Who Should Participate?

U.S. suppliers of aftermarket and replacement parts and systems, tuning and customizing products; repair and maintenance equipment, parts and systems; service station equipment and parts; car wash equipment and parts; original parts/systems and equipment (OE).

Why Should You Participate?

Istanbul, the historic crossroads of the East and West is ideally located to present your firm with an outstanding window to the markets of North Africa, Europe, Middle East, Russia, and the central Asia countries. Increased consumer demand in the 1990s and Turkey’s Customs Union agreement with the EU drove rapid growth of automotive production in Turkey. The growing local market and promising neighboring export markets attracted foreign direct investment; as a result, most international vehicle producers already have production in Turkey. Through J/V partnerships with local firms, direct investment, and license agreements, there are currently 19 international vehicle producers in the Turkish market including Ford, Toyota, Renault, Fiat, Chrysler, Opel, Honda, Hyundai, Peugeot, MAN, Mercedes, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi.

The Turkish automotive production capacity has now reached 1.2 million units, and is expected to reach 2 million by 2015. In the European Union, Turkey ranks as the largest bus producer, the largest Light Commercial Vehicle producer, and the third largest truck market.

Speakers

Ms. Berrin Erturk, Automotive Specialist, U.S. Embassy Turkey

Prof. Ercan Tezer, Secretary General, Turkish Automotive Manufacturer's Association (represents the 19 vehicle manufacturers in Turkey)

Representative from or company member of the Turkish Automotive Parts Manufacturer's Association

Christoph Schöllhamemr, Project Manager, Messe Frankfurt Istanbul (representing Automechanika Istanbul trade show)

Event Details:

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