obtain from our federation reliable information regarding regional incentives and areas open to investment. As PLASFED, our purpose is to facilitate coordination in this dynamic process, and eliminate the obstacles that may hinder the sector. Let’s act together and collaborate for a more powerful plastics sector and a better future.

I wish you prosperous and healthy days.

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Plastic Industry in Turkey On of the Top 3 Players in Europe

Turkey: our strong investment partner

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• Licensee Selçuk Aksoy • President of Editorial Board Sibel Destereci Yılmaz - Tepsan Plastik • Editorial Board Hüseyin Semerci - Şenmak Makina Reha Gür - Eurotec Yavuz Eroğlu - Sem Plastik Mevlüt Çetinkaya - Petkim Ahmet Yalçınkaya – Yalçınkaya Plastik Kurt Kuruç - Farmamak Erdoğan Çiçekçi – Çipitaş Sentetik Mehmet Turhan Onur – Ravago Group Yakup Ülçer - Enplast Murat Cansever - Eurotec Talha Apak – Apak YMM Adnan Akkurt – Gazi Üniversitesi Behçet Gülenç – Gazi Üniversitesi Hüseyin Yıldırım – Yalova Üniversitesi Kerem Cankoçak – İstanbul Üniversitesi Levent Kurnaz – Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Mehmet Emin Yurci – Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Mehmet Sankır – TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Mustafa Öksüz – Yalova Üniversitesi Nevzat Artık – Ankara Üniversitesi Nurseli Uyanık – İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Yusuf Menceloğlu – Sabancı Üniversitesi

Board: The highest rate investment incentive program of Turkey is valid.

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Presidents’ Messages:

16 Board: Controlled growth has affected large companies in the plastic sector

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PLASFED, Plastics Industry Federation: Strong representation and synergy

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11 Board: Turkish plastic sector is closer to you than ever before

12 Board: 98 companies and organizations from Turkey are waiting for you

Board: Procurement investing land in Turkey never been this easy for the plastic industrial businessman

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PLASFED has issued an evaluation of plastic companies ranking in the 1000 biggest industrial organizations in Turkey

Controlled growth has in the plastic sector The number of companies producing plastic products is decreasing in the list of the largest companies in Turkey annually issued by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. The number of plastic producers among the 500 biggest industrial organizations has also decreased in 2012 and became 17. In the list based on sales over production, increase of growth rates displayed primarily by companies operating in energy and finance sectors as well as others in Turkey is one of the key factors in this regard. Every year, in August, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce issues two reports called “top 500 biggest industrial organizations” and “second 500 biggest industrial organizations” over the data belonging to the previous year.

effects of the ongoing situation in the global economy. In fact, these factors have affected not only the plastic industry but also all manufacturing industrial companies in the ICC list to the same extent.

In the analysis, it was maintained that production increased by 1.2% on global scale whereas the European market, which constitutes the largest export market for Turkey, faced 0.9% decrease.

In 2012, which was designed by Turkey as the year in which growth rate would be decreased in line with economic policies pursued, one of the lowest growth performances in recent years was displayed with the rate of 2.2%. 17 companies which succeeded to enter the top 500 in ICC’s ranking were observed to have performance and financial difficulties in 2012, in which Turkey displayed a low growth rate, problems related to foreign trade and current accounts deficit continued, and an anti-inflation monetary policy was pursued.

In the “ICC 500 – 500 Biggest Industrial Organizations in Turkey” and “ICC Second 500 – 500 Second Biggest Industrial Organizations in Turkey” list issued by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICC), totally 32 plastic producer companies – 17 in the first list – were included. According to the analyses conducted by PLASFED based on ICC 500 reports, a

decrease has drawn attention in the 2012 performances of the biggest plastic producers in Turkey. PLASFED analysis pointed to the effect of the applying implementations in 2012, in which a policy to reduce the growth rate of the overall national economy was pursued, some decisions made regarding the raw material import of the sector, and the adverse

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When total data belonging to the plastic sector companies included in ICC’s top 5002012 list were taken into account, a decrease was observed in sales over production, sales revenues, export, equity capital and net exports.

In the PLASFED report, it was expressed

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affected large companies that the number of plastic companies in ICC 500 list peaked in 2009 with 23 companies whereas this number has decreased until 2012 to become 17. Regarding plastic companies included in ICC top 500, the report shows that their sales over production decreased by 13.7%, sales revenues by 12.6%, equity capitals by 23.9%, net assets by 5.9%, exports by 14.7%, and number of employees by 10.4% whereas their income of exercise increased by 26.2% and the gross value added they generated remained the same.

In the analysis conducted, a decrease was also observed in the shares of those big companies succeeded to enter ICC’s top 500 list in the sector. Whereas plastic companies realized 28.3% of total exports in the secPLASTIC COMPANIES INCLUDED in ICC’s TOP 500 RANKING

2012 2011 Ranking Ranking

Organizations

112

128

Naksan Plastik ve Enerji San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

180

169

Korozo Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

190

226

Pakpen Plastik Boru ve Yapı Elemanları San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

230

202

Süper Film Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

252

233

Polinas Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

260

301

Köksan Pet ve Plastik Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

269

331

Kalde Klima Orta Basınç Fittings ve Valf Sanayi A.Ş.

309

285

Polibak Plastik Film San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

310

266

Adopen Plastik ve İnşaat Sanayi A.Ş.

313

346

Ege Profil Tic. ve San. A.Ş.

320

348

Elif Plastik Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

322

261

Vatan Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

414

443

Hakan Plastik Boru ve Profil San. Tic. A.Ş.

430

411

SUNJÜT Suni Jüt San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

450

429

Wavin TR Plastik Sanayi A.Ş.

455

-

Esen Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

468

-

Form Sünger ve Yatak San. Tic. A.Ş.

PERFORMANCE CHANGES of the COMPANIES INCLUDED in the TOP 500 in the PLASTIC SECTOR ( 2012/2011) (MILLION TL )

2012

2011

2012

Sales over Production (Net)

5.891,7

2011

5.086,3

323.878,5

353.699,3

-13,7

9,2

Sales Revenue ( Net )

6.317,8

5.520,5

409.824,3

423.621,1

-12,6

3,4

558,4

558,7

115.993,2

118.803,6

0,0

2,4

Equity Capital

1.741,6

1.325,9

154.074,8

169.534,4

-23,9

10,0

Net Assets

3.864,6

3.637,3

332.845,4

359.483,1

-5,9

8,0

Income of Exercise (Pre-Tax)

144,5

182,4

22.752,9

24.192,2

26,2

6,3

Export (1.000 $)

986,8

841,7

63.337,6

63.712,2

-14,7

0,6

Number of Employees (Person)

8.990

8.056

574.589

596.055

-10,4

3,7

Gross Added Value

Plastic Sector ICC TOP 500

For the PAST 5 YEARS, TOTAL SHARES of the COMPANIES OPERATING in the PLASTIC SECTOR and RANKING in the TOP 500 (Million USD)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Total Production Value of the Sector

22.065

20.694

23.705

28.459

29.335

Total Production of the Companies Ranking in the Top 500

3.109

2.821

3.372

3.637

2.826

Shares of the Companies Ranking in the Top 500 in the Total Production of the Sector (percentage)

14

14

14

13

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Total Export of Products Realized by the Sector (Without Raw Materials)

2.948

2.572

3.012

3.485

4,038

Total Export of Products Realized by the Companies Ranking in the Top 500 (Without Raw Materials)

965

888

917

987

842

Share of Companies Ranking in the Top 500 in Total Export of Products Realized by the Sector (percentage)

33

35

30

28

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tor in 2011, this ratio decreased to 20.8% in 2012. Their share of production fell from 12.8% to 9.6%.

15 plastic producers entered ICC’s 500 second biggest industrial organizations list in 2012 In the analysis conducted by PLASFED over ICC’s 500 second biggest industrial organizations data, according to the average performance data per company over current prices, sales over production and sales revenues of those companies included in the list decreased by 24% and 21%, respectively.

Their exports diminished by 1% as well.

On the other hand, their income of exercise 7

displayed an increase. This high-rate increase in their income of exercise was the only one to increase among performance indicators.

Financial indicators of the companies operating in the plastic sector displayed almost the same realizations with the previous years.

Partial improvements were observed with respect to the profitability of the sector. The ratio of the profitability of sales was 4.6% in 2012. Remarkably, companies ranking in the second 500 in the plastic sector, which operates with low profitability, displayed an increase in their profitability. Besides, “economic profitability” indicator, which signifies the added value of the plastic industries in ICC’s 500 second biggest companies list divided by their total assets, also presented an increase.

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PLASFED President Selçuk Aksoy: Our companies must grow more rapidly PLASFED President Selçuk Aksoy made a remark, emphasizing that the companies operating in the sector must grow more rapidly.

Aksoy told: “Plastic producers have kept growing despite difficult circumstances. However, apparently, as is the case with manufacturing industry in general, our companies in ICC’s top 500 list have been more adversely affected by the national and international negative circumstances than other companies in the sector. Companies operating in the plastic sector require a more rapid growth. It is a wellknown fact that SMEs operating in manufacturing industry in our country display a lower

rate of growth in comparison to both developed countries and developing ones such as ours. This situation applies to the companies in the plastic sector as well.

The number of companies ranking in the top biggest industrial organizations in Turkey fluctuates in every period. In terms of scale, it can be seen that SMEs predominate in our sector. We can say that our companies must strive for growth by all means. Turkish plastic manufacturers display foreign trade surplus on the basis of products. Again, on the same basis, we have a control of the domestic market; yet we have seen during the global crisis that conditions of competition are getting more difficult. It would not be wrong to say that harsh competition will continue in the near future.”

Per Company Performance Changes of Plastic Manufacturing Companies in the 500 Second Biggest Companies according to ICC Ranking (TL)

GENERAL INDUSTRY (500 Companies)

PLASTIC COMPANIES Per Company Average

2011

2012

% Increase

2012

Plastic Sector ICC TOP 500

% Increase

99.871.910

106.801.396

2012 2011 Ranking Ranking

Organizations

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Roma Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

47

61

Ünsa Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

138

109

PİMAŞ Plastik İnşaat Malzemeleri A.Ş.

176

252

Abdioğulları Plastik ve Ambalaj Sanayi A.Ş.

194

177

Novaplast Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

300

309

Serra Sünger Kimya İnşaat Nakliye Petrol Ürünleri Süper Market ve Turizm San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

306

406

Sepaş Plastik Kimya İnşaat Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

326

399

EGEPLAST Ege Plastik Tic. ve San. A.Ş.

357

-

SAFAŞ Saf Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

370

353

Kompen PVC Yapı ve İnşaat Malzemeleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

391

475

Berke Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

429

-

430

277

Farmamak Ambalaj Maddeleri ve Ambalaj Makineleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

443

435

Işık Plastik Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret Pazarlama A.Ş.

491

-

Sanica Isı Sanayi A.Ş.

2012 / 2011

2011

2012

2012 / 2011

102.291.683

81.291.231

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112.035.127

120.598.766

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Gross Added Value

10.930.912

9.769.008

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15.141.718

15.746.553

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Equity Capital

23.027.990

17.287.782

-25

35.239.475

37.953.722

8

Assets

69.719.117

61.015.251

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91.156.351

93.943.283

3

Income of Exercise

1.087.939

2.517.850

131

3.196.159

4.666.542

46

8.130

8.015

-1

15.958

16.918

6

Total 500 Companies

219

160

-27

331

342

3

Plastic Sector Share

Export Number of Employees

8

7

COMPANIES INCLUDED in ICC’s 500 SECOND BIGGEST INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS LIST

Sem Plastik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Total Plastic

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Presidents’ Messages

Sibel Destereci Yılmaz President of PLASFEDDERGI Editorial Board

Communication is one of the most important issues in today’s business world. Once again, mass communication has reached another dimension with the impact of the Internet. This has more important implications for plastics industry, because messages that cause a negative impression of plastics products spread around the world. Based on false assumptions or just arising from prejudices, these messages are getting harder to correct such information when they are repeated in a range of media including individual updates in social media and websites that serve informative purposes.

The fact that other countries also suffer “negative impression” and “repeated false information” of plastics products as revealed by the studies we conducted after the same has reached critical dimensions in Turkey has caught our attention. Moreover, almost all the information that places plastics in an environmental context arises from the common message adopted in the entire world.

Non-governmental organisations operating in the industry in Turkey are preparing for some attempts to struggle this process. A serious study has been conducted for collecting data. We are at the stage of preliminary evaluation for starting a local campaign based on these data. What I want to emphasise here is the importance of launching an international information, public relations and communication programmes. I particularly believe in the importance of information on the recycling process starting with decomposition at source, because one of the basic items of negative impression of plastics with respect to environmental pollution is that the plastics has the major role in the images or videos used in almost every news bulletin. One can Google the images of “garbage” or “pollution” to see the result.

Performance of this task in global scale will contribute to solving the disinformation I have mentioned earlier, because the disinformation that causes the negative impression has spread to whole media “virally” in one of the trendy terms of today’s communication. It is also possible to use this spread for transforming it into a positive behaviour by creating awareness.

Instead of complaining, the call to become part of the solution and recommending a behaviour that may have positive results would be a positive step.

In a period of hope for the end of the global crisis, it will not be wrong to include new subjects in the agenda for development of the industry. Of course there are certain roles we should play for solution of our current problems and development of business opportunities but as can be seen, it is also a priority to change the negative impression of plastics products.

Turkish plastics industry keeps its growth both in domestic market and in foreign market despite some difficulties. Maintenance of country’s economic stability during the global recession has a major effect on this growth. A new period will start with solution of political problems in our region, and it is possible for the current growth trend to gain speed. We predict new opportunities for global cooperation. As the members of the sector and non-governmental organisations, it is one of our roles to make contribution to those who want to engage in business. We would like to perform this task with pleasure.

Regards.

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PAGDER will open liaison and promotion units in 18 countries

Turkish plastic sector is closer to you than ever before into practice. The units will also be able to be organized as showrooms depending on the potential of the countries. The representatives of the firms will undertake all kinds of interviews for the potential of cooperation and provide relevant information to their respondents.

The professionals will also work in such units apart from the firms. The units will organize the promotional activities for the products of the Turkish firms. In addition, they carry on intermediary activities for the cooperation.

The

oldest

non-govern-

mental organization of the sector and Turkish plastic industry, Plastic Industrialists Association (PAGDER), whose head office is situated in Istanbul is preparing for opening foreign promotion and cooperation units in 18 countries. In such units, the works to be performed will be dedicated to the provision of the opportunity to identify the products manufactured in Turkey as well as all sorts of information and cooperation.

It is obvious that the opportunities of communication cannot replace face to face communication despite of the relevant developments. Millions of e-mails, thousands of e-brochures or the websites having the best design aspects do not provide sufficient level of efficiency in the video talks performed with the help of telephone or internet. Speaking

face to face and introducing the products by means of seeing and displaying are the best method. However, this may not be possible all the time. In spite of the fact that the means of transportation increased in number, seeing the products on the spot and organizing business meetings are still time consuming and costly. Opening a unit in the countries of the potential buyers and the companies having the opportunity of cooperation is one of the solutions available. PAGDER carries on a program for this purpose.

The oldest non-governmental organization of the sector and Turkish plastic industry, Plastic Industrialists Association (PAGDER), whose head office is situated in Istanbul, that constitutes almost the half of the plastic sector in Turkey called for its members and asked the countries which they find the joint opening of promotion and cooperation units useful.

A great number of companies took an interest in such issue and it was concluded that such units can be financed in totally 18 countries.

According to the method of the relevant works, at least 15 companies are required to be willing and to declare that they are ready to make contributions for each country. In this way, the activities of a unit which can function smoothly in that country will be able to be put

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PAGDER has not announced the countries in which such communication units will be opened yet. According to the data obtained initially, the firms dealing with plastic mainly showed an interest towards the markets with which Turkey has close relationships; however, the interest towards the countries which promise a potential and still limited level of trade takes place is also high.

The president of the association, Mr. Huseyin Semerci, thinks that the program will enhance accessibility for the potential buyers and also create new cooperation opportunities. Mr. Semerci also states that: “We are trying to organize such units that the firms operating in different sectors and manufacturing different products come together. You move your products to the points where there are buyers available and therefore you need to provide the most comprehensive information.

I think that a positive cooperation atmosphere will be created.

Turkish plastic manufacturers and machine and raw material producers are already present their products more than 15 countries. Of course we are in need of the diversity and increase of such products in quantity.

It must not be forgotten that Turkey is also a significant importer. I believe in the fact that we will have the opportunity of performing our business at more different dimensions than ever before thanks to new opinions besides product merchandising.�

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Procurement investing land in Turkey never been this easy for the plastic industrial businessman Now days, for plastic industy started to frequently talking about Turkey already. Some of the biggest producers in Europe very seriously trying to start buyying companies within 2013. For example, Georg Fischer, bought Hakan Plastik. The giant petrochemistry in Turkey, PETKIM started a investment around 5 Billion USD. End again one of the biggest company in Europe, Ravago is getting ready to announce their new investments in trade and productions in near future.

Companies, which reached world scale capacity in their field, investing regularly for years in Turkey. Turkey’s location is very convenient geographically.

Arrangements for

the improvement of the investment environment in recently after the increased interest in international direct investment. Like every country which focus on the manufacturing industry, is rather difficult to find suitable land. However, 3 members of association of entrepreneurs led by PLASFED, moreover, using govermental incentives in west of Turkey, to invest in organized industrial district has emerged as a powerful alternative.

