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 Turkish plastic sector and its federation to international civil society organizations and investors, PLASFED carried Turkey's sectoral potential to the global stage.
PLASFED successfully represented Turkey and the Turkish plastic industry on the international arena by participating in the SelectUSA 2025 Investment Summit held in Washington D.C. from May 11-14, 2025, under the leadership of Chairman Ömer Karadeniz.
At this prestigious organization, PLASFED not only promoted the federation but also its publication, PLASFED Magazine, which serves as the voice of the sector, contributing to both sectoral representation and knowledge sharing. PLASFED Chairman Ömer Karadeniz held one-on-one meetings with U.S. officials, including state governors, investment agencies, and sectoral NGOs, conveying the potential, production power, and position of the Turkish plastic industry in global markets. The event featured invited participants specifically designated by the U.S. PLASFED attended this event upon invitation.
The SelectUSA 2025, which featured expert presentations on various topics ranging from investment incentives and state-based tax advantages to startup funding and production site planning, provided participants with the opportunity to learn all aspects of investing in the U.S. directly from relevant stakeholders.
Karadeniz: “We Established Direct Contacts”
Stating that SelectUSA 2025 was a very valuable opportunity to strengthen the position of the Turkish plastic industry on the global investment map, Karadeniz said, “Establishing direct contact in a strategic and vast market like the U.S., accurately conveying the potential of our industry, and engaging in one-on-one meetings with investors has given us an additional vision for our sector.
At this summit, we not only learned about investment incentives but also had the opportunity to closely understand the different advantages offered by states and the business culture of the U.S. As PLASFED, we will continue to be active in such platforms to increase the competitiveness of the Turkish plastic industry in the global market and to establish sustainable collaborations,” he stated.
PLASFED’s active representation at SelectUSA 2025 contributed to the visibility of the Turkish plastic industry in the global investment environment and created an important ground for new collaborations.
SelectUSA 2025: The Summit that Opens Doors to Investment in the U.S.
SelectUSA is the most comprehensive investment incentive program organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, aimed at attracting foreign investors to the U.S. market. At the event held from May 11-14, 2025, all U.S. states were represented to showcase investment opportunities