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ŞENER GENÇERAegean Plastic Industrialists Association (EGEPLASDER)Chairman of the BoardCarbon-free industry is no longer an option but a necessity. Turkish industry is on the brink of a costly but unavoidable tran ...

The K 2025 Düsseldorf Plastics and Rubber Fair opened its doors on October 8. Held every three years in Germany, it stands out as one of the most important international gatherings for the sector. PLASFED President Ömer ...

K 2025 Düsseldorf Plastics and Rubber Fair opened its doors on October 8. The fair, held every three years in Germany, is one of the sector's most important international meetings. PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz is clo ...

Since 1976, Kayalar Kimya has been producing paints, varnishes, and industrial adhesives for the furniture, construction, and metal sectors, exporting to 55 countries and making a name for itself both domestically and in ...

The Plastics Manufacturers Federation (PLASFED) brought together leading representatives of Turkey's plastics sector on October 3, 2025, in Izmir. Hosted by the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO), the PLASFED Expan ...

The PLASFED delegation visited the facilities of SOCAR Turkey in Aliağa to evaluate the contributions of energy and petrochemical investments to the industry. During the meetings, opportunities for collaboration on reduc ...

PROMOGIFT Istanbul Fair opened its doors at Tuyap from October 2-5, 2025. In his opening speech, PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz emphasized the strategic importance of the plastics sector for the Turkish economy. Karade ...

Zeynep Ünal Öztop, CEO of Tüyap Fair Organization Group, states that the fair industry has undergone a significant transformation today and emphasizes that exhibitions are not just promotional platforms but strategic ven ...

The 35th Group of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO) for Plastic Raw Materials and Plastic Injection Products Industry Professional Committee addressed the transition focused on sustainability and circular economy in ...

Ömer Karadeniz, the Chairman of the Board of PLASFED, was a guest on Habertürk TV's "Para ve Ötesi" program hosted by Didem Arslanoğlu. Stating that the plastic sector has strategic importance not only in daily life but ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of the Federation of Plastic Industrialists (PLASFED), presented a plaque to Elchin Ibadov, CEO of SOCAR Turkey, in recognition of his contributions to the Turkish industry and the plastic secto ...

Ömer Karadeniz, Chairman of the Board of the Plastic Industrialists Federation (PLASFED), appeared as a guest on the live broadcast of the 30 Minutes program on Bloomberg HT. Stating that Turkey is not a petroleum-rich c ...

The September issue of PLASFED Magazine, the corporate publication of the Federation of Plastic Manufacturers (PLASFED), has been published. As a reference source for the Turkish industry, the magazine offers a rich cont ...

Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd., which operates in plastic blowing technologies, will present four new machine models at the K2025 fair to be held in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15, 2025.The company focuses on energy effic ...

PLASFED, the umbrella organization of the plastics industry, participated in the US Trade Delegation event hosted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, evaluating the growth opportunities and collaboration potentials of t ...

PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz appeared on DÜNYA YouTube TV's Business Talks program. Karadeniz announced that the chairs they exported to Russia, surpassing the Italians, were used in Tarkan's concert at Red Square.Ka ...

The ChemOrbis Global Petrochemical Conference, one of the global meeting points for the petrochemical industry, took place in Istanbul on September 18, 2025. The event brought together leading producers, distributors, en ...

After completing her university education, Asiye Korkmaz has drawn attention in the competitive and prejudiced business world with her own company. Korkmaz, who represents the Wintech Plastic Machinery brand in Turkey, s ...

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The Plastics Industrialists and Business People Association (PLASİAD) held its second Ordinary General Assembly meeting on September 9, 2025, at the PLASİAD Headquarters. As a result of the voting at the general assembly ...

PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz made the following evaluation regarding the Medium-Term Program (OVP) covering the 2025-2028 period:“We value the approach of the OVP that prioritizes macroeconomic stability and increase ...

According to the data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Turkey's exports reached 21.8 billion dollars in August. The chemical sector accounted for 12 percent of total exports with an export value of 2.6 billion ...

Cash is experiencing one of its 'king' periods again. As the year enters its last quarter, business representatives express that the collection problem is deepening. Companies unable to collect their receivables are also ...

PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz emphasized the importance of this collaboration by stating, "We must not forget that we did not inherit the environment from our ancestors; we borrowed it from our children."PLASFED and t ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of the Plastic Industrialists Federation (PLASFED), has received extensive coverage in the economic press regarding the increase in concordat applications.In his statement, Karadeniz highlighted ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, emphasized that the increase in concordat applications is a clear indicator of the financial strain in the business world, stating, "Opening up the industrialists is opening up the e ...

The European Green Deal is forcing a radical shift in the plastic sector towards recycling and sustainability. The new regulations are turning environmental responsibilities for manufacturers from an option into a necess ...