Turkey has administered a new incentive system to increase investment in manufacturing industry. Investments in the plastics

End of 2012 Turkey’s market size in machinery,end product, and

industry to benefit from these incentives, to make investments due to the industrial

row material is over 39 billion USD. For sure now, end of this year it

district. Under the supervision of the turkish

will be over 40 billion USD. On top of it, Turkey’s very strong commit-

public system, organized industrial districts

ments in exporting makes Turkey well known in international market

are managed as independent legal entities.

Entrepreneurs needs to be built the necessary

buyers. Well, one of the most important matter is how to provide a

infrastructure to be able to established these

appropriate infrastructured lands? Association who are member of

type of districts. Four separate industrial dis-

PLASFED leads to started initiative in this matter to offer investors attractive opportunities. There are 4 continuing organized industrial district projects; specific for plastic industrialist, those are PADGER 2, EGEPLASDER and BURPAS 1. On top of it, some of them already star-

tricts that offers investors the opportunity to work in this context. EGEPLASDER (Aegean Plastic Industrial Solidarity Association) EBSO (Aegean Region Chamber of Industry) started to invest in Menemen Plastic Specialization Organized Industrial. PAGDER (Plastic Entrepreneurs Association of Istanbul) is conduct-

ted to receieve investments.

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ed a district which is in Vize, Kırklareli near by

dition, some of the profit that they gained will

Istanbul, founded PADGER and ASLAN Plastic

receive a deduction from taxes, which will be

Solidarity Organized Industrial District infra-

calculated according to investment amount.

structure is almost finished and will be soon

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-PAGDER is turning part of the Bilecik Osmaneli’s existing organized industrial districts into a special plastic district which is west of Turkey in Marmara region,

district take prerequest from the companies

-PAGDER stands out for two organized industrial district projects

and this district ought to have a section which

Central office is located in İstanbul,

ing into a plastic organized district. On going

is suitable for plastic investments, agreed.

PAGDER (Plastic industrial Association), which

operation is turning Bilecik Organized Indus-

BURPAS (Bursa Plastic and Packaging Entre-

is also one of the oldest social society associa-

trial District’s part of it which already having

preneurs Association) leads that starting a

tion in Turkish plastic section has been offer-

enough land, into Plastik Specialization Or-

district which has 52 partnered cooperation

ing the opportunity of two different projects

ganized Industrial District agreed. PAGDER,

and started looking for proper land.

appropriate investments location. The first

started to call prerequest and reached enough

one of these and that is near by İstanbul is

prerequest to start this district.

start selling lands. PAGDER is another project is Bilecik Osmaneli Plastic Organized Industrial

PAGDER also perform another project near by gulf of Izmit, Osmaneli, Bilecik turn-

All of the projects common trait is all of

located in Vize, Kırklareli, PAGDER and ASLAN

Speciality of Bilecik Osmaneli’s to in-

them are located in Turkey’s industrial dis-

Organized Industrial District’s land sales con-

vetors is receiving large amount of incentive.

tricts. For this reason finding white and blue

tinues. Project has progressed very fast and

Investments into this district benefits from

collar workers, transportation, communica-

at this time infrastucture and superstructure

Turkish incentive system planing’s fourth re-

tion, and social life gives advantage. When

construction continues. In this district, com-

gion investment incentive. Within this scope,

you look closer to these ventures each and

panies who already bought lands, expecting

investments after KDV and Tariffs, obtained

every one of them have various advantages.

to start to build facilities until the end of 2013.

profits could be tax free up to half of the in-

District works is managed by PAGDER presi-

vestments. (This tax portion which is non-

In Menemen Plastic Organized Industrial District’s Entrepreneurs started the construction.

dent Hüseyin Semerci who is plastic machine

taken, for a specific formula annually will be

and part manufacturer and entrepreneur

deducted) Investor companies, will receive

Fidan Aslan. In the region, the zoning, subdi-

deduction from social security premiums for a

vision and infrastructure applications mostly

certain time.

Izmir Menemen located in west of Turkey

completed in September 2103 . PAGDER and

Osmaneli, Bilecik located so closed by to

founded Menemen Plastic Specialization Or-

ASLAN organized industrial district plastic

developed industrial district therefore there

ganized Industrial District, has 920 thousand

manufacturers with machine manufacturers

are not an issue to human resources transpor-

square meter land. In this district infrastruc-

supply chain and other businesses expected

tation and communication. District has con-

ture is mostly finished and some of the com-

interactions side by side should be very impor-

nection to railroad and highway. District is 90

panies already started to build their factories.

tant to create interactions. Until now there are

km away from one of the largest port, Gemlik.

District has a potential to be expanded.

32 company is registered in the district.

Distance to İstanbul is 180 kilometer.

PAGDER and ASLAN is creating various

-Bursa where the center of the automotive in Turkey, started to venture plastic district.

District which is Turkey’s long-estab-

opportunities for the investors. Out of all the

lished industrial and trade center near by life

most important factor is altough İstanbul is

quality is very high city where population 4

not in under the areas for receiving incentive,

million by the Aegean Sea 30 minute to Izmir,

been located in a location near by İstanbul but

BURPAS (Bursa plastic and Packing In-

has every possible option of transportation.

other city for this reason investors can receive

dustrial Association) is started to organize a

Some of the other advantages of the district

the incentive. Ones who can invest in this dis-

project to create a organized industrial district

are highway of Istanbul, IZBAN Metro Station,

trict can receive deductions from property tax,

in Bursa where is center of automotive indus-

and to near by of Turkish petrochemistry giant

some environment fees. Investors, receive

try and tourism in Turkey. Until now there are

PETKİM. Menemen Plastic Specialization Or-

certain percentage deductions from social se-

52 member manufaturars organized a coop-

ganized Industrial District, managed by Salih

curity payments and part of the profits income

erative to start to find a location fro the dis-

Esen who is EBSO’s president of the assembly

taxes depending upon their investments for a

trict. Bursa, either international roads or port

and one of the most successful Entrepreneur

specific time period. Under the general incen-

of Gemlik, and international airport and devel-

in Turkish plastic industry. The few remaining

tive will be excused on their investments KDV

oped social life stands out as one of the city.

lots for sale continues in the region.

and Tariffs.

Besides, for investors perspective, it is impor-

PAGDER and ASLAN organized industrial

tant to have human resources advantage to

The plastic entrepreneurs who will invest

district is by location, transportation, com-

have blue and white collar positions. One of

in Izmir Menemen has to invest at least 1 mil-

munication and human resources in a very

the most important element is to develop a

lion TL to be able to benefit from the special

strong point. From the district, access to Çorlu

project that establish a power plant in the dis-

insentives. Under the circumstances, to be

and İstanbul’s airport ease and also, reach big

trict to have extra advantage to investments

able to benefited form general insentives

ports of Turkey Tekirdağ and Ambarlı from

lead by the president of BURPAS İlker Biliktü.

which includes to be exemptions of KDV and

the main roads. Location where the district

Feasibility studies has begun for the genera-

Tariffs. Investors can receive the deduction

is west of european side of Turkey, near by of

tion of energy.

from social security portion for 3 years. In ad-

roads which leads to highways to Europe.

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Production of plastics in Turkey will reach the level of USD 33 billion In Turkey, one of the major manufacturers of plastics in Europe, end of year predictions of 2013 are published. According to the data generated by PLASFED and PAGDER, production in Turkey will reach the level of USD 33.1 billion by the end of this year. 2012 ended at the level of USD 29.3 billion.

PLASFED predicts that Turkish plastics sector is to reach a production sum of USD 33.1 billion by a 12,9 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Size of the Turkish market will reach USD 35.9 billion with a USD 2.8 billion import. Generating extensive data on Turkish plastics sector, PLASFED has made a press conference on 6-month performance and end of year predictions for 2013. According to this, plastics import of Turkey will reach 7.8 million tons at the end of the year, which means a 8,9 per cent increase compared to 2012.

January-June 2013 Data Growth of Turkish plastic products market continues. Amounts and sums of production, export, and import have given serious signs of increase compared to the previous year. According to the data published by PLASFED, 3,89 million tons of plastics took place in Turkey at the end of the first six months of the year. While 765 million tons of this production was exported, 261 thousand tons of plastics was imported.

Total price of this production was calculated to be USD 16,5 billion. The amount of six-month added value was USD 6,6 billion. It has been determined that sum of import was USD 1,4 billion, and export was USD 2,4 billion.

Foreign trade surplus of Turkish plastics manufacturers was USD 944 million by the end of the first half of 2013.

On the other hand, high amount of plastics raw material import of Turkey continued.

While 427 thousand tons of plastics was

manufactured in Turkey by the end of 2013, 270 thousand tons of this was exported. Import, on the other hand, equaled 3 million and 77 thousand tons. If this trend continues, manufacturing of raw materials is predicted to reach 853 thousand tons and import to 6,2 million tons by the end of the year. These data stands for a 9,8 per cent increase in raw material import throughout the year.

Sum of indirect export may reach 6 billion Dollars Besides, according to the data that cover plastic products used in other exported goods along with the direct export of the sector, total export of the sector has reached USD 5.3 billion by the end of the first six months of the year. The sum of indirect export is predicted to be USD 3 billion. It is also predicted that the sector will have reached a direct export level of USD 4.7 billion and an indirect export level of USD 6 billion by the end of the year.

2013 end of year predictions The published data regarding the end of year predictions of 2013 show that the fast growth of plastic product manufacture in Turkey will continue. It is seen that manufacturing of plastic products is expected to increase by 13 per cent, export by 17 per cent, and import by 10 per cent. The expectation that export will outgrow import may increase the foreign trade surpl us of plastic products by 29 per cent.

SUPPLY-DEMAND OF PLASTIC PRODUCTS IN TURKEY (Million USD)

Selçuk Aksoy, the Chairman of PLASFED is satisfied with the results of the first half.

Evaluating the published data, Aksoy is of the opinion that the situation in Turkish export markets should be monitored. He states that “Elements of risks in foreign markets, primarily in EU, are still in effect. Also the authorities have stated that the growth rate of Turkish economy will remain under the target of 4 per cent. We are entering a phase that should be managed carefully in all respects. Signs of recovery in EU countries facilitated by their large economies have given some hope even though these are not great hopes”.

Some detail data Some of the details that catch attention in end of year predictions of 2013 published by PLASFED are as follows: -Manufacture of plastics in Turkey will increase by 12 per cent and reach USD 31.2 billion. Turkey will exceed USD 30 billion both in production and in consumption for the first time.

-14 per cent in value of products manufactured in Turkey will be exported. 9 per cent of domestic market will be met by import.

-By the end of the 6 months of the year, the average price of import of plastic products was estimated to be $5,42 / kg, and average price of export of the same to be $3,08 / kg.

-Turkish plastics manufacturers have made exports to 180 different countries. The first 10 countries in export are Iraq, Germany, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, England, France, Libya, Romania, Iran, and Bulgaria respectively.

These 10 countries make up 47 per cent of the total export.

SUPPLY-DEMAND OF PLASTIC PRODUCTS IN TURKEY (Thousand Tons)

2012 (12 months)

2013/6 months

2013 (12 Months- Estimated)

% Increase ( 2013 / 2012 )

Production

29.335

16.533

33.132

12,9

Production

Import

2.576

1.412

2.825

9,6

Import

492

261

521

6,1

Export

4.038

2.356

4.712

16,7

Export

1.368

765

1.531

11,9

Domestic Consumption

27.874

15.590

31.245

12,1

Domestic Consumption

6.284

3.388

6.791

8,1

Foreign Trade Deficit / Surplus

1.461

944

1.887

29,1

Foreign Trade Deficit / Surplus

877

505

1.009

15,1

Export / Production ( % )

14

14

14

Export / Production ( % )

19

20

20

Import / Domestic Consumption (%)

9

9

9

Import / Domestic Consumption (%)

8

8

8

157

167

167

278

294

294

Export / Import ( % )

14

Export / Import ( % )

2012 (12 months)

2013/6 months

2013 (12 Months- Estimated)

% Increase ( 2013 / 2012 )

7.161

3.892

7.800

8,9

Years

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PLASFED, Strong representation PLASFED is celebrating its second anniversary nowadays.

Federation, which is organized in order to meet the needs of social responsibility and nongovernmental organization upper structure, has been recently established, but it is not ‘new’ indeed. Because the Federation contains the background of organizations having 49 years of experience within itself in the plastics industry whose expansion took place in the last 70 years.

Turkey Plastics Industry met with the first manufacturers shortly after the expansion of the plastic production in the world.

Today it has become one of the world’s rare production and trading centres. During the years when the plastic newly began to become widespread, Turkish manufacturers established the first non-governmental organization in 1969 in İstanbul: PAGDER Plastics Industrialists Association. The association opened branches in other cities as the production of plastics widespread. Cooperation model was developed with local associations rather than the branches in the cities where the need for local organization arose.

Plastic industrialists served to the industry and their country by establishing cooperatives and foundations in order to meet the needs for social responsibility, enterprise zone, communication, education and coordination in later years.

-Together, more powerful As in the whole of Europe, non-governmental organizations, associations and foundations work for their own purposes through trade-unions in Turkey. Certainly, union of

these structures around a central structure, particularly sector advocacy, is necessary for international relations and coordination.

PLASFED was established to meet this need after a long evaluations. The federation founded by 5 major associations of Turkey determined its aims for all functions expected by an upper structure.

Since its foundation phase, PLASFED containing all experiences of the member associations has put the work for the problems of the sector available for the whole world on its agenda. Negative perceptions recently developed for the plastic is one of the priorities among these. Besides sector advocacy, before the decision-makers, it is the most important and recognized organization trying to perform the demands of the industry. Moreover its membership in the international organizations continues.

Member associations of PLASFED are already performing 72% of Turkey plastic production. 60% of the total number of producers and 59% of the total employee are the members of associations constituting PLASFED. The new associations will begin to work within PLASFED in the near future.

PLASFED, not being contented with only this, prioritized creating a vision and perception of social responsibility. PLASFED specified its objectives as follows: coordination and communication with public institutions, com-

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munication with the public, the protection of fair competitiveness, meeting high demands of production processes and products in terms of health, safety and environment, contributing to training activities, working for sustainable development.

PLASFED is celebrating its second anniversary with 5 non-governmental organizations that each one is active in its own field and area today.

PLASFED Board of Directors: Chairman Selcuk Aksoy.

Vice Chairman Yusuf Ozkan Vice Chariman Ilker Biliktu Members: Salih Esen Sabahattin Gaga Ahmet Yalcinkaya Kurt Kuruc Mehmet Fatih Karakaya Ayhan Catalkaya Mehmet Gul PLASFED Plastic Industrialists Federation www.plasfed.org Barbaros Cad. Istanbul Ticaret Sarayı, No:294 Giyimkent – ISTANBUL Phone: +90 212 438 2619 Fax: +90 212 438 1593 E-mail: plasfed@plasfed.org.tr

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Plastics Industry Federation: and synergy PAGDER – PLASTIC INDUSTRIALISTS ASSOCIATION PAGDER is the first association of the plastic industry in Turkey, as well as one of the associations previously established in the manufacturing industry. It was established in 1969 in order to gather manufacturers operating in Turkey plastic industry under the same roof.

It played the role of roof organization of plastic industrialists and successfully carried out its task related to sector advocacy during the process of growth and development of the industry throughout Turkey. PAGDER is in the source position of all turning points in the process of development of Turkey plastic industry. It is one of the primary organizations which are the most important experience sharers of rapidly growing sector.

It has also represented Turkey in the international organizations of Turkey plastic industry for many years. PAGDER is a member of the following organizations: • Plastics Europe – Association of EU Plastics Raw Material Manufacturers • EuPC - European Union of Plastics Converters • EUROMAP – Association of EU Manufacturers of Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery PAGDER, as expected from a non-governmental organization, carries out activities for sector advocacy, solidarity and cooperation with members of the industry. It has a comprehensive training support program for the provision of manpower needed by the sector. Moreover, it established PAGDER-ASLAN Plastic Industrial District and made it ready to invest in order to ensure appropriate infrastructure investment area which is one of the most important needs for the sector by performing a successful implementation.

PAGDER is the leading organization among the organizations producing systematic and the most comprehensive data for Turkey plastic industry.

In the near future, it will open foreign representatives in the countries having potential where intensive trade relations with its stakeholders are observed. It also carries out national participation organisations and implements the program for the marketing activities in the international fairs of Turkey plastic industry with the stakeholder organization, IKMIB (Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters Associations).

Contact: t İstanbul Ticare Barbaros Cad. l bu Giyimkent - İstan Sarayı, No:293 e Association: President of th ci Hüseyin Semer 2 438 2619 21 0 Phone : +9 2 438 1593 21 0 +9 : Fax pagder.org Web : www. @pagder.org E-mail : pagder

ANKARA PLASTIC INDUSTRIALISTS ASSOCIATION

BURPAS - BURSA PLASTIC AND PACKING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Ankara Plastic Industrial Area came into operation under the name of Aydın Plastikçiler Sanayi Sitesi Yapı Kooperatifi with 250 business offices. The vast majority of the firms on the area is operating in the production of mold and plastic. It has a significant production capacity in the production of injection, blowing, vacuum, film stretching, special profile and foam profiles.

Bursa Plastic and Packing Manufacturers Association went into action in 2006 as Bursa Office of PADGER Plastic Manufacturers Association on the purpose of rationalising the potential of plastic industry in Bursa, and in parallel with its development within this period, after departing from PADGER, it has continued to activities as Bursa Plastic and Packing Manufacturers Association, short name of which is BURPAS.

Contact: 21.

Sanayi Bölgesi, İvedik Organize ra ka dik - An Cad., No:149 İve e Association: President of th Yunus Karakas 2 395 1073 Phone : +90 31 3444 : +90 312 395 Fax r g.t .or sd ap w.

