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 Expanded Board Meeting was an important gathering for evaluating the current state of the industry and making strategic decisions for the future.

The meeting saw intense participation from the presidents and board members of associations affiliated with PLASFED. The main agenda items included the federation’s ongoing projects, sectoral developments, international collaborations, and sustainability efforts.
In his opening remarks, PLASFED Board President Ömer Karadeniz thanked EBSO Council President İbrahim Gökçüoğlu, EBSO Board Chairman Ender Yorgancılar, and EGEPLASDER Board Chairman Şener Gençer for their hospitality, emphasizing that Izmir is a strategically important manufacturing center for the plastics industry.
Karadeniz evaluated the federation’s recent efforts and shared his vision for the future of the sector. He stated that the Turkish plastics industry significantly contributes to the national economy with its strong production infrastructure, qualified workforce, and innovative initiatives, saying, "Our gathering here today is an important step towards further advancing this contribution. Projects that will accelerate the sector's digital transformation process are among the federation's priorities."
The PLASFED Board meeting in Izmir created a robust environment of solidarity among industry representatives. At the end of the meeting, evaluations were made regarding the date and location of the federation’s next board meeting.

Translated by Artificial Intelligence