The literary world is invited to a new postmodern adventure with the debut novel of author Ömer Köstek, titled Yeraltı. As the first link of the trilogy "You Cannot See Without Closing Your Eyes!", Yeraltı presents a dee ...

On August 12, 2025, the PLASFED delegation visited SOCAR Turkey CEO Elchin Ibadov at his office to discuss the raw material issues facing the plastic industry and the strategic role of Petkim. The meeting also brought fo ...

“Industrial properties are not just a rental relationship; they are often areas where millions of lira investments are made and where the heart of the business beats. Therefore, such contracts should not be ordinary but ...

Risk of stagflation in the economy:Prices rise, economic activity slowsSelçuk GÜLSÜNVice President of the Plastic Industrialists and Businessmen Association (PLASİAD)Periods of stagflation, where prices rise rapidly whil ...

The "Recovery Test and Research Center (GETAM)" established by Yıldız Technical University in partnership with the ÇEVKO Foundation has completed its second year. The center, which brings a new dimension to sustainabilit ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, made statements regarding the İSO Manufacturing PMI data:The July 2025 Turkey Manufacturing PMI and Sectoral PMI data announced by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry clearly highlight ...

Plastik sektöründen 80’e yakın firma İSO 1000 listesinde yer aldı. PLASFED’in verileri, Türkiye ekonomisinin lokomotif sektörlerinden biri haline gelen plastik sanayisinin üretim hacm ...

Although the roles assigned to women in society seem to be changing, they continue to reproduce the same patterns at their core. The modern woman is expected to be successful in her professional life, caring at home, und ...

DÜNYA newspaper has highlighted the effects of rising petrochemical prices on the plastics sector in its headline. The published special report discusses the implications of price fluctuations in petrochemical products, ...

Ömer Karadeniz, Chairman of the PLASFED Board of Directors, joined Bloomberg HT's live broadcast of the Agenda Technology program as a guest of Hande Berktan. Emphasizing that transformation in industry has become a nece ...

Transformation wave in the Turkish composite industry:Growth, renewal, and global leapComposite Manufacturers Association (KSD)Chairman of the BoardKemal DarcanThe Composite Manufacturers Association is leading the trans ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, emphasized the pressures of high inflation and financing costs on the industry in his evaluation of the first half of 2025. Despite all the challenges, Karadeniz highlighted that the ...

Kağan YeşilBursa Association of Plastic and Packaging Industrialists (BURPAS)Chairman of the BoardThe plastic and packaging sector plays a critical role in Turkey’s industrial production and economic development. However ...

Industrialization is possible not just with machines, but through a combination of vision, resilience, and labor. The unsung heroes of Turkey's growth story have created significant revolutions in small workshops, leavin ...

One of the first names that comes to mind when talking about electric small appliances in Turkey, Arzum has introduced Turkish coffee culture to the world with the strength of industrialism. By merging traditional values ...

Access to finance is not only a strategic issue that shapes the future of the industrialist but also the Turkish economy as a whole. The steps taken in this area directly determine production capacity, employment, and gl ...

Green Human Resources Management increases environmental responsibility in the business world through sustainable business practices. Training employees with environmental awareness and ensuring companies achieve their s ...

The plastic industry, despite all the challenges it has faced from the past to the present, has become one of the strongest building blocks of Turkey's industry with its dynamic structure, flexibility, and strategic impo ...

PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz was a guest of Reyhan Baysan, host of the Focus program published by Bloomberg. Karadeniz, the head of the umbrella organization PLASFED, stated that industrialists are struggling to brea ...

Our plastic waste, if collected, sorted, and processed correctly, can become a strategic resource rather than an environmental issue. By adopting this perspective, we protect our environment while also providing high add ...

PLASFED Magazine's June issue has met with its readers. As always, the magazine stands out with its rich content, full of file topics, interviews, and analyses that not only cover current developments in the industry but ...

ISO Group 35 and PLASFED visited the Ministry of Industry and Technology to express their opinions and suggestions regarding the new investment incentive law, emphasizing that SMEs are struggling. It was noted that the 1 ...

The EVFED Management Board Meeting, held on June 30, 2025, at Eyüp Axis, was organized to seek solutions to the structural problems of the industry. The meeting, chaired by EVFED President Güçlü Kaplangı, was also attend ...

The latest issue of PLASFED Magazine, the official publication of the Federation of Plastic Industrialists (PLASFED), has been published. Recognized as a significant resource for the Turkish industry, especially for the ...

Ömer Karadeniz, Chairman of the Plastic Industrialists Federation (PLASFED), shared the economic challenges facing Turkey's industry and proposed solutions on the Agenda's Pulse program aired on Ulusal Kanal. Responding ...

The Plastic Manufacturers Federation (PLASFED), in coordination with representatives from five countries belonging to the Nordic and Schengen regions, met with the leading figures in the sector in Istanbul. The roundtabl ...