Web : ww .org.tr sd ap o@ inf : E-mail

Plastic manufacturers of Bursa fell under a new organization. In the event that Bursa Office of Plastic Manufacturers Association stopped its activity, plastic manufacturers will operate in under the name of Bursa Plastic and Packing Manufacturers Association (BURPAS) even after.

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Contact: an Bölgesi, Ali Osm Organize Sanayi rsa Bu :5 No k.

So 2.

Sönmez Bulvarı, e Association: President of th Ilker Biliktü 4 243 1358 Phone : +90 22 4 243 8139 22 0 : +9 Fax rpas.org Web : www.bu @burpas.org E-mail : burpas

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EGEPLASDER - EGE PLASTIC MANUFACTURERS SOLIDARITY ASSOCIATION In the event that Aegean Region Plastic Manufacturers saw the concertedness as essential, EBSO Plastic Professional Committee Members founded Ege Plastic Manufacturers Solidarity Association (Egeplasder) in 2001 on the purpose of assembling the sector members under the same roof, exchanging information related to professional subjects, working in the way of public disclosure, producing ideas in the economic, cultural and social subjects related to plastic sector in Aegean Region an Turkey. This association has still 77 members. 19 members of our present members were elected as parliamentary and professional committee members of Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and so the opportunity of representing our sector and transferring its problems has been found.

Up to this present day as single association in the region representing the plastic industrialists, EGEPLASDER was involved in activities for solution of industrial problems, organized events of domestic and overseas important fair participation, industrial magazine studies, various vocational education seminars and conferences and executed EU and state sponsored projects. With five founding association in 2011 PLASFED has carried out its establishment of “Plastic Industries Federation” Under the leadership of Our Industry Professional Committee and Association, studies of bringing “Menemen Plastic Specialization Organized Industrial Zone” required in Izmir in our industry have been executed. It executed organization studies of “PLASTECH Fair”, whose the very first is carried out in May in 2012, with IZFAS. With the support given by our members in the coming peri-

Contact: lu rı, Karaahmetog Sair Esref Bulva 2 :2 No ptan Mah., Ishanı, Ismet Ka a - Izmir K:6/608 Cankay e Association: President of th Erol Paksu 2 441 7412 Phone : +90 23 7719 : +90 232 489 Fax r.org.tr de las ep eg Web : www. eplasder.org.tr E-mail : info@eg

ods, we believe that our studies will reach further level.

KAYPIDER - ASSOCIATION OF KAYSERI PLASTIC OPERATORS Association of Kayseri Plastic Operators, whose short name is KAYPIDER, was established in 2008 by 45 plastic operators to service to the Kayseri plastic operators, state problems to the competent authorities and help in the solutions of technical problems. There are about 200 companies and 4000 employer making production in various areas of plastic industry in Kayseri. Because we believe to strengthen bonds of unity, solidarity, cooperation and interdependency and principle of collaboration, unity of power, in order to ensure the integrity of the sector Kayseri Plastic Operators was founded. In the present time, our 55 member’s references in the shopping are given by our association and with this references are provided for outside clients to be comfortable. Against misinformation of public and negative sense against plastics, which affect all of our companies servicing in the every field of sector, our association gives necessary respond by using its right to speak on behalf of all of its members. KAYPIDER takes part between founding members of Plastic Industries Federation by keeping together with associations in the provinces of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa to become more popular.

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Contact: Cad. Mah., Hastane Gevher Nesibe an sin ca :54/1 Ko Bezmez Apt., No Kayseri e Association: President of th Yusuf Ozkan 2 232 1538 Phone : +90 35 1535 : +90 352 232 Fax r.org.tr ide yp ka Web : www. r.org.tr ide yp ka o@ E-mail : inf

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PLASFEDDERGİ

Presidents’ Messages

Ankara has been a centre of civilisations since the ancient periods. From the Bronze Age to the ancient city where the “Gordian Knot” originates from, this region was home to lots of cultures. Transformation of the history of Ankara started with its status as headquarters garrison in the war of independence that led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, and later as the Capital of the young country. It remained a city of trade as the result of a population that is mainly made up of government workers, as is the case in all administrative centres.

However, in the last 20 years, this has completely changed.

Yunus Karakaş

Chairman Association of Ankara Plastics Industrialists APSD

With a population of 4.9 million, today Ankara is the second most populated city in Turkey and one of the largest metropolitan cities in the world. It is a point of attraction for business and social life of almost all provinces in its vicinity due to its central location in Anatolia. What gives Ankara its particular importance is its status as almost the only centre of R&D and production in Turkey due to the properties of some branches of industry.

Ankara is the home of defensive and aviation industry in Turkey. ASELSAN, the manufacturer of electronic and mechanical systems and the aviation company TAI are among the 100 major institutions of defensive industry. In the field of defensive industry, management and manufacturing facilities of manufacturing of flight and satellite systems, land vehicles, electronics, rocket systems, and software companies, some of which are unrivalled in their field are located in Ankara. An organised industrial zone that will incorporate the companies that manufacture in the sub-sectors needed by the Aviation industry is being established.

The headquarters of most contracting companies not only in Turkey but also in Global scale are in Ankara. There is a traditionally settled furniture industry. Two companies that manufacture heavy vehicles manufacture in Ankara, and Aksaray, a nearby city, for a long time. Ankara is also home to 41 per cent of the companies that manufacture and trade medical products in Turkey.

There are 16 active universities in Ankara. 2 additional universities have completed legal procedures and gained permission for establishment. An application has been made for two more universities that will offer degree in medicine. These universities have 250 thousand students and 18 thousand teaching staff.

6 of the industrial zones called teknokent which aim for high-technology manufacturing, R&D, development of innovation processes, and which are governed by a law that regulates a model promoting cooperation between universities and industrial entities are again in Ankara. 41 per cent of 1492 R&D companies are located in Ankara. Half of the personnel employed in such companies live in Ankara.

So, what do these data mean for the plastics sector? Ankara still falls behind in terms of its weight in the whole plastics industry but it offers one of the biggest opportunities for sophisticated products. Powerful companies in medical devices, aviation, defensive electronics and platforms as well as furniture and construction industry operate in Ankara. We have companies that supply goods for the first observation satellite manufactured in Turkey. Centre of a region that is one of the densest food industries, Ankara offers good opportunities for packaging industry.

In order to make us of such potential, powerful companies are already centred on Ankara.

Existence of well-managed organised trade zones is an important factor in this. Infrastructure is complete to a great extent.

Of course the existing structure must be improved and a planning must be made for innovations. The major initiative of the Association of Ankara Plastics Industrialists in this respect is clustering activities. Our industrialists that have taken part in the on-going defensive and medical industry clustering activities have started reaping the benefits of these activities. We are working on diversifying this for the plastics sector with our stakeholders.

Ankara is likely to become a region in which the plastics industry will frequently be heard of. We would always be glad to see you in our city.

Greetings and regards.

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EGEPLASDER-İZFAŞ offering a new strong fair to the plastics industry with PLASTECH

The second PLASTECH fair organized by EGEPLASDER and İZFAŞ cooperation has finished. The fair, based in Izmir, has proved to be a strong platform for the companies of plastics industry. The fair is a candidate to offer new chances for the plastics industry in Izmir and the Aegean Region, which are among the busiest industrial centers.

Izmir, which holds the most essential international fair, Izmir İnternational Fair, has also realized a new platform for the plastics industry. Organized bythe Aegean Plastics Industrialists Solidarity Association (EGEPLASDER) and the Izmir Fair Services Culture and Arts (IZFAŞ), which have been organizing Izmir fair for years now, PLASTECH 2013 was held in April for the second time for the pleasure of its attendants. The fair also proved its potential to become an alternative for the industry in the future.

Finished in April with the attendants from every branch of the plastics industry, PLASTECH – Plastics, Packaging and Technologies Fair has drawn companies from 10 different countries exhibiting their products and services and visitors from 29 different countries. A total of 133 companies from Turkey and other countries exhibited their products and services in the fair.

In PLASTECH the companies drew the attention of the suppliers of packaging, plastics, rubber, polyester, pvc door-window profiles, pipe manufacturing technologies and acces-

sories, recycling systems and equipment, plastic processing machines and raw materials. Attendants introduced their products and services in an area extending 15 thousand square meters in total.

EGEPLASDER Chairman Erol Paksu : We are offering a strong alternative EGEPLASDER Chairman Erol Paksu, commenting on PLASTECH, said that PLASTECH has proved its potential to become a much bigger and stronger fair in the next years.

Underlining that Izmir and Aegean Region are among the most important industrial centers of Turkey, Paksu told that these two offer plenty of chances for the plastics industry, thanks to this feature. Stating that there is currently a strong infrastructure in raw material, logistics, commerce and product manufaturing directly towards plastic products, Paksu reminded that a couple of investments are on course to raise the share of Izmir and Aegean Region in the future. Paksu stated that when these investments are completed, many more companies will be coming to Izmir

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and underlined that PLASTECH will take its place as a strong platform in the light of an increasing labor capacity. Paksu said “PLASTECH made a good start pleasing its attendants and visitors. We believe that it will be a stronger trade mark and contribute more to the industry. We are offering a strong alternative in a developing region for a developing industry. Izmir has already drawn attention as an important centre for plastics industrialists with its new investment atmosphere resulting from yet-to-be-completed investments and opening of Menemen Organized Industrial Zone. We see that the future of Izmir is full of opportunities when we consider access to strong markets, logistic possibilities and well trained labor force.” İZFAŞ General Manager V. Mehmet Şakir Örs underlined that the fair, having professional and consumer visitors from 39 different cities in Turkey and 29 different countries, is a strong message in his evaluation. Şakir Örs stated that the fair had the most visitors coming from Manisa and Istanbul cities within Turkey and from Romania internationally.

PLASTECH had visitors from various countries, including the USA, Germany, Albany, Algeria, China, Morocco, France, South Africa, Holland, Iraq, Iran, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Kosovo, Libya, Lebanon, Egypt, Nigeria, Romania, Russia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Ukraine, Jordan and Greece. A comprehensive exchange of information was performed during the seminar held as part of the fair.

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Presidents’ Messages

Bursa is the first major capital of Ottoman Empire. The first and largest centre for winter tourism in Turkey, Uludağ has a cultural dimension from the Ottoman times: on the other side of the unique inner sea of Marmara – İstanbul – there is a popular joke that goes like “Uludağ is seen when the weather is fine”. The origins of this joke is in the memory of the first major capital of Ottoman Empire. This has also concrete reflections in art: Uludağ is always placed in the landscape in paintings of Bosphorus in the Ottoman era as if Uludağ is just next to İstanbul, be it painted by an Ottoman artist or a foreign one.

İlker Biliktü

Chairman Association of Bursa Plastics and Packaging Industrialists BURPAS

Today Bursa attracts many Turkish and foreign tourists with its natural gifts on the side of Marmara Sea. Besides, it is home to many successful companies we are proud of. Among these companies, the automotive industry comes first. There are several branches of industry that develop in connection with automotive industry. With Uludağ University, one of the rooted universities of Turkey, as well as experienced and hardworking population we are one of the most attractive and as a matter of fact, the largest provinces of Turkey and Europe.

Plastics industry is one of the most important branches of industry in Bursa. Successful in many areas, our companies operate in end-user products as well as technical ones. Growth rates of business enterprises, majority of which are SMEs are at satisfactory levels. We are looking for ways of improving this. Our attempts for an Organised Industrial Zone are a product of these efforts. We hope to provide our colleagues with place of investment for reasonable costs.

In general, Turkey is an advantaged location for plastics industry. In specific, Bursa is a province that stands out with logistic facilities. Logistic advantage means opportunity for our companies that specialise in a certain area as well as large scale productions. We know there are entrepreneurs that intend to make use of this advantage. Bursa and Turkey has a good location for companies that will work with a flexible structure in the field of food, textile, and retail.

Packaging materials manufactured in Turkey are not only preferred in Turkey but also in developed countries. Countries with changing consumption habits have growing interest in such products.

When new necessities arise in this respect, Turkey is one of the first countries that are first referred to. As well as earning a more advantageous position in developing countries in forthcoming period, Turkish companies will also stand out in developed countries. We can consider Belgium, Germany, and Austria as such countries.

The world is trying to get rid of the most extensive crisis of recent times. Business relationships will gain more importance in near future. We need closer relationships for plastics industry. There is no reason to limit ourselves with trade shows. Upper entities of labour organisations, and international activities of non-governmental organisations in Turkey are extending. One will be able to find many Turkish companies nearby. Commercial agencies of embassies and consulates are currently in operation. In addition, it will be possible to find direct representatives of private sector and even the units that includes showrooms.

Another necessary activity for the upcoming term will be in the field of training. We are at the stage of planning training activities for innovation, technology, and production with BURPAS and BEGEV – Bursa Educational Development Association. We are preparing for a project that includes information exchange with BEGEV in European level.

- We are keeping our hopes Businesspeople must be ready for hard times. Along with the global crisis, the problems in Middle East and North Africa demoralised us all. Always ready for hard times, businesspeople also overcome difficulties and contribute to better times. After all, conducting a business, manufacturing also includes contributing to the welfare of all.

In spite of hardships of today, these hard times will also be overcome, and new business opportunities will arise. My personal opinion is that we will enter a phase of solution for political instabilities by the second quarter of 2014. We will be more hopeful to spread welfare and earn more by then.

As I stated earlier, Bursa is located in an excellent place both in terms of business and in terms of nature. It has always been in favour historically. I would like to state that we will be happy to welcome you to one of the most beautiful and biggest provinces of Turkey.

Regards.

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Domestic sales of plastic processing machines in Turkey are estimated to worth $748 million (USD) in 2013 PLASFED, in their report which included realizations in the first

foreign- and domestic-origin products in Tur-

half of 2013 concerning plastic processing machines in Turkey and re-

key (domestic market – investment of plastic

levant year-end estimations, report that they are expecting $748 mil-

processing machines) to remain around $748 million.

lion worth total sales in the domestic market. Although Turkish plastic

Some remarkable findings in the PLAS-

processing machines manage to export a significant amount of their

FED report related to the realizations in the

production, they are complaining about being overlooked by domestic producers. The sector expects support in order to increase their do-

first half of 2013 and year-end estimations concerning plastic processing machines: • In the plastic processing machines sector, by the end of 2013, it is estimated that

mestic sales as well as production-exportation.

production will increase by 12% and exports by %18 with respect to 2012. On the other

PLASFED (Federation of Plastic Industri-

machines and relevant components have re-

hand, imports may decrease by 10% and do-

es), which generates comprehensive data on

alized an amount of production worth $175

mestic sales (machinery component invest-

the plastic sector, issued their report on the

million whereas exports are worth $69 mil-

ments) may fall by 9%.

realizations in the first half of 2013 and year-

lion in the first six months. Whereas national

• The countries from which Turkey im-

end estimations for 2013 concerning plastic

producers have sold products worth $106

ports the most are Germany, China, Italy, Ta-

processing machines. In the report, it is main-

million to the domestic market, the amount of

iwan, Austria and South Korea, respectively.

tained that the sector has realized an amount

imports has exceeded twice this value, reac-

On the other hand, those to which Turkey ex-

of production worth $175 million in the first

hing $268 million. At the end of the first six

ports the most are Russia, Iran, Romania, Bul-

six months of the year, and, given such data,

months of the year, the weight of imports in

garia, Germany, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and UAE.

total amount of production and exportation

the domestic market has been 72% while the

• Seen only on the basis of machines –

are expected to worth $350 million and $135

rate of exports meeting imports has remained

notwithstanding components and accessory

million at the end of the year. The sector pre-

at 26%.

– it draws attention that the unit prices of

sents signs of increase regarding exports, and the amount of importation is expected to fall.

Year-end estimations for 2013!

Nevertheless, foreign-origin products still

Based on the realizations in the first six months, year-end estimations were provided

predominate in the sector.

export and of import have been almost equalised by the first half of 2013. The relevant data suggest that unit export price is $12 per kg, whereas unit import price is $12.7 per kg.

in the PLASFED report as well. According to

• When components and accessory are

The rate of exports meeting imports is 26% for the first half of the year!

this, production of plastic processing machi-

included, export prices have fallen in the first

nes may reach an amount worth $350 mil-

six months of the year, although they remain

lion at the end of 2013. In the report, which

close to import prices.

According to the realizations in the first

estimates that imports will reach $536 mil-

• Foreign trade deficit in the sector,

half of 2013 in the plastic processing machi-

lion, the amount of exports is estimated to

which peaked by $589 million in 2011, and

nes sector, producers of plastic processing

become $138 million, whereas total sales of

which has fallen since 2012, has kept decreasing in the first six months of the year as well.

PLASTIC PROCESSING MACHINES OVERALL DEMAND – SUPPLY BALANCE (MILLION DOLARS)

It is estimated that foreign trade deficit will be

2012 (12 months)

2013 / 6 months

2013 (estimated )

%Rise (estimated) 2013 / 2012

Production

311

175

350

12

• Domestic sales in the sector – mac-

Import

596

268

536

-10

hinery and component investment of the

Export

123

69

138

13

Domestic Sales

785

374

748

-5

Export / Production ( % )

39

39

Import / Domestic Sales ( % )

76

72

Export / Import ( % )

21

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$398 million by the end of the year.

plastic sector – are expected to fall by 5% compared to the previous year. In the light of year-end estimations concerning the sector, the amount of investment from 2003 to 2013 has reached $6.5 billion.

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Presidents’ Messages

Aegean Region has historically been a place with a vivid economic life. Along with being a strong place of production due to the strong land structure, the settlements across the region, primarily İzmir, has always been a centre of strong economic activities, production and trade. It is not surprising to see this is where money and economic-commercial rules originate from!

Today the Aegean region keeps its historical features with its social life, modern and lively cities and as a centre of production. Along with being a region where the largest industrial entities of Turkey are found, this region also boasts a very strong agricultural production.

Erol Paksu Chairman Aegean Plastics Industrialists Solidarity Association EGEPLASDER

Also in terms of plastics industry, İzmir and Aegean Region are only second to İstanbul-Marmara Region in Turkey in terms of the strongest structures. We are one of the strongest petrochemical fields of Turkey and Europe. We have many powerful companies in plastic products with high added value.

Taking place in every walk of life, plastic products are used as the alternatives of other materials as well as being used with other products. Plastics and similar products are now essentials, and they have become one of the main items of material industry.

Due to increasing demand for plastic products in Aegean region but also in Turkey in general, the region attracts great attention. The attention caught by Menemen Specialised Organised Industrial Zone is one of the major proofs of this attention. Also EGEPLASTECH, our fair based in İzmir, which we have successfully completed the second time and which is clear to use its strong potential towards future, has proven a powerful meeting point.

Turkish plastics industry has proven its reliability and quality as one of the sectors that have grown and taken care of improving itself in 1990s in particular. Our plastics industrialists rank in higher positions with their sub-branches in both world class and among European countries. The reason for this success is its status as operating in a family environment that is made up of well-educated managers and the employees trained by them, manufacturing in demanded quality in spite of all hardships, deliver on time with a well-planned and programmed approach, offering the most reasonable price, open to recommendations, and as one of the sectors that grows most quickly.

It is also evident that our path is clear in terms of development. Every day we hear of the news of a new investment. Foreign partnerships, mergers and acquisitions are on the increase. Our companies operating in Turkey perform the courageous initiatives towards the new markets. As I am sure you all know, Turkey is just in the middle of a large geography that may see a powerful increase of demand in coming 10-15 years. We are confident in ourselves for evaluating these markets, because we already have an infrastructure in terms of trained manpower, business performance capacity, incorporation, logistic advantages, suitability of business environment for production, and provision of physical environments. It is time for the entrepreneurs that will make use of this infrastructure. As is the case for thousands of years, entrepreneurs of Turkey and the world are getting together for conducting business in Aegean Region.

Location of Turkey on the meeting point of Europe and Asia provides a powerful advantage for Turkish plastics industry. The level of quality that will satisfy the consumer has already been reached. We are aware of this: There is a tough competition both in domestic market and in foreign market in plastics industry. We see that there are certain difficulties in terms of raw materials to lead this competitive environment. In addition to absence of a supply problem, a period of managing stable pricing and the risks related to currency rate differences for those who conduct business for the domestic market arises. Of course the growth and production of higher amounts (scale economy) also stand out. Our SMEs must turn into larger companies without remaining as SMEs for a long time.

I can say that there is a general tendency in Aegean Region and Turkey in this respect.

There is a wise saying in Turkish: Why wait to make halva if you have flour, sugar, and water?

This is the situation for plastics industrialists in Aegean Region and Turkey. We always welcome the entrepreneurs that will make the halva. They may consult us on whatever they want.

I wish you a good day with good earnings.

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Kayseri Plastics Operators Association– KAYPİDER contributes to plastics with education and social responsibility Kayseri, one of the most important cities of Turkey with a strong industry and business history, is rapidly progressing in plastics, as well. One of the 5 founder associations of PLASFED, the Kayseri Plastics Operators Association has gained notoriety for its social responsibility and education programs. KAYPİDER, which designed two puppet characters, namely PETO and PETSI to educate children about a common prejudice around the world against plastics regarding envi-

KAYPİDER put into practice a regional

ronmental pollution, gave infor-

educational program starting from children

mation to children about plastics,

and young people to change this negative perception. Not being contended with this,

recycling and environment using

the association carried out a social respon-

the puppets. Also a children’s

sibility project drawing attention from every

movie was broadcasted in which PETO and PETSI acted.

An environment-friendly and sustainable industry is wanted by the whole world.

People’s awareness about the environment is stronger than ever and it is growing ever stronger. In this process, among the products which have been treated with unjust, maybe plastics take the first place. Even though it can be completely recycled, collected and disposed of if necessary without leaving any residue as well as having one of the least carbon emissions during the manufacturing process, plastics still play the leading role in environmental concerns. It is obvious that an intensive effort is necessary to change the negative perception against the plastics considering the information from unknown sources on the internet.

level to prove that plastic is recyclable and has value when collected instead of being left in nature.

PETO and PETSİ tell children about plastics With KAYPİDER’s organization, boy and girl puppet characters PETSİ and PETO were designed to tell the children about plastics.

KAYPİDER Chairman Yusuf Özkan introduced PETO and PETSİ to children, who would tell them what plastic is, how to use it and also about recycling and environmental awareness issues.

PETO and PETSİ visited various schools and got together with children. They also appeared in places where children and families were intensively present. Additionally, a film was made to reach larger masses. Environment, plastics and recycling were explained in the film. PETO and PETSİ addressed the children in the film. PETO and PETSİ and their hats were all made of recycled plastics.

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Plastic is not garbage; it can be recycled.

Another important activity of KAYPİDER was a recycling project that was made to address adults. Local public institutions and organizations, non-governmental organizations, developed a campaign with young people involving the collection of the caps of plastic bottles and purchasing wheelchairs for the handicapped and giving them away.

The campaign drew a large attendance in the course of application. City dwellers contributed sincerely. Moreover, a number of caps were received from members of Turkish Armed Forces on duty in Afghanistan, who somehow were aware of the campaign. After a large attendance, the campaign did not only provide wheelchair purchasing for the handicapped but also building a park designed to have open air tools and facilities to allow the handicapped to use.

KAYPİDER is getting ready for another project nowadays. This time, young people are the target population. A theatre play is being prepared for young people with the theatre team that they will put together. The project also supports the education establishments in Kayseri. A film version of the play is planned to be prepared and distributed to schools.

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Presidents’ Messages

Kayseri is famous for its entrepreneurs and businesspeople in Turkey. An important number of

Yusuf Özkan Chairman Kayseri Association of Plastics Industrialists KAYPİDER

the most successful companies in Turkey were established by businesspeople from Kayseri. Kayseri has also a great potential in terms of plastics industry. As I have mentioned, Kayseri has all kinds of infrastructure with its historical status of a centre of trade and production.

Turkey is one of the countries affected the least by the global economic crisis. Moreover, it is one of the countries with the best performance among the developing economies. The country has entered an economically stable phase. Of course there are risks but the young population, large domestic market, and its continuing growth even in this phase of global crisis give strong messages towards the future. With the new incentive system and reforms established, significant success has been achieved for establishment of an economic environment suitable for investments. Turkey is also advancing to a good point in global competition power ranks. We can talk about a powerful export opportunity with the effect of a predicted appropriate environment as well as the suitable location of Turkey.

Today plastics industry is not mentioned with its contribution to production and welfare, and its development. Majority of people make our products scapegoat for environmental problems mostly depending on false information. However, considering the whole of the manufacturing process, plastic products are manufactured with much lower carbon emission than their counterparts. Also, plastic products are among the products collected most easily in the recycling process that starts with decomposition at source. I think we are at an important time that the industry should address this problem worldwide. As KAYPİDER, we have started a campaign that explains the relationship between the plastics and the environment, starting with the children. First results were promising.

We are planning to make our efforts more extensive and include the youth in the target mass.

It is important for the industry to work on this issue with all its stakeholders. Regionally, contribution of works performed with public authorities and educational institutions to the work performed were important. We think that cooperation of international entities in global scale will empower the cooperation of the industry. As much as we see, the negative impression of plastic products is one of the industrial problems of not only of Turkey but also of other countries. Search for a global solution seems reasonable.

As companies operating in Kayseri, we believe that plastic products will keep contributing to people’s welfare. Kayseri has been one of the most visited cities throughout its history. Today it still attracts attention as its skiing centre on mount Erciyes and with its brilliant nature in summer. It would always make us happy to see you in a city that has a deep-rooted history, where modern economic activities are performed.

Greetings and regards.

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Bursa Plastics and Packaging Industrialists Association– BURPAS is growing BURPAS Chairman and PLASFED Vice Chairman İlker Biliktü stated

Claiming the aim of BURPAS to reach to

that the plastics industry is growing in Bursa, one of the most impor-

250 members, Biliktü stated that not only the

tant industrial, agricultural and touristic cities of Turkey, and they

local non-governmental organizations but also high profile organizations of the busi-

are endeavouring to make the association based in Bursa reach 250

ness world are in search of ways to contribute

members in a short time.

more to plastics industrialists. He reminded that for this purpose, an initiative was taken to create an industry-specific congress within BURPAS Chairman İlker Biliktü stated

the Turkish Union of Chambers and Exchange

that the plastics industry in Bursa is rapidly

Commodities which is the superordinate or-

growing and gradually contributing to Bursa’s

ganization of all businesses in Turkey.

economy. Reminding that they produce goods

İlker Biliktü indicated that Bursa, which

in plastics industry used in areas ranging from

mostly manufactures for automotive sub-

automotive to agriculture and food sector to

industry, holds the first position in the manu-

healthcare, İliktü emphasized that Bursa has

facturing of injections while underachieving

a large potential in this field. Stating that they

in packaging industry on the contrary. Biliktü

expect the realization of the organized in-

said “Our companies must direct their visions

dustrial zone needed for the development of

abroad a little more. We as an association sup-

the industry to speed up growth, Biliktü told

port our companies in their surveying of fore-

that BURPAS is performing an intensive effort

ign markets.”

with the shareholders for this purpose.

Now it’s easier to meet plastics industrialists in Ankara Ankara Plastics Industrialists Foundation has completed 2 different missions for the introduction of their members and products.

The catalogue introducing the companies currently active in Ankara and their products has been printed and set for distribution. Another completed work was the permanent showroom formed in the centre of the foundation. It’s possible to see the products at one point here.

Now it’s easier to get into business with

single point. The showroom was constructed

includes data about the companies and the-

in the centre of the foundation, which is posi-

ir manufacturing. Also, inside are injection,

tioned in the Ivedik Organized Industrial Zone,

bloating, vacuum, filming and special profiles

one of the most important organized industri-

and a foam profile, in addition to raw material,

al zones in Turkey.

end product, sub-industry and composite pro-

plastics industrialists being active in Ankara.

ducts with their manufacturers and suppliers.

The Ankara Plastics Industrialists Foundation

Another important activity of the foun-

ASPD Chairman Yunus Karakaş emphasized

has finished two works to get their members

dation was a new, updated and more comp-

that with this catalogue, they are aiming to

to do business more easily. The first of these

rehensive catalogue. The catalogue, which

contribute to companies operating in Ankara,

is the creation of a permanent showroom.

includes all companies in Ankara and also

which has one of the most important capaciti-

This gives company representative in Ankara,

some important manufacturers in the neigh-

es in Turkey, and to make business easier for

who may well form a future cooperation, the

bouring cities, has been printed and set for

businessmen.

chance to see many different products at one

distribution. The content of the catalogue

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Presidents’ Messages

Hüseyin Semerci

Chairman Plastics Industrialists’ Association PAGDER

İstanbul and Marmara Region are the most developed part of Turkey. It is like a country in itself in trade, industry, agricultural production, and finance. İstanbul is a metropolis in global scale with it’s a population of 13.8 million. Considered in union with its surrounding provinces of Kocaeli with 1.6 million population, Sakarya with 902 thousand population, Tekirdağ with 852 thousand population and Kırklareli with 341 thousand population, which - actually turning into a single metropolis - can be seen as the hinterland of İstanbul, this region represents an “economical area” with a population of 17,5 million. In some respect, it is in the 9th place among the European Union countries. A common joke in İstanbul business world suggests that it is possible to find 1 Luxembourg, 1 Greece, and 1 Austria in İstanbul. I think I can catch your attention even more if I say that istanbul receives more than 10 million toursts – visitors each year.

First signs of recovery are observed in global economy. Of course the risks are still very profound. Despite the good signs in the economies of developed countries, there are remarkable fluctuations in developed countries like Turkey. On the other hand, we all know that the light has started to be seen at the end of the tunnel. Let me recite the remark of the former President of Turkish Central Bank: “Let’s hope that the light at the end of the tunnel is the sunlight; not the headlights of a vehicle driving on us”.

Turkish plastics industry passed the test of crisis successfully. Uninterrupted growth of the country’s economy certainly plays a part in this. The rise of export in the same period should also be considered a success. What is most important in this respect is the attraction of Turkey for developing export markets. Turkey presents one of the most powerful alternatives for both its domestic market and for access to the countries that have a great potential of growth. Once the political problems in Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries are solved, it will be possible to conduct business under much better conditions. We are certainly aware of structural problems but Turkish entrepreneurs have an unprecedented contact with businesspeople of the surrounding countries.

As PAGDER, we are the most experienced non-governmental organisation of Turkish plastics industry. We use our experience as the leverage of new approaches. We will take action for opening liaison offices and showrooms in several countries in a near future. Personal communication and the interviews made by touching the products are still the best way of conducting business. The biggest share of our foreign trade is still made with the European Union and other European countries.

Besides, economic relations with Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) increase at a great pace. These relations have even folded in comparison with five years ago. I can already say that international business relationships we have spread with our stakeholders in Turkey will gain momentum with the showrooms and liaison offices to be established in the regions I have mentioned. We will be more than happy to host you in Turkey, one of the world’s major touristic destinations.

As I have stated earlier, PAGDER is one of the most experienced non-governmental organisations of Turkish plastics industry. We generate extensive data related to the sector and all of the institutions that have steered the sector since 1950s do all operate under PAGDER. We are always ready to contribute to cooperations with a powerful communication network.

Located 140 km away from İstanbul, PAGDER & ASLAN Organised Industrial Zone Specialised in Plastics, which we are a project partner of, provides members of the Plastics Sector who want to invest in Turkey with powerful investment opportunities. We have still vacancies even though small in number. Those who want to be informed about the region and the opportunities may contact us.

We have started preparations for organisation of an extensive fair with our umbrella organisation PLASFED. We believe that our international contacts will offer their support for this effort.

Recent days which have seen the rise of our hopes for getting over hard times have also boosted our experience. I believe that the upcoming days promise more travel among countries for businesspeople and that the business conducted together will grow fast. I think we agree that we will all benefit from this.

I greet you on behalf of PAGDER Board of Directors.

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We shall hear the name of the plastic sector of Turkey more.” Currently, When you conduct a general research relating to plastic sector of Europe, certainly you might have encountered such a phrase. Even it is not known well, Turkey, which forms the third largest sector of Europe, is worth mentioning. In fact, within the year 2012 temporary data comparison, it is possible that it has taken the second place by outgrowing Italy. Additionally, PLASFED “Plastics industrialists federation” according to year-end estimates based on the 6 months occurrence, Turkey’s market; at the end of 2013, for plastics it will reach to 31,2 billion USD, for raw material to 6.4 billion US and plastic process machineries 748 million USD growth! If we already mention about large market, what is the reason of concentration of emphasizes towards future?

Construction sector of Turkey is one of the most rapid and largest markets. In automotive, brown and white goods, it continues to be

surely there will also be a role in the welfare of Turkey.

between Europe’ s most productive countries an keeps on growing.

End 2013 estimates that PLASFED is

%24 of the total population is formed by children (0-14 age), %16,6

calculated 31.2 billion USD finished products,

in Turkey per capita is around 85 kg level. When you consider that

shall be actualized more or less. However,

this amount in Western Europe is 156kg; With growing economy, yo-

when we check the already reached levels, we may mention about large an “appetizing” Tur-

ung population, rapid grow in plastics using sectors, there is nothing

key market. Sector has developed a serious

wrong saying “there is more way to head for plastic manufacturers!”

growing and investment period at 2000s. At

for Turkey.

the end of 2012, it has reached the 7.2 tones production.

Plastics had a great role in changing the

Every day, new inventions take place on the

For only plastic products (except the pro-

world. Especially, comparing with the materi-

market and especially because of composite

ducts within raw material and machinery sec-

als that it substituted, because it is very che-

technologies; it is headed towards “limitless”

tors) 12 billion USD amount additional values

ap, it became a product that both producers

use.

is provided to the economy of Turkey. In this

and consumers have utilized, it has contribute

sector which has 250 thousands direct emp-

into welfare to spread. In whole world, as an

Turkey is rapidly growing in plastics in-

loyees, there 14 thousands company which

alternative for materials such as, glass, metal,

dustry. Current consumption rate is a sign for

are mostly SMEs. In Turkey’s plastic manu-

rubber, tree, inorganic materials or they are

future increase. Because of its geographical

facturers, there are companies which have

used with these materials and became indis-

location, it is an attraction center for count-

become the World’s largest producer at some

pensable. In addition, this growth did not stop.

ries around. Because of the plastic feature,

products or formed the capacity.

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One of the top 3 players Europe 17 of the Turkey’s largest 500 company, operate in the plastics sector.

Total of 207 foreign companies have already invested into Turkey.

PLASTICS SECTOR OF TURKEY AT A GLANCE (with year 2012 data) PROCESS CAPACITY (FINISHE PRODUCT PROUCTION)

7,2 million Ton

FINISHED

29,4 Billion Dollars

ADDED VALUE PROVIDED TO ECONOMY

12 Billion Dollars

PROCESS CAPACITY GROWTH RATE OF THE SECTOR

2002 – 2012 Average %10,8 2011 %9,2 2012 %6,2

STATUS IN EU COUNTRIES

Ranked 3. After Germany and Italy May be second in 2013

EMPLOYEMENT

250.000 persons

TOTAT MACHINERY AN EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT OF THE SECTOR

Between 2003 – 2012 average: 5,7 billion dollars 2012: 785 Million dollars (compensated with %80 import)

COMPANY NUMBER

14.000 - %99 SME

COMPANIES WITH FOREIGN CAPITALS

207 Companies (first 5: %52) Germany, Italy, Hollan, France, Iran

COMPANIES WITHIN FIRST 500 AND SECOND 500 AT ISO RANKINGS COMPANY NUMBERS

32 (FIRST 500: 17)

TOTAL IN SECTORE PROUCTION SHARE

12

TOTAL IN SECTORE EXPORT SHARE

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DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION

Plastic Products: 6,3 Million Tons – 27,8 Billion dollars

PLASTIC CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA

Turkey: 83 KG / Person (367$ /Person) Western Europe: 156KG / Person World: 25 KG / Person

SECTOREL DISTRIBUTION OF CONSUMPTION

PACKAGING: % 40 CONSTRUCTION: %22 ELECTRICITY ELECTRONIC: %10 AGRICULTURE: %6 TEXTILE: %4 AUTOMOTIVE: %4 OTHERS: %14

PLASTIC RAW MATERIAL PRODUCTION

842.000 Tons

IMPORT DEPENENCE ON PLASTIC RAW MATERIAL

Total: %87 PE: %78 PP: %94 PVC: %85 PET: %58 PS: %91 Others: %100

DIRECT EXPORT

10.TH MOST EXPORTING SECTOR

PLASTIC RAW MATERIAL

579.000 tons – 978 Billion Dollars

PLASTICAL PRODUCT

1,4 million tons – 4,1 Billion Dollars

SECTOR TOTAL

2 million tons – 5,1 Billion Dollard

IMPORT

7.TH MOST IMPORTING SECTOR

PLASTIC RAW MATERIAL

5,6 Million Tons – 9,93 Billion Dollars

PLASTICAL PRODUCT

492.000 tons – 2,6 Billion Dollars

SECTOR TOTAL

6,1 Million tons – 12,5 Billion Dollars

PLASTICAL PRODUCT PER CAPITA FOREIGN TRADE PRICES

Average export Price: 3,08 $ / KG Average import Price: 5,42 $ / KG

FIRST 5 COUNTRY IMPORTED PLASTICAL RAW MATERIAL

Germany, Italy, Russia, Iran, Bulgaria

PLASTICAL PRODUCTS

Iraq, Russia, Germany, Azerbaijan, England

FIRST 3 PRODUCTS IMPORTED PLASTICAL RAW MATERIALS

39.02- PROPYLENE AND OTHER OLIFEN POLYMERS (FIRST CONDITIONS) 39.01- ETHYLENE POLYMERS (FIRST CON.) 39.07- POLYACETALS, OTHER POLYETHERS, EPOXIDE-ALKYD RESIN ETC (FIRST CONDITION)

PLASTICAL PROUCTS

39.20 – OTHER PLATES, SHEETS, PELICULE AND LAMS OF PLASTIC 39.26- OTHER GOODS OF PLASTIC 39.19- STICKY PLATE, SHEET, RIBBONS, LAM ETC. OF PLASTIC, FLAT TYPE

FIRST 3 PRODUCTS EXPORTED PLASTICAL RAW MATERIALS

39.07- POLYACETALS, OTHER POLYETHERS, EPOXIDE-ALKYD RESIN ETC (FIRST CONDITION) 39.06- ACRYLIC POLYMERS (FIRST COND.) 39.01- ETYLEN POLYMERS (FIRST COND.)

PLASTICAL PROUCTS

39.17- PLASTICAL TUBES, PIPES, HOSES; GASKETS, JOINTS, FITTINGS 39.20 – OTHER PLATES, SHEETS, PELICULE AND LAMS OF PLASTIC 39.23 –PLASTICAL PROUCTS, PLUG, COVER, CAPSULE FOR GOODS TRANSPORT

ITS PLACE IN THE WORLD PLASTICS SECTOR

PROCESS CAPACITY: 7. Rank EXPORT: %0,8 IMPORT: %2,2

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Most part of the Plastic sector of Turkey

the global crisis has weighty effect (2008-

Again with the 2011 data, when Turkey

is under the effect of global crisis, but when

2012), average growth per year is 6,5 percent.

is compared to EU countries, takes third place

we looked at its past, serious data comes up.

The meaning of this reached magnitude is ac-

after Germany and Italy. In fact this data may

While Capacity and production increased par-

tualized at last period and Turkey became the

change after 2012 year. When the comparable

allel to the increase of the domestic consump-

3. Largest producer in Europe.

open sources are obtained, with the effect of

tion in last 5 years, there is also remarkable increase in the company number that begins

Turkey Plastics Sector Process Capacity (Prodcution of Finished Products)

exporting.

7,8 6,4

7,2

6,2

Last 20 years is a period in which plastics

5,7

sector of Turkey has rapidly grown. Production

5,4

5,2

2007

2008

4,8

capabilities in many industrial branches from

4,1

current classical products, from medical to construction, textile to automotive. Speciali-

2,7

4,4

3,4

3,0 2,4

zations have begun based on the products in the sector. Many companies were observed to be integrated to the automotive, white goods, electricity and electronic industrial branches.

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2009

2010

2011

2012 2013/T

In order to understand sector capacisetback occurred in plastic product production

sis is conducted, it draws attention that the

Comparison of Turkey Plastics Sector

products are heavily film-plate, pipe profile,

Open source World and Europe data cov-

the 2. Rank as well. Surely, this comparison is

injection moldings. When we see the profile as

ers lastly the year 2011. In the comparison

performed according to production amount. If

technologically, it is seen that the extrusion

with the data of that year, Turkey plastic prod-

the production of Italy decreased to 7 million

and injection prevail. In fact, this case com-

ucts has received 2,5 share from World pro-

tons, then Turkey shall take the 2. Rank.

plies with European Plastics Sector. Around

duction. This level places Turkey into Rank 11.

ties, when the inspection on sub sector ba-

Europe, Extrusion 48 percent an injection is

1000 TON

Distribution of production in Turkey Plastic sector according to process types

There are plastic production facilities al-

Turkey’s place in World Plastics Sector

heavily 28 percent.

due to global crisis in Italy, Turkey might take

most each region in Turkey. However, when

% Distr.

we look at the distribution, it draw attention that the market is large, concentration to the

China

71.400

28,2

USA

41.330

16,3

Germany

15.250

6,0

S. Arabia

12.250

4,8

India

11.370

4,5

Thailan

8.600

3,4

Gaziantep, Konya, Adana and Kayseri. Also

Brasil

8.490

3,3

these provincials are the mostly industrialized

Italy

8.250

3,3

provincials. Provincials that posses the asso-

west regions due to it is sea shore, because of the international trade and access to the raw material is easy. Solely İstanbul actualize more than half of the whole production. İstanbul is followed by İzmir, Bursa, Ankara, Kocaeli,

Mexico

6.525

2,6

ciations that formed the PLASFED, generate

Canada

6.520

2,6

%72 production of total sector.

Turkey

6.700

2,5

France

6.240

2,5

Russia

6.210

2,4

Global crisis, continuously cruised above the

Iran

5.450

2,1

general growth of Turkey. Capacity usage

Indonesia

4.345

1,7

rates are seen almost same or slightly below

Malesia

3.630

1,4

sustained easy productivity. Besides, with

with the other manufactory industry around

Polond

3.350

1,3

new inventions, number of the production

76 percent.

Vietnam

2.430

1,0

they replace rapidly increasing. They also

Argentina

2.280

0,9

provide cheapness at products. With simplifi-

Enjeksiyon Kalıp %30

Ekstrüzyon %49

Şişirme %6

Diğer %15

Source: EUROMAP

Plastics sector of Turkey, even in the

Turkey plastic product production is increased to 7,2 million tons, from 2,7 million tons level in 2000, with %10,8 growth in 12 years. When we look at the last 5 years which

Plastics and their place in economy Plastics products are indispensible products in all worlds because of cheapness and

1.900

0,7

cation, raw petrol’s ton price is 300 US, when

232.220

91,6

it becomes plastic raw material, its worth is

Others

21.335

8,4

1900, when it became a product its ton price

TOTAL

253.555

BAE Total of 20 Countries

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100,0

increases to 5.000 dollars. Plastics are a com-

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According to data collected from heavy companies in the sector, costs and weights

15.250

8.250 6.400

6.240

3.350

1.825

1.800

Because of the majority of the sector is

330

650

formed by SMEs, there are difficulties to cone

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

e

kiy

Tür

duct a general cost analysis. However, accord-

e

kiy

Tür

ing to data compiled from companies which

NOTE: Data belongs to 2011 year

mon worldwide industry branch. It also keeps

and originated from İstanbul. Of these compa-

on growing up. 15 million people in European

nies, 63 percent manufactures plastic prod-

Union work in this sector. Worldwide, 60 mil-

ucts, 16 percent plastic process machinery an

lion people belong to this sector which gener-

parts, 12 percent raw material and auxiliary

ates 700 billion Euros added-value.

material.

When we consider Turkey, it is observed that the plastic product production takes 4

may produce data and generate gravity in the sector and in way complying with the properties of plastic industry, biggest cost item is raw material with %70 share. This is followed by labor with %15, and other %15 with auxiliary material, energy and other costs.

Foreign Companies in the Sector

Inustrial Cost Items Cost Items

Average % Share

percent share in GDP. According to database

There are 236 foreign partnerships of

of Union of Chambers and Commodity Ex-

companies in Turkey. Majority shares all whole

Raw Material

changes of Turkey, there are 14 thousand

of 207 of these companies belong to the for-

Auxilliary Material

5

registered companies in the sector. 99 per-

eigners. In above mentioned 236 companies,

Labor

15

cent of these are establishments qualified as

total weight of foreign capital is around 70 percent. Germany with 16 percent, Italy with

Energy

4

SME. Surely, there are companies in the sector large not only in Turkey, but also in world

11 percent, Holland 8 percent and France with

Other

6

TOTAL

100

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2008 - 2012 TOPLAM

70

Most significant structural feature of Turkey Plastics Industry is dependent to out-

Production ( Million Ton )

5,2

5,7

6,2

6,7

7,2

31,0

sources for raw material. For Mainly European

Production Value ( Billion $ )

22,2

22,6

24,0

28,6

29,3

126,8

producers and world’s leading raw material

Added Value ( Billion $ )

8,9

9,1

9,6

11,4

11,7

50,7

producers, Turkey is attractive market. Even

616,7

731,6

774,0

786,3

3.650,7

domestic produces think that Turkey is “too

3,7

3,3

3,7

3,7

3,5

liberal” on raw material importation. It is gen-

GDP ( Billion $ ) Plastical Production/ GDP ( % )

742,1 3,0

erally mentioned thesis, that the ease of sellscale. Istanbul Chamber of Industry publishes

7 percent are the countries that directly in-

1000 large company rankings which they

vest. It is necessary to note that Petrol com-

formed from production to sales every year.

pany SOCAR of Azerbaijan has bought the

Statement is made in two parts such as first

majority of shares of Turkey’s petrochemical

500 and second 500. There is an attractive

giant PETKİM and pushed 5 billion dollars in-

issue, decrease of the export and production

vestment.

companies considered as SME increased their

production. This dependency forces to manage delicately the raw material procurement which is the largest item of these costs. It also requires managerial skills over labor costs around %15 due to strict labor market as in European Countries.

share of the companies which are listed in here and may be considered large scale, but

ing products to Turkey, impairs the domestic

Distribution of Human Resources

Giants of Plastics Sector is on the stage of Turkey

shares. This event shows the professionalism is spreading downwards and SME companies

Approximately 250 thousand people oc-

started growing through export-production

cupy in Turkey Plastics sector. %73 of these

way. However, in Turkey, it is necessary to

employees are workers. %13 is administrative

remember that SME growth rate in generally

personnel and 8% is expert degree. Engineer

manufactory industry is slower than similar

and technician interval weight is 3 percent.

economies.

%40 of the companies and %37 of the workers are located in İstanbul. İstanbul is followed

There are approximately 7 thousand reg-

by İzmir, Ankara and Bursa. Rate of associa-

istered company in the database of PAGDER-

tions that formed PLASFED within total com-

Plastics Industrials Association which is the

panies is %60, its share in employment is

oldest civil society organization of this sector

%59 level.

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Each year, Istanbul Chamber of Industry publishes a list that ranks the largest companies in production industry based on the sales from production of previous year. This list, in which total of 1000 companies are located, published two parts (first 500 and second 500).

There were only 5 Turkish plastic companies on this list within 500 largest compa-

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nies in 1993, this number is peaked in 2009

Domestic Market Saled of Plastic Process Machineries Million $

and reached 23 companies. In the following

885 785

years, with the rapid grow effect mainly on energy sector and other sectors as well, it

656

set back to 17 in 2012. In 2008, within total

558

plastic sector production of companies which

595

558

505

458

are ranked in first 500 in ISO rankings, %14

414

shares, decreased to 10 in 2012, % 33 share

288

in total sector export set back to %21. Parallel to this, within total plastic sector production of companies which are ranked in first 500 in ISO rankings, share set back to %10, and share in total sector export set back to %21.

2003

In fact, there is another aspect of this.

It shows that the skills of companies at SME

through a natural growth periods. Whereas, SMEs in Turkey grows slower than any SME in similar and advanced economies.

Plastic producers maintains machinery purchases Surely, general development of plastic

world machinery manufacturers observe and we are sure that they like. Because, majority part of machinery investments are made with foreign originated products. While the investments of plastic process machinery in 2003 were around 288 million dollars, in 2011 it reached the 885 million dollars which is the peak level. In the following year it has set back to 785 million dollars.

Sector has made total of 5,7 billion dol-

fluctuation, average investment amount of last 3 years managed to remain at 750 million dollars. Purchased machineries are formed by %24 injection, %18 extrusion, %28 cutting-

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

country with %1 share.

Turkey purchases most plastic products

terms with plastic product importation. Suit-

%35 of the import is made from Asian coun-

able location both in import and export and

tries including Middle East countries. While

due to its proximity to developing markets, it

the shares of UE and European countries sets

uses advantageous location. In near future,

back in total import in last 3 years, import

news are heard relating that some of the for-

shares from Asian and other countries is in-

eign companies shall select Turkey as a logis-

crease.

tic base for regional distributions.

Exportation of Plastic Products If we look at the components of external trade, 386 thousand ton level in import

Turkey plastic product manufacturers

in 2008 has increased to492 thousand ton in

have entered a successful period in exporta-

2012 by growing average %5,5 in the passing

tion. Still the plastic producers are actualizing

years. It is expected that the import to be in-

exports to more than 150 countries. Export of

creased to 521 thousand ton in 2013. When it

plastic products has reached to 1 million 368

is considered as value basis, 2,1 billion dollars

thousand tons in 2012 from 940 thousand

of plastic product import has become 2,6 bil-

level in 2008 by growing average %7,8 per

lion dollar in 2012 by growing average %4,5

year. It is estimated in 2013 that the export

per year. It is expected that the import shall

shall reach to 1 million 531 thousand tons.

exceed 2,8 billion dollars.

When we consider the money value of When we remember that the world total

this amount; 2,9 billion dollars of Plastic prod-

plastic product import in 2012 was 46,2 mil-

uct export in 2008 has exceeded 4 billion

lion ton and 262 billion dollars level, Turkey, is

dollars in 2012 by growing average %6,5 per

25th with %1,1 share in plastic product import

year. It is estimated in 2013 that the export

as amount base, in value base, 26th importer

shall reach to 4,7 billion dollars.

splitting and shaping machineries in accordance with general production structure.

Plastic Product Import Million $

Machinery and Equipment investment of Plastics Sector ( % - Million $ ) HS

2011

2012

847710

Injection Machineries

24

23

847720

Extrusion Machineries

16

19

847730

Blowing Machineries

7

1

847740

5

5

33

42

847790

Thermoform Machineries Presses and Other Machineries Equipment and Parts

15

11

8477

Total

100

100

847751 80

2012

from European countries with %56 share.

lars of machinery and equipment investment between 2003 and 2012. Despite the partial

2006

Turkey shows strong appearance in

industry effects the machinery-equipment investments. In fact, Turkey is a country that

2005

Turkey Plastic Product Import

level increased, their shares in export and production are increase and they are passing

2004

1.852

2007

Source: TUIK

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2.646

2.576

2011

2012

2.825

2.080

2.064 1.778

2008

2009

2010

2013/T

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prices, it is seen that it is the way which Turk-

Plastic Product Export - Million $

ish manufacturers have to take. When we con4.712

sider the unit prices, it is actualized as export

4.038

price 2,4 USD / Kg, average import price 5,2

3.485 3.012

2.948

USD / Kg.

2.572

- Strong domestic market Plastic products domestic market demand of Turkey in 2007 was 5 million tons and 2008

2010

2009

2011

2012

2013/T

21 billion dollars, this amount increased to 6,3

In value comparison, Turkey is 18th in

tor total gives trade surplus. However, when

world plastic product export, in EU it is 10th

we consider only on product basis, it turns

exporter after Germany, Italy, France, Belgium,

into trade surplus. While total product trade

Holland, Poland, England, Australia and Spain.

surplus of Turkey in 2008 was around 554

This case, despite Turkey has the second larg-

thousand tons and 884 million dollars, it has

est production capacity, it show that Turkey

reached to 877 tons an 1,4 billion dollars in

remains at lower ranks due to use of lower

2012. It is estimated that plastic product trae

ratio of the production rate and exporting

surplus shall exceed 1 million tons and 1,9 bil-

smaller added value products.

lion dollars Turkey is 6th in EU and 3rd in world for

Turkey’s most sales of plastic products is

plastic product trade surplus. While the share

European Countries with 535 share. In last 3

in world total plastic product trade surplus

years, shares of EU and European Countries

was %1 in 2008, it increased to %1,5 in 2012.

setback for 3 point. While the decrease of export towards Europe, total export shares of

When we consider the average trade

million tons and 28 billion dollars in 2012. Primary sectors that direct the domestic demand has been packaging and construction materials as in EU and in the world. Thus, as of 2012, in consumption distribution, packaging sector takes %40, construction sector %22 shares, shares of other sectors varies from %4 to %10.

Packaging sector maintains its importance in respect of Turkey. One third of the packaging materials used are the plastic ones.

In last ten years, because of the developments in plastic technologies, plastic packaging has become lighter %28 per unit. Between the

Middle East and other Asian countries have increased for 3 points and in 2012 it increased

Trade Surplus of Turkey Plastic Sector 1.887

gradually to %25 and %40. Iraq, Russia, Azer1.461

baijan and England have become the significant markets of Turkey in latest period.

-Turkey shows trade surplus of plastic products Turkey, due to strong domestic market,

932

884

653 579

554

2008

2009

especially imports raw material and in sec-

2011

2010 3NM

First 10 countries in plastic product export of Turkey (Million $) Countries

2010

Countries

838

877

1.009

675

554

2012

2013/T

,HKXNM

plastic packaging application which are pro2011

Countries

duced in Turkey; oriented films, stretch films,

2012

shrink films, pallet covers, bags, shopping

Iraq

281

Iraq

415

Iraq

556

Germany

183

Germany

233

Russian Federation

236

Russian Federation

176

Russian Federation

202

Germany

218

Romania

148

Iran

193

Azerbaijan

198

England

138

France

167

England

191

Libya

137

Romania

167

Iran

165

products, foam containers and package forms

Azerbaijan

132

England

165

France

161

are placed.

Iran

131

Azerbaijan

165

Georgia

142

France

124

Georgia

130

Romania

139

Plastics are also used dense in Turkey

bags, big-bags, woven sacks, threads, solid and liquid food – rink covers which are produced with thermoform, bottles of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, industrial drums, bottles of detergents and cosmetic

116

construction material sector and Turkey

Total 10 country

1.548

Total 10 country

1.931

Total 10 country

2.123

manufacturers are very strong in this area.

Others

1.465

Others

1.756

Others

1.915

Rigid, durable, maintenance-free and corro-

Total

3.012

Total

3.687

Total

4.038

Georgia

98

Bulgaria

95

Bulgaria

Source: TUIK

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door profiles, waste and potable water pipes,

Suplly an Demand Balance in Plastic Products ( Dollar Basis )

isolation inner furnishings, water depots, roof and façade sheathings, they are produced for

% Increase

Production

Turkey has managed to grow in some

CAGR (%)

2013 (T)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

22.197

22.641

24.016

28.615

29.335

2012 /07

CAGR

33.132

many applications an used commonly.

Import

2.064

1.778

2.080

2.646

2.576

(%)

2013

2.825

Dırect Export

2.948

2.572

3.012

3.485

4.038

(T)

6,7

4.712

Domestic Market Demand

21.313

21.848

23.084

27.776

27.874

36

7,5

31.245

Export / Production (%)

13

11

13

12

14

14

such, fiber optic communication cables and

Export / Domestic Market ( % )

10

8

9

10

9

9

classic power splitter cables in electricity and

Export / Import ( % )

143

145

145

132

157

167

special products rapidly. Therefore, competent companies are found to meet the demands of local manufacturers such as in textile, automotive and electronics. Televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, computers and

electronics sector come forward as the plastic products are used. Plastics, mild, corrosion

systems proucer. Bursa originated, EPSAN,

competitor system for EPS facilities that re-

resistant and easily shapeable materials are

in automotive sector, has developed a poly-

quire high dilatation capacity and released.

indispensable materials for automotive sector

amide product that is UV resistant in respect

Number of the companies that produce prop-

and have taken effective role in decreasing

to counterparts to be use on outer surfaces

er solutions for almost each necessity in Tur-

the emissions of exhausts. Rapidly developing

and approved it in independent laboratories.

key plastics sector , increasing every day.

automotive production in late years, increased

Hürmak, with R&D project that it maintains,

the demand.

it developed independent two plate injection machine. One of the strong producers

Product Supply-Demand Balance in Turkey plastics

Turkey is one of the most important tex-

SEM plastics, has developed a plastic plates

tile countries. There are production and ex-

that don’t melt in ovens. So, it has released a

While the plastic products that are actu-

portations in large scales relating to fabrics

product that I care by airport companies and

alized by using modern production technolo-

that are manufacture with synthetic thread

contributes providing light product. İzmir orig-

gies meeting the domestic market demand,

and fibers.

inated Dikey Machinery company, with R&D,

they are also sold to the foreign markets with

has released a independent film extruder that

increasing ratio. Besides the last products,

provides opportunity for high quality produc-

plastic process machineries and technologies

tion.

with raw material mix and additives, especial-

Companies in Turkey have started developing sophisticated and very different productions besides general requirements

İstanbul originated, As plastics, pro-

ly demanded in ambient markets. While the

of plastic industry. Serdar Plastic which oper-

duces a 8 colored print technology packages.

manufactured plastic products are exported

ates in Ankara, has developed a plastic prod-

İzmir originated Neoflex, produces flexytanks

in amount basis in 2007 as %15 and in value

uct for first produced observation satellite.

that comply with international standards at

basis as % 11, share of direct export in pro-

Ünveren, with patented system, produced a

transporting the liquids including wine. Ex-

duction, in amount base it increased to %19

plastic product moving ventilating system.

perienced in machinery manufacturing EGE

an value base to %14 in 2012.

Damlaplast is worldwide competitor irrigation

PROSES, has developed a high quality and

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Turkey: our strong investment partner In addition to being in a very positive position regarding for export and having a strong domestic market for plastic sector, Turkey gai-

Advantages for plastics sector Turkey is an important county for plastic

ned more importance with announcing a new incentive program for

products, machinery and raw material manu-

investment recently. Both tax advantages and important incentives

facturers.

are applied to social security payments especially in the cases when

the manufacturers who want to invest can

investment is made in organized industrial zones.

Many important factors, which

use , can be listed. The first ones coming to mind among these and the most important element here is the existence of strong,

Turkey put into place a new incentive

in the areas that are appropriate. Turkish

program for industrial investments. Produc-

Investment Support and Promotion Agency

tion of plastic products will be encouraged

(www.invest.gov.tr), which is directly affilia-

if only investments are made to 6th area in

ted to the Prime Ministry, is providing every

the regional planning. However,r due to the

kind of support and information services,

nature of the program, it is also possible to

including the execution of the investment

use all incentive instruments if investment is

for foreign investors.

Entrepreneurs in Turkey managed their businesses with success in many different markets, which might be considered as dangerous, for various reasons.

Turkey is providing opportunities in terms of workforce. In addition to young

made to organized industrial zones in other regions.

dynamic and brave entrepreneurs in Turkey.

Turkey determined objectives to reach in 023 in order to motivate all its economic

First effect of the new incentive prog-

actors. 2023 will be the 100th anniversary

ram mobilized the plastic investments in

of the foundation of Turkish Republic. It is

the sixth area where the least developed

aimed for the chemistry sector , including

provinces of Turkey are located. Another

plastics, to make an export of 17 billion USD

effect was acceleration of the investments

in 2023.

and educated workforce of more than 27 million people, there are blue collar workers with capacity working in high technology production. Employees at every level in the labor market has the experience and culture appropriate for the production discipline.

Annually 600.000 people graduate from more than 170 universities in Turkey. More

regarding the organized industrial zone. The manufacturers in Turkey criticizes the partial support for the plastic products since it creates unfair competition against import and it ignores the investments that the sector needs to make in order to provide an increase in efficiency. However, if new incentive program is used over the organized industrial zones it will reveal attractive opportunities for the investors.

Investment amount and income tax and corporate tax deductions, as the case may be, are given to the investors with this incentive program. The term of these investments can be up to 10 years and their rate can be 50%. Deductions are provided in the social security payments of the investors.

Incentives are provided for land payments

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than 700.000 high school graduates, half of

Union. Turkey is also one of the largest agri-

on machinery

which are from vocational high schools and

cultural production and food production co-

• Thin wall injection technology

technical high schools, are entering the labor

untries in Europe and throughout the world

• Mold flow process simulation software

market.

thus providing opportunities in that area.

• Production of EPDM instead of PVC • Polymer synthesis

Some data can shed some light in terms of observing the possible effect of young po-

Investment areas for plastics industry

• Unique, new and functional polymer design and synthesis • Nano technology - nano - polymer applica-

pulation. With the effect of the infrastructure investments that were made, the number

It is possible to list the areas in which

of wide bandwidth internet subscribers in

direct foreign capital investments can be

Turkey reached from 100 thousand people

made in Turkish plastics sector:

tions

Industrial Research:

to 20 million people whereas the number of cell phone subscribers reached from 23 milli-

Petrochemistry Facilities – Plastic Raw

• Effective cooling technologies

on people to 68 million people between the

Material Production : Current plastic raw ma-

• Breaking and reuse technologies

years 2002 and 2012. The number of credit

terial production capacity of Turkey is at a le-

• Cycle time reduction systems

card users reached from 16 million to 54 mil-

vel to cover 13% of the sector’s needs. When

• Researching injection machines that are

lion people. The number of travels made by

the growing speed of the sector is taken into

providing savings Electric motor injection

flight reached from 33 million to 131 million.

consideration a raw material deficiency of 9

press technology

million tons will emerge in 2018. The defi-

• Very colorful injection systems • Multiple material injection systems • Advanced applications regarding covering, painting, automotive, machinery and electricity sectors • Application of functional polymers to defense sector • Development and application of advanced and functional polymeric resin uniquely designed for composite material technology

Industrial Development: • In mold decoration • Twin sheet thermoforming technology • Fast mold design and production • Hot runner technologies • agent usage ( saving from materials) • Polymer test, analysis, identification and Turkey got its telecommunication and

ciency to emerge at this scale is more than

standardization skills

access infrastructure almost to the Europe-

10 times of the current plastic raw material

• Usage of functional, unique advanced poly-

an level. It is even more advanced than most

production capacity. Petrochemistry invest-

mer technology in textile

countries in Europe in terms of wide band-

ments are taken into a a special coverage by

width internet infrastructure. Although the-

the state and they are considered as a pro-

re are problems in land transport for the do-

ject to be promoted with big investment de-

mestic market because of the fuel prices, the

ductions in order to draw the foreign capital

• Research - Development, Test Center, Mold

fact that it has the largest articulated lorry

in this area.

design

Other Investment Areas:

• Plastic recycling infrastructure invest-

fleet of Europe provides Turkey with advan-

Technology Areas to Make Investments:

tages. Also, it has a very strong and cheap

While Turkey imports plastic products with

ments

sea transportation in a unique geography

high added values generally it exports the

• Moving the plastic products manufacturing

being surrounded with seas by three sides.

products with low added values thus causing

facilities in EU countries, the development

the added value to be carried abroad.

speed of which are getting slower, and manufacturing the EU demand and covering the

Turkey is one of the strongest automotive manufacturers in the world. In addition

Basic Research:

relevant EU need by making export from Tur-

to that, there is a tendency for using plastic

• Laser resource

key (cheaper production and higher profits

technologies for the prevention of squande-

• Water injection technology

thanks to cheaper labor)

ring in food industry , particularly European

• Material melting process by laser in injecti-

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Estimations Regarding Supply and Demand in Turkish Plastics Sector: It is estimated for the production of

Estimations Regarding the Development of Supply and Demand in Plastic Products During 2013 – 2018 Period (1000 Tons)

plastic products will have an average an-

CAGR ( 2013 /18 )

nual increase of 7% and reach 11 million

2013 (T)

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

tons and 41 billion dollars by 2018 due to

Production

7.0

7,800

8,346

8,930

9,555

10,224

10,940

the growth rate in the economy in the co-

Import

5.0

521

547

575

603

633

665

ming years, the growth rate in other sec-

Direct Export

8.0

tors where the plastic products are used

Domestic Market Demand

and the export potential. With this growth

Export / Production (%)

rate, it is estimated for Turkey to save its

Import / Domestic Market ( % )

position as the country with the 2nd lar-

Export / Import ( % )

1,531

1,653

1,785

1,928

2,082

2,249

6,791

7,240

7,720

8,231

8,775

9,356

20

20

20

20

20

21

8

8

7

7

7

7

294

302

311

320

329

338

gest plastic processing capacity in Europe after Germany and that it will be an important actor in world plastic sector.

Regarding the place of Turkey in 2018 in plastics sector, it is estimated that; • Export will increase to 21% as amount and to 15% as value, • The market share of imported products in domestic market consumption will be 7% as amount and 9% as value, • The rate of export covering import will be 338% as amount and 187% as value. .

Estimations Regarding the Development of Supply and Demand in Plastic Products During 2013 – 2018 Period (Million $) CAGR ( 2013 /18 )

2013 (T)

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Production

6.0

33,132

35,120

37,227

39,461

41,829

44,338

Import

4.5

2,825

2,953

3,086

3,226

3,372

3,525

Direct Export

7.0

4,712

5,042

5,395

5,772

6,176

6,609

Domestic Market Demand

5.5

31,245

33,031

34,919

36,915

39,025

41,255

14

14

14

15

15

15

9

9

9

9

9

9

167

171

175

179

183

187

Export / Production (%) Import / Domestic Market ( % ) Export / Import ( % )

2023 Vision of Turkish Plastic Sector: Turkish government prepared a vision covering all sectors which it aimed to reach by 2023. In this document, it was aimed for the chemistry sector, including the plastics sector, to make export of 50 billion dollars in 2023 and for 51% of this export corresponding to 25,5 billion dollars to be made from plastics and rubber sectors. 2023 objective for the chemistry sector is 16.8 billion dollars and 7.2 million tons

Energy corridor of Europe Turkey has an indisputable importance in terms of petroleum and natural gas which are vital for plastic industry. Turkey takes place in almost all of the large transfer line projects developed for petroleum and natural gas in recent period. Manufacturing countries, which have just entered the energy market, such as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan carry o to transfer their resources over Turkey.

More than 70% of the primary energy reserves evidenced throughout the world is located in ares which are very close to Turkey.

This brings along investments.

Investment permissions were obtained for 4 refineries with a total capacity of 45 million tons in Turkey. Main entries for plastic raw materials will be produced in these refineries. Foundations were laid for SOCAR STAR refinery which is one of these refinery for which the relevant permissions were obtained.

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Right time, right place! tal cities, more than doubling electricity generation, building new bridges on the Bosporus and the Dardanelles straits.

Ä°lker AycÄą Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency ISPAT

The crisis, unprecedented in nature, has shaken the economic and financial landscape.

Faced with serious economic and financial problems which have had negative impact on economic activity, many economies were forced to take measures.

will make Turkey’s real estate sector further attractive. Turkey has already been one of the most attractive real estate destinations in the world.

Part of Turkey’s grandiose targets for 2023 is urban renewal. Turkey’s urban infrastructure is in dire need of redevelopment.

The restructuring process in the cities requires slum houses being demolished and replaced by quality housing. Turkey is also an earthquake-ridden country; therefore the government is committed to build anti-seismic or earthquake-proof buildings across the country. According to studies, USD 400 billion investment is needed for the urban renewal projects in Turkey. Around 7 million out Turkey’s total some-20 million residential building will be replaced with new building will be able stand with tremor. The urban renewal project

Turkey has been undergoing a profound transformation over the past decade. This transformation has fundamentally changed both the political landscape and the economic structure of the country. After decades of unstable collation governments, a single party government was formed in late 2002. Since then the ruling party, Justice and Development Party, has been elected for three consecutive terms, thus ending political and economic instability, which provided the government with the leverage to implement comprehensive reforms in many areas. The structural reforms, hastened by Turkey’s EU accession negotia-

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Following the landslide victory in the last general parliamentary elections in June 2011, AK Party brought about a new vision for the year 2023 which is the centennial celebration for the foundation of the Republic of Turkey.

Specific targets have been set to achieve by 2023. These targets span from health to economy, from defense to education. Turkey targets to be one of the top 10 economies in the world with a GDP of USD 2 trillion, to increase its exports to USD500 billion, to upgrade country’s energy, transportation and health infrastructure, such as building hospi-

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tions that started in 2005, have made Turkey one of the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the world.

The economic performance, the young and dynamic population, the strategic location, as well as an investor-friendly environment have altogether created plenty of investment opportunities in Turkey.

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Once fundamental reforms were implemented, Turkey embarked on an unprecedented economic growth and development.

The Turkish economy has sustained robust economic growth over the past decade, growing with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 5 percent between 2002 and 2012.

As such, Turkey has been the fastest growing economy in Europe and one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

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Turkey’s proven record of economic success over the past decade has impressed and encouraged many experts and international institutions to make confident projections about Turkey’s future. For example, according a recent report issued by the OECD, the Turkish economy is expected to grow with an average annual real GDP growth rate of 5.2 percent between 2012 and 2017. With such a robust economic performance, Turkey will be the fastest growing economy among the OECD countries, as well as the fastest growing economy in Europe.

Population Turkey’s young and growing population has been one of the main drivers of the economic growth. With a population of 76 million people, Turkey has the second largest population as compared with the EU countries.

Moreover, Turkey’s population is increasing by 1 million people every year, which of course makes it the fastest growing population in Europe. Most importantly, half of Turkey’s population is under the age of 30, making Turkey the country with the largest youth population in Europe, both in proportion and absolute figures. These are of high importance as investors are faced with considerable challenges such as weak domestic demand and labor force in Europe, due to ageing and shrinking populations.