Ömer Karadeniz, the President of PLASFED, stated during his speech at the İSO June Assembly meeting that circular economy provides a strategic solution to reduce Turkey's raw material dependence in the plastic sector. Ka ...

With the new regulation regarding the acquisition of the Domestic Goods Certificate, it will no longer be sufficient to only produce within Turkey; it will also be necessary to document that the raw materials used in pro ...

With Iran's move to close the Strait of Hormuz, the possibility of oil prices rising above $100 could lead to serious disruptions in the global supply chain. Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, stated to Dünya newspape ...

PLASFED, which successfully represented Turkey at the Rosmould & Rosplast 2025 Fair, contributed to showcasing the international strength of the Turkish plastics and mold industry in Moscow. The global role of PLASFED Ma ...

Starting January 1, 2025, the new regulation requires the documentation of local raw material usage to obtain a 'locally produced goods certificate.' Ömer Karadeniz, Chairman of the Plastic Manufacturers Federation (PLAS ...

Being a father is not just a title, but a name for a silent sacrifice that will last a lifetime. Sometimes it means patience during sleepless nights, laughter while playing, or a supportive stance during tough times.Fath ...

Under the leadership of PLASFED Chairman Ömer Karadeniz, the Turkish Plastics Industrialists Federation (PLASFED) participated in the SelectUSA Investment Summit held in Washington D.C. from May 11-14, 2025. By promoting ...

The Federation of Plastic Industrialists (PLASFED) held its Expanded Executive Board (GYK) meeting on May 27, 2025, at the Chemical Technology Center (KTM), bringing together industry representatives from across Turkey. ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, stated that in order for the Turkish economy to achieve its sustainable growth targets, industrial-focused policies must be implemented decisively, saying, “Industry-Focused Policies ...

Turkey's chemical industry, the second largest exporting sector, announced its 2024 export champions. The 10th "IKMIB Export Stars Award Ceremony," held annually by the Istanbul Chemicals and Products Exporters' Associat ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, participated in the Fokus program hosted by Reyhan Baysan on Bloomberg HT. Evaluating the recent developments in the Turkish economy from an industrial perspective, Karadeniz emphasi ...

Ömer Karadeniz, President of the Plastic Industry Federation (PLASFED) and also a member of the İSO Assembly, delivered important messages regarding China's economic model at the İSO April assembly meeting. "What is happ ...

New import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have significantly impacted global trade balances, providing Turkey with important competitive advantages. PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz stated that among the ...

PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz visited the ÇEVKO Foundation and emphasized the importance of the Source Separation System (KAS) in achieving sustainable environmental goals. He stated that the success of the Deposit Re ...

Muammer Yüceler, a prominent figure of the Turkish plastic industry, has passed away at the age of 97. The funeral of Mr. Muammer Yüceler, the Honorary President of the plastic industry, will be held following the noon p ...

Ömer KaradenizPLASFED PresidentRecycling constitutes one of the most important tools we have to protect our future. However, for this tool to be effective, everyone needs to actively participate in this process. Please r ...

Plastic is present in every area of our lives, helping us reduce our carbon footprint and combat environmental issues. Plastic is Life!You can watch the "Plastic is Life" video prepared by the Federation of Plastic Indus ...

Turkey's exports in March reached $23.4 billion, marking a 3.2% increase. The automotive industry ranked first among the highest exporting sectors with $3.5 billion, while the chemical sector followed with $2.7 billi ...

Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025, which took place on April 1-2 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, brought together the plastic recycling industry. The event, which included exhibitions, conferences, and award ceremoni ...

PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz joined Naz Özdeğirmenci as a guest on the live broadcast of the Gün Ortası program on CNBC-e on April 8, 2025. During the program, Karadeniz answered questions concerning sustainabil ...

The new issue of PLASFED Magazine, the official publication of the Plastics Industry Federation (PLASFED), has met with its readers. As a primary resource for the Turkish industry, especially the plastic sector, PLASFED ...

The President of the Plastic Industry Federation (PLASFED), Ömer Karadeniz, stated that Turkish manufacturers are finding it difficult to obtain sufficient support to access financing. He said, “Unfortunately, Turkish ma ...

Pointing out the importance of financial sustainability for investors to be able to foresee the future, Karadeniz, the President of the Plastic Industry Federation (PLASFED), stated that we are a society that knows how t ...

Ömer Karadeniz, the President of the Plastic Industry Federation (PLASFED), answered questions from Economy Newspaper Editor Merve Yiğitcan regarding the upper limit for SMEs. Karadeniz noted that due to the rapid rise i ...

Emphasizing the importance of financial sustainability for investors to foresee the future, Karadeniz, President of the Plastic Industry Federation (PLASFED), stated that we are a society that knows how to produce very w ...