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between Europe and Asia at the same time.

Yet, the phrase of “the bridge between the East and the West” does not quite explain the geopolitical benefit of Turkey and its location in the global map. Especially in the current difficult economic climate when mature markets of the US and Europe are slow, the benefit of Turkey’s location is that the country is at a close proximity to North African countries, the Middle Eastern countries, Iraq, with its tremendous demand for reconstruction, resource- rich Iran, Central Asian countries which are also rich in natural resources and in an urgent need to upgrade their infrastructure, and Russia in north. All of these countries have potential demands that are much stronger than mature markets. Of course, it is right next to the EU. Turkey has been a member of the EU Customs Union since 1996 and any product manufactured in Turkey can be shipped to Europe without paying customs duties. Most large-scale companies, however, have already done what they have to with regard to European market, but very few activities are available in the Middle East. North Africa and Central Asia are even less devel-

Turkey is the crossroad of business Turkey has part of her land in Europe and other part in Asia, and is referred to as “the bridge between the East and the West.”

It is indeed a source of sensation every time you cross the Bosphorus Bridge, as you cross

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oped as a market for them and when they try to establish a regional base to develop these markets, Turkey is often the answer.

Access to Multiple Markets Having such a unique geostrategic location, many multinational companies have moved their regional headquarters to Turkey, as the country offers a robust platform for economic expansion on a regional scale, enabling these companies to leverage common qualities and local capabilities in Turkey.

For example, Coca-Cola manages over 90 countries from its office in Istanbul; likewise, Microsoft and GE Healthcare manage over 80 countries from Turkey. The Turkish government is strongly supporting global companies to move their regional headquarters to Turkey.

With a recent amendment in the legislation on foreign direct investment, foreign companies can now establish their regional management centers in Turkey under a liaison office structure without paying corporate tax, VAT, personal income, and stamp duty.

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Favorable investment climate with ample opportunity The Turkish government is well aware of the importance of foreign direct investment, which it views as a main component of its economic development. In order to create an attractive investment climate, Turkey has significantly improved its investment environment through reforms and new legislations. In 2003, it enacted a new foreign direct investment law, which provides foreign investors with legal guarantees by treating them equally with local investors. Later, it established the Coordination Council for the Improvement of Investment Environment, which is a key structure, where private sector makes contributions to the process of improving investment climate and is recognized as a success story of public-private platform by international economic authorities. The council has rationalized the regulations on investments in Turkey, developed policies by determining the necessary arrangements that will enhance the competitiveness of the investment environment, and generated solutions to the administrative barriers encountered by the local and foreign investors in all phases of the investment process, including the operating period. For example, it used to take more than a month to establish a company in Turkey in 2003, whereas now it takes only six days to set up a company in Turkey.

Source: World Bank Doing Business Reports Moreover, the government has taken exclusive measures to provide a more businessfriendly environment for foreign investors in Turkey. In addition to the Coordination Council for the Improvement of the Investment Environment, the government has established the Investment Advisory Council with the partici-

pation of senior executives from prominent multinational companies in order to address the administrative barriers to investment, improve the positive image of Turkey as an attractive investment destination and provide a global perspective to the ongoing investment climate reform agenda. Since 2004, the Investment Advisory Council of Turkey has been meeting under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and has been taking important decisions since then. These decisions constitute the top items of the reform agenda of the Coordination Council for the Improvement of the Investment Environment. In order to provide foreign investors with better services, Turkey also established the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT), which is directly attached to the Prime Minister. Turkey has been supporting investors through certain policies; meanwhile it has institutionalized these policies, thus providing investors with more professional services. Being attached directly to the Prime Minister indicates how great importance Turkey attaches to foreign direct investment in Turkey. ISPAT provides investors with assistance before, during and after their entry into Turkey. It serves as a reference point for international investors and as a point of contact for all institutions engaged in promoting and attracting investments at national, regional and local levels. Working on a fully confidential basis, as well as combining the private sector approach with the backing of all governmental bodies, ISPAT’s free-ofcharge services include, but are not limited to market information and analyses, industry overviews and comprehensive sector reports, site selection, coordination with the relevant governmental institutions, facilitating legal procedures and legislation issues such as establishing a company, incentive applications, obtaining licenses and work/residence permits.

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The Turkish government has also been implementing a series of incentives schemes.

Over the past decade, it has implemented three incentives programs in 2003, 2006 and in 2009 respectively, and announced the fourth one in April 2012. These incentives programs have resulted in a radical transformation of the Turkish economy. The main objectives of the new incentives scheme are to reduce the current account deficit, boost production and investment for high-importdependent intermediate goods, as well as to increase investment in the less developed regions. The new system comprises four different schemes, namely general incentives, regional incentives, incentives for large-scale investments and incentives for strategic investments. More specifically, Turkey offers investors value-added tax (VAT) exemption and corporate tax reduction, as well as support for social security premiums, interest payment and land allocation. Under the new system, the government intends to balance the levels of local development, particular¬ly focusing on boosting investment in less developed areas. To maximize the impact of the program as a balancing mechanism, Turkey has been cate¬gorized into six regions according to their levels of development. Therefore incentives for investors in the less developed regions will benefit from a larger scope of support. The new incentives system also gives priority to several specific sectors such as defense, automotive, aerospace and aviation, maritime freight/passenger transportation, pharmaceuticals, education, tourism and mining. Investments in these sectors will be supported across Turkey by means of incentives provided for Region 5, the second least developed region. This new system is expected to

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contribute to the structural transformation of Turkey’s industries, particularly through strategic investments, by encouraging domestic production of goods that are commonly imported. The main purpose of the incentives for strategic investments is to promote and support investments in sectors with considerable trade deficit. It is important to highlight that strategic investments will be strongly supported in all regions with the same incentives.

On the back of the robust economic growth, together with the Turkish government’s efforts to improve its investment cli-

mate, ample investment opportunities have emerged in many sectors, such as energy and renewable energy in particular, and pharmaceuticals, chemicals and petrochemicals, automotive, machinery, finance, real estate, as well as iron and steel. More opportunities will come out with the realization of Turkey’s ambitious targets for 2023, the centennial celebration of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey. The government has set specific targets to achieve by 2023, ranging from healthcare to economy, from defense to education, and from energy to transportation. Turkey aims to become one of the

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top 10 economies in the world with a GDP of USD 2 trillion, to increase its exports to USD 500 billion, to upgrade the country’s energy, transportation and healthcare infrastructure through the construction of hospital cities, to more than double its electricity generation, and to build new bridges on the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles straits. It is also a national target for Turkey to make Istanbul an international financial center. Having been tested by the global economic crisis, Turkey has one of the most stable and profitable financial sectors in its region. The Turkish government’s Istanbul Finance Center project offers global companies a chance to run their financial operations in the region through Istanbul thanks to various incentives, a skilled workforce, and a global, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant local economy.

Impressed by the attractive investment environment in Turkey, foreign investors have been flocking to Turkey. Over the past decade, Turkey attracted USD 123 billion of FDI. Similarly, the number of foreign companies in Turkey has rapidly increased, exceeding 33,000.

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The highest rate investment incentive program of Turkey is valid.

Turkey became one of the countries providing the most attractive advantage of tax and social security contribution of Europe by means of investment incentive program applied by Turkey. On the ground that previous incentive system didn’t increase, in 2010, sector developed a system offering the discounts that changed according to the city into which investment was put and to the account of investment. Then this new incentive model was revised by additional incentives applied to some primary fields in June of 2012.

PLASFED prepared a summary of new incentive application in its form revised in 2012;

All native and foreign persons who want to invest benefit from all advantages under equal conditions without discrimination. Also there is not limitation in the capital and profit transfers. It is also permitted that companies have the lands and buildings. Required high-level financial and administrative consultancy services are provided to the inventors. Not only local companies but also all international institutes carrying on business in this field have the operation of Turkey.

varieties, central objectives such as aggrega-

1.5. 4 different incentive systems below

tion and build-up of these activities has been

mentioned have been arranged within the

specified by this decision.

Decision. * General Incentive Applications

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.3. There are 81 cities in Turkey, and

* Local Incentive System

1.1. Cabinet decision issued on the pur-

cities have been separated into 6 territories

* Incentive of Large Scale Investments

pose of inciting the investments to be made in

according to their socio-economic develop-

* Incentive of Strategic Investments

Turkey was entered into force on the date of

ment levels, with regard to the implementa-

19.06.2012.

tion of supports within the Decision.

1.2. Procedure regarding the inclining of

1.4. Territories and cities included by

savings toward the high value-added invest-

these territories have been listed in the final

ments, augmentation of production and em-

section of this writing.

2. GENERAL INCENTIVE APPLICATIONS 2.1. General incentive applications are composed of four support elements; customs duty indemnity, value-added tax (VAT) privi-

ployment, abatement of local development

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lege, support of withhold income tax including the investments to be made in only 6th territory, support of employer’s national insurance

Investment Subjects

Minimum Constant Investment Account (Million TL)

Investments of Electronics Industry

50

Investments of Medical Instrument, Precision and Optic Instruments

50

support elements below mentioned, except-

Investment of Drug Production

50

ing general incentive applications including

Investments in Manufacturing of Aircraft and Spacecraft and/ or Their Pieces

50

Investments of Machine Manufacturing (including Electrical Machines and Electrical Devices)

50

Investments for Production of Metal

50

contribution including only investments of shipyard’s ship constructions.

2.2. All investments can benefit from

major incentive elements, investment subjects that cannot be incited and investment subjects necessary conditions of which cannot be provided although its incentive is provisory.

2.3. It is necessary that investments to be made fulfil also the condition of minimal investment account.

3.1. Sectors to be incited in each territory have been specified in accordance with local incentive applications. It is provided that sectors specified in respect of territories benefit from supports below mentioned. * Customs duty indemnity * VAT privilege * Tax reduction * Support of employer’s national insurance contribution * Investment field allowance * Interest support (for the investments in 3rd , 4th , 5th and 6th territories) * Support of withhold income tax (for investments to be made in 6th territory) * Support of insurance premium (for investments to be made in 6th territory) 3.2. Investments to be made shall fulfil

posed for the products which aren’t produced in domestic.)

5.2. Investment subjects which are not incited cannot benefit from the incentive within this scope.

5.3. Investments fulfilling the criteria above mentioned can benefit from the sup-

4. LARGE SCALE INVESTMENTS 4.1. Below is the subject of large scale count.

4.2. Investment subjects fulfilling the conditions of minimum investment account specified for large scale investments are provided to benefit from the supports below mentioned.

Investment Subjects Manufacturing of Refined Petroleum Products

1.000

Manufacturing of Chemical Substances and Products

200

Investments of Harbour and Harbour Services Investments in Manufacturing of Motor Land Vehicles:

* Tax reduction * Support of employer’s national insurance contribution * Investment field allowance * Support of withhold income tax (for investments to be made in 6th territory) * Support of insurance premium (for investments to be made in 6th territory)

- Sub-Industry Investments in Motor Land Vehicles

50

Investments in Manufacturing of Railway and Tramway Locomotives and/or Wagons

50

Investments of Transportation Services by Transit Pipelines

50

Customs duty indemnity

*

VAT privilege

*

Tax reduction

*

Support of employer’s national in-

surance contribution *

Investment field allowance

*

Support of interest

*

KDV return

*

Support of withhold income tax (for Support of insurance premium (for

6. MINIMUM CONSTANT INVESTEMENT ACCOUNT 6.1. According to the decision, in order that investments can benefit from support elements, its minimum constant investment account shall be 1.000.000 TL in 1st and 2nd territories and also 500.000 TL in 3rd, 4th,

5. STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

5th and 6th territories.

tions below mentioned are seen as strategic investment. * Its minimum constant investment account shall be more than 50.000.000 Turkish Liras. gard to investment product shall be less than * Added-value provided with invest-

200

*

investments to be made in 6th territory)

importation.

- Key Industry Investments in Motor Land Vehicles

ritory difference.

*

* VAT privilege

* Its main generating capacity with re200

ports below mentioned regardless of the ter-

investments to be made in 6th territory)

* Customs Duty Indemnity

5.1. Investments fulfilling the condiMinimum Constant Investment Account (Million TL)

ized with regard to investment product in the American Dollars. (This condition isn’t im-

the conditions of minimum investment account.

* Total importation account which is realrecent year shall be more than 50.000.000

investment and minimum investment ac-

3. LOCAL INCENTIVE APPLICATIONS

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ments subject to document shall be minimum forty per cent, in the basis of principles to be specified by ministry. (This condition isn’t imposed for refinery and petro chemistry investments.

6.2. On the other part, in the event that investment is made in organized industrial zone (OSB), these investments benefit from a sub-regional support.

7. BENEFITING FROM THE INCENTIVE 7.1. In order to benefit from incentive elements, inventor has to obtain “investment incentive certificate”.

7.2. Investments can be made by all natural and legal entities not only settled but also not settled in Turkey.

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8. SCOPE OF INCENTIVE ELEMENTS 8.1. CUSTOMS DUTY INDEMNITY Article of investment within the scope of incentive certificate is absolved from customs duty of machine and equipment.

8.2. VAT PRIVILEGE AND RETURN 8.2.1. Investors possessing the incentive certificate are absolved from added-value tax of imported and local delivery of machine and equipment realized within the scope of incentive certificate.

8.2.2. Added-value tax assumed for the costs of building constructions realized within

bution, provided that registered employment in incentive certificate isn’t exceeded.

the scope of strategic investments, content

8.6.2. Income tax calculated on the portion corresponding to the minimum wage

investment account of which is more than five

8.4.2. Incentive time changes in respect

of employees’ wages shall be applied for 10

hundred million Turkish Liras, is returned to

of initial term and territories of investment

years period from the date of investment that

investor.

and it can extend over 10 years. Also the sup-

partially or fully executed.

port accounts can extent over 50% of em8.3. INTEREST SUPPORT

ployer’s national insurance contribution.

8.3.1. Upon request of investor, a certain

8.7.1. In the investments to be realized

ratio of interests with regard to the credits

8.5. INSURANCE PREMIUM SUPPORT

used on the purpose of finance of investment

8.3.2. Also strategic investments, re-

within the scope of large-scaled investments and regional incentive applications, income

is met by government in respect of investment territories.

8.7. TAX REDUCTION

8.5.1. Within the scope of large-scaled

or corporate tax to be calculated in terms of

investments, strategic investments and re-

incomes earned is applied at a discount until

gional incentive applications, for additional

reaching to the contribution amount.

employment provided with investment to be

search-development investments and envi-

realized based on the incentive certificate can

ronment investments benefit from interest

be benefited from this support element.

support.

8.7.2. To express the importance of this incentive, it is good to specify Income tax and

8.5.2. Provided that amount to be ben-

corporate income tax rates implemented in

efited from the support will not exceed the

Turkey. According to the corporate tax law,

8.3.3. Interest support incentive is ap-

number of employment recorded in the in-

corporate tax is about 20% of corporate in-

plied for the first five years of credit used.

centive certificate, whose completion visa is

come. Rate of income tax is an increasing

The same limits are specified for interest sup-

made, insurance premium needed to be paid

rate; incomes exceeding annual 60.000 TL

port in respect of territories and the interest

to the Social Security Institution by the em-

incomes for the year of 2013 are subjected to

support referable within the scope of local

ployer can be to the extent of the portion cor-

income tax in the rate of 35%.

incentive applications can reach 900.000 TL.

responding to minimum wage of employer.

However, interest support referable in stra-

8.7.3. Although amount of tax reduction

tegic investments can reach 50.000.000 TL, provided that it doesn’t exceed five percent of

8.5.3. Time of support is ten years following the making of completion visa.

content investment account.

within the scope of regional incentive applications changes in respect of the regions, increases up to 50% of investment m.ade;

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amount of tax reduction to be benefited for large-scaled investments increases up to

INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION

8.6.1. For additional employment pro-

60%.

cured with investments to be realized within

8.7.4. Rate of tax reduction to be im-

8.4.1. Investments supported within the

the scope of incentive certificates issued for

plemented in all regions for strategic invest-

scope of large scale investments, strategic

only 6. Region, it can be benefitted from the

ments is 90%.

investments and local incentive applications

support for income tax to be calculated on

benefit from support in respect of certain ra-

wages of employees provided that number of

tios of employer’s national insurance contri-

employment recorded in the document.

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after investment carried out within the scope

approval to be received from the undersecre-

of investment incentive certificate, for being

taries for defense industries.

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10.2. For the investments within Largescaled and regional incentive applications

implemented in varying degrees in respect of

to be realized on the sixth region within the

regions, can be implemented to the incomes

* Mine extraction investments and/or

scope of this article, insurance Premium sup-

which the investor earns from other activities

mine processing investments ( extraction

port of employer share is applied by means of

in the investment period.

and/or processing investments to be carried

being added to the current time on region and

out in the Istanbul with some of the mines and

also thereby being added five point to the ef-

stone chips)

fective investment on region to the content.

8.8. ALLOCATION OF INVESTMENT LOCATION Investment field can be allocated for large-scaled investments, whose incentive

* Primary, secondary education and high school investments to be realized by private sector.

certificate is issued, strategic investments and investments benefiting from regional supports

9. PRIMARY INVESTMENT SUBJECTS Even if the investments specified below are carried out in the sub-regions, are bene-

11. R&D (Research-Development) and ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENTS

* Investments for production of products developed as a result of R&D projects sup-

R&D and ENVIRONMENTAL INVEST-

ported by Science, Industry and Technology

MENTS; VAT exception is benefited from cus-

Ministry.

toms duty indemnity and support of interest.

Such investments may benefit from income

10. INVESTMENTS, WHICH WILL BENEFIT FROM A SUB-REGION SUPPORT.

fited from regional support applied in the 5 region. However, these investments are subject

10.1. Within the scope of regional in-

to the region supports in case of taking place

centive applications and large-scaled in-

in the sixth region.

vestments, investments, whose incentive

tax stoppage and insurance premium support in case of being realized on the sixth region.

12. REGIONS AND THE CITIES COVERED BY THE REGIONS 1. REGION

Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Eskisehir, Istanbul, Izmir, Kocaeli, Mugla

2. REGION

Adana, Aydın, Bolu, Çanakkale (except for Bozcaada and Gökceada districts), Denizli, Edirne, Isparta, Kayseri, Kırklareli, Konya, Sakarya, Yalova, Tekirdag

3. REGION

Balıkesir, Bilecik, Burdur, Gaziantep, Karabük, Karaman, Manisa, Mersin, Samsun, Trabzon, Usak, Zonguldak

4. REGION

Afyonkarahisar, Amasya, Artvin, Bartın, Çorum, Düzce, Elazıg, Erzincan, Hatay, Kastamonu, Kırıkkale, Kırsehir, Kütahya, Malatya, Nevsehir, Rize, Sivas

5. REGION

Adıyaman, Aksaray, Bayburt, Cankırı, Erzurum, Giresun, Gümüshane, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Nigde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Sinop, Tokat, Tunceli, Yozgat

6. REGION

Canakkale (Bozcaada and Gökceada districts), Agrı, Ardahan, Batman, Bingöl, Bitlis, Diyarbakır, Hakkari, Igdır, Kars, Mardin, Mus, Siirt, Sanlıurfa, Sırnak, Van

certificate is issued, may benefit from these * Investments for passenger and/or goods transportation through seaway. * Railway investments for inter-cities goods and/or passenger transportation to be

supports in the rate and periods provided in the sub-region of the region found in terms of tax reduction and share support if they meets at least one of the following conditions.

performed by private sector and railway investments for inter-city goods transportation. * Test centers, wind tunnel and this na-

*Realizing of investment in the industrial region (OSB).

ture of investments (investments for automotive, space or defense industry)

*To be realized by investor, who is partner of at least five natural and legal persons

* Tourism accommodation investments

operating in the same industry and to be an

being such as to be benefited from regional

investment, which will provide integration in

supports, tourism investments to be made in

the field operating common.

the culture and tourism preservation and development regions. * International fair investments having minimum five thousand square meter indoor area (out of accommodation and shopping center units) * The investments for production of biotechnological medicine, oncology drugs and blood products valued at minimum twenty million Turkish Liras based on approval to be received from the health ministry * The investments in the field of defense, aeronautics and space valued at minimum twenty million Turkish Liras based on project

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98 companies and organizations from Turkey are waiting for you

part of the fair. Plastics Industrialists Federa-

98 companies and organizations from Turkey are waiting for you at one of the biggest events of the plastics industry, K 2013. Thou-

tion, PAGDER and Chemistry Exporters Union are among the organizations.

sands of products and services are introduced here for businessmen

Many Turkish manufacturers who also

in Turkey, one of the three biggest countries in plastic manufacturing

trade internationally will exhibit their pro-

in Europe. It is possible to get detailed information about the sector

ducts and services within K Fair. These companies are highly active in Europe market, as

and brokerage service for bilateral discussions at the stands of non-

well. In fact, some of them have facilities with

governmental organizations, particularly PLASFED and PAGDER. Tur-

the biggest capacities in their own branches

kish companies have acquired nearly four thousand square meters of space at K fair. Turkey is currently the eighth biggest participant at K fair.

around the world. The space acquired by the companies makes up 3% of the total fair space.

K fair organization had previously an-

Ninety-eight companies and organizati-

tal. Companies from Turkey hold the eighth

nounced that a total of 3278 companies and

ons from Turkey are attending K fair, one of

position in terms of quantity. Apart from the

organizations will exhibit their products and

the biggest events in the plastics industry.

companies, organizations which generate

services in 2013. According to the latest sta-

Turkish companies will exhibit their products

comprehensive data regarding the sector and

tements, the total extent of the fair has reac-

in 4 thousand square meters of space in to-

improve business relations will be present as

hed 162 thousand square meters.

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Company Name

1

ADAÇAL ENDÜSTRİYEL MİNERALLER SANAYİ TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

Web

Booth

Product Categories

www.adacal.com.tr

Hall 8b/E63-3

Calcium carbonate

PLASFEDDERGİ

2

AKSOY PLASTİK SAN. VE TİC. AŞ.

www.aksoyplastik.com.tr

Hall 8b/E63-4

Masterbatches, Additive concentrates, Biodegradable additives, Masterbatches, Colourants, Liquid dyes, Coupling agents, Light stabilisers (s. UV stabilizers), Impact modifiers, UV stabilizer, Nanocomposites

3

ALMAK ATEŞ MAKİNA SANAYİ KOLLEKTİF ŞİRKETİ

www.almakmakina.com

Hall 11/D25-8

Screw and Barrels

4

APEKS MAKİNE SAN. VE TİCARET LTD. ŞTİ.

Hall 11/D25-11

Printing , Surface treated and decorated parts, Printing equipment for plastic and rubber products, Marking equipment, Embossing equipment, Equipment for In-Mould Decoration (IMD), Machine vision systems

Hall 11/D25-13

complete lines or separate machines of PE, PP, PVC and Dripping pipes. Extruders, Pipe Heads, Adjustable calibrating sleeves, Normal calibrating sleeves, End closures, Vacuum tanks, Spray tanks, Hauls-off, Cutting machines, Al-foil covering stations, Al-foil recycling machines, Corrugated pipe drainage machines are our main pruducts

5

BAŞAR AĞIR MAKİNA SAN TİC LTD ŞTİ

www.apexmakina.com

www.basarmakina.com.tr

6

CREDOY POLİMER A.Ş.

www.credoy.com

Hall 8b/E63-5

Plastic processing and international polymer trading such as PET, Polypropylene (PP), PTA, Random Copolymers, Polystyrene, Copolymers, General purpose polystyrene (GPPS), Homopolymers, High impact polystyrene (HIPS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), SBS Copolymers, Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), ABS, Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Polycarbonate (PC), High Density Polyethylene (HPDE)

7

Dermak Makina ve Yedek Parça San.Ltd.Şti.

www.dermakmakina.com

Hall 11/C25-2

PVC Mixing Mixers

8

EKİN MAKİNA PLASTİK SAN TİC LTD ŞTİ

www.ekinmakina.com

Hall 11/C25-5

Injection Machines

9

ERYILDIZ MAKİNA SAN.VE TİC. LTD.ŞTİ.

eryildizmakina.com.tr

Hall 11/D26-3

Flexo Printing Machines

10

HAYAT KALIP İMALAT SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

www.hayatkalip.com.tr

Hall 11/D25-3

Pvc Extrusion moulds, Co-Extrusion moulds, Composite profile dies, Profile cutting and punching dies

11

İNTER KAUÇUK VE EVA LTD ŞTİ

www.intereva.com.tr

Hall 8b/E63-6

Raw materials, auxiliaries, Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics

12

Karataş Makina San.Tic. / Kasım Karataş

karatasmakina.com.tr

Hall 11/D25-6

Pvc Horizontal Mixer, Pvc Vertical Mixer, Automatic Weighing System, Granule Mixer

53

PLASFEDDERGİ

13

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KIRANDA PLASTİK KALIP VE MAKİNA PARÇALARI SAN.TİC. LTD.ŞTİ

www.kiranda.com.tr

Hall 11/D25-12

Injection moulding

14

KUATRO PLASTİK MAK. SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ

www.kuatromakina.com

Hall 11/C25-5

Single Screw Extruders, Double Screw Extruders, Die-HeadsCalibrating Sleeves, Vacuum Tanks, Spray Baths, Tilting Table, Cutter, Haul-Off, Coiler, Shooter, Penetrator, Al-Foil Winding Unit, Socketting Machine, Gravimetric

15

ORION REZISTANS VE TEKNOLOJİ ÜRÜNLERİ SAN. TİC. LTD.ŞTİ.

www.orionrezistans.com

Hall 11/D25-9

Ceramic heaters, Quartz heaters, Accessories

16

PAGDER Plastik Sanayicileri Derneği

www.pagder.org

Hall 11/D25-10

Association

17

Safi Rezistans İmalat SanayiSafi Yılmaz

www.sa-fi.com

Hall 11/D25-7

Industrial Heating Elements

18

SER REZİSTANS ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

www.serrezistans.com

Hall 11/D25-1

Air cooled ceramic heaters, mica band heaters and nozzle heaters, Barrel heaters

19

Şenmak Makina San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

www.senmak.com

Hall 11/D26-1

Screw and Barrels

20

TAKIMSAN DİŞLİ KESİCİ TAKIMLARI MAKİNA VE YED. PAR. SAN. TİC.LTD.ŞTİ.

www.takimsan.com

Hall 11/D26-2

Planetary System Extruder, Planetary System Gearboxes, Cutting tool and gears

21

ÜNVEREN HAVA SİSTEMLERİ SAN. VE TİC.LTD.ŞTİ.

Hall 11/D25-5

Hoses, FLEXIBLE AIR DUCTS AND PIPES, WELDING FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEMS, EXHAUST GAS EXTRACTION SYSTEMS, MODULER DUST COLLECTION AND FILTRATION UNITS, OIL MIST FILTRATION UNITS, FANS

22

ÜSTÜN İŞ MAKİNA SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

www.ustunismakina.com.tr

Hall 11/C25-1

SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER, PLASTIC RECYCLING LINES, FILM DEWATERING MACHINE, PELLETIZER, Combined Recycling Technology CRT

23

Vatan plastik san.tic aş

www.vatanplastik.com

Hall 8b/E63-1

GREENHOUSE FILMS, SHRINK FILM, STRETCH FILM, REFUSE SACKS, FILLED PLASTICS, ADDITIVES, RECYCLE PRODUCTS

24

Devotrans elektrik mak. san.ve tic.ltd.sti.

www.devotrans.com

Hall 11/D25-2

Measuring equipment for melt pressure, Measuring and test equipment for rheological properties, Other measuring and test equipment for mechanical or dynamic properties,

25

TAYF PLASTİK VE BOYA SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

www.tayfplastik.com

Hall 8b/E63-2

Masterbatch and Masterbatch Additives

www.unveren.com.tr

26

OPKON OPTIK ELEKTRONIKKONTROL SAN. TIC. L.TD

www.opkon.com.tr

Hall 11/D25-4

Linear Potentiometers , Magnetostrictive Position Sensors, Magnetic Linear Encoders, Optic Rotary Encoders, Magnetic Rotary Encoders, Wire Sensors, Hot Runner Systems, Panel Type Measuring Device, Accessories

27

IKMIB -Istanbul Chemicals and Chemical Products Exporters' Association

www.immib.org.tr

Hall 11/C25-3 and Hall 8b/E63-7

Exporters Union

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Akdemir Endüstri Ambalaj Makine San. Tic.Ltd.Şti Akdeniz Kimya San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Akkaya Mak. Iml. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Alarge Alıç Ağacı Mak.Elektron Araştırma Geliştirme San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Altek Plastik Makina San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Anadolu Mikronize Madencilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Arslan Sünger ve Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Askim Stabilizatör Kimyevi Mad San.Tic.Ltd.Şti.

Aytek Soğutma Sanayi Iç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

Barış Ambalaj ve Matbaacılık San. ve Tic. Ltd.Şti.

Bayegan Dış Tic. A.Ş.

Beşok Kalıp Plastik Ltd.Şti.

Bordo Recyling Budin Kimyevi Madde San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. Çınar Profil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Değişim Kalıp Plastik Profil Ltd. Dersan Makina Sanayi Domeks Makine Ltd. Şti.

Durfom İzolasyon ve Ambalaj San. Tic. A.Ş.

Düzlem Metal San.Tic.Ltd.Şti.

Ege Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Ege Proses Mühendislik Makine San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Ela Kimyevi Mad. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Elastron Kimya San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Enformak Plastik Teknolojileri San. Tic. A.Ş.

Enplast Plastik Kimya San.ve Tic. A.Ş.

Epsan Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Erkoç Plastik ve Kalıp Sanayi Eurotec Mühendislik Plastikler San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Fiberflon Teknik Tekstil A.Ş.

Forplas Plastik San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Gema Polimer Plastik Ürünleri San. A.Ş.

Gülmer Madencilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Gülnar Plastik Makinaları San. Tic.ve Ltd.Şti.

Gür-İş Mak. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Güven Teknik Mak. ve Kalıp San. Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Inan Plastik Mak. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Işık Plastik San. ve Dış Tic. Paz.A.Ş. İnan Plastik Makinaları San. ve Tic. Ltd. şti. İnpak Makina Ltd. ŞTi. Korsini Saf Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Kuzey Global Makina San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Maskom Plastik sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

Meltem Kimya Tekstil San. Ith. Ihr. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Mikrosan Makina ve Kalıp San. A.Ş.

MT Reklam ve Paz. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. MT DISPLAYS MTN Model Kalıp Mak. ve Bilg.San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Okset Kalıp Elemanları San. Tic. A.Ş. Öz-Mak Plastik Makina San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.Ş. Genel Müdürlüğü Pimtaş Plastik İnşaat Malz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Plastay Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Plastifay Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş Polimer Teknik Makina Mühendislik San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Polimersan Polimer-Kimya San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Puls Elektronik Sistemleri Mak. San. İç ve Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Roboplas Plastik & Automation Sist. Ins. Ltd. Sti Sanem Plastik Mak. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

SARAÇ Plastik Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Sarem Makina San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Sisan Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Tanrıkulu Plastik San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Tekpol Teknik Poliüretan San. Tic. A.Ş.

Termopol Plastik San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Tifmak Makina San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Tisan Mühendislik Plastikleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd.Şti.

TST-Tamsan Motor Makina İmalat ve Tic.Ltd.Şti.

Tüyap Tüm Fuar Yapım A.Ş. Tüyap Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi Yeniyurt Makina ve Dişli San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.

www. akdemirmakina.com.tr www. akdenizkimya.com.tr www.akkaya-akkaya.com www. alargesoft.com www. altechmakina.com www. anadolumikronize.com www. arslansunger.com www. polistab.com www. aytekchillers.com www. barisambalaj.net www. bayegan.net www. besokkalip.com www. bordorecycle.com www. budin.com.tr www. degisimkalip.com.tr www. der-san.com www. domeksmakine.com www. durfoam.com www.duzlemmetal.com www. egekimya.com www. egeproses.com www. elakimya.com.tr www. elastron.com www. enformak.com www. enplast.com.tr www. epsan.com.tr www. erkockalip.com www. eurotec-ep.com www. fiberflon.com www. forplaspvc.com www. gemapolimer.com www. gulmermaden.com www. gulnarmakina.com www. gur-is.eu www. guventeknikmakina.com www. inanplastics.com www. isikplastik.com.tr www. inanplastics.com www. inpakmakina.com.tr www. korsini-saf.com www. kuzeyglobal.com www. maskom.com.tr www. meltemkimya.com.tr www. mikrosanmak.com www. mtplastech.com.tr www. mtn.com.tr www. okset.com www. ozmak.com www. petkim.com.tr www. pimtasplastik.com.tr www. plastay.com www. plastifay.com.tr www. polimerteknik.com www. polimersan.com www. puls.com.tr www. roboplas.com www. sanemltd.com www. sarac.com www. sarem.com.tr www. sisan.com.tr www. tanrikulu.com.tr www. tekpol.com.tr www.termopol.com www.tifmak.com.tr tisan.com.tr tst-tamsan.com tuyap.com.tr yeniyurt.com

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Hall 03 / F73 Hall 05 / B06 Hall 13 / D47 Hall 11 / F42 Hall 09 / B68 Hall 08a / H50 Hall 07 / A33 Hall 05 / B24 Hall 10 / H27 Hall 07.2 / G23 Hall 06 / B09 Hall 01 / C36 Hall 08b / F40 Hall 08a / B50 Hall 07.1 / C13 Hall 02 / F03 Hall 10 / E18 Hall 10 / J02 Hall 08a / G44 Hall 10 / D14 Hall 07.1 / D01 Hall 13 / D51 Hall 07.2 / C17 Hall 06 / C16 Hall 11 / H03 Hall 07.1 / D06 Hall 06 / D15 Hall 02 / G05 Hall 07.2 / E19 Hall 08a / G39 Hall 07.2 / B25 Hall 07.1 / A40 Hall 07.2 / C24 Hall 07.1 / D47 Hall 03 / G06 Hall 12 / B06 Hall 09 / E45 Hall 07a / C22 Hall 09 / E45 Hall 03 / D16 Hall 07.2 / C07 Hall 03 / E38 Hall 07.2 / A04 Hall 08a / K51 Hall 16 / A06 Hall 07.2 / C05 Hall 02 / E14 Hall 04 / B28 Hall 07.2 / G20 Hall 08b / D45 Hall 05 / B24 Hall 07.2 / A26 Hall 14 / C59 Hall 08b / C82 Hall 11 / D43 Hall 02 / G05 Hall 04 / C48 Hall 15 / B61 Hall 12 / F49 Hall 08b / C34 Hall 07.2 / G13 Hall 07 / A34 Hall 08b / E32 Hall 04 / B35 Hall 07.2 / G16 Hall 01 / A28 Hall 07.1 / D36 Hall 03 / A98

Turkish Plastic Industrialists’ Federation

TOGETHER AND STRONGER

www.plasfed.org.tr Turkish Plastics Industry Association

P L A S T İ K S A N AY İ C İ L E R İ F E D E R A S Y O N U D E R G İ S İ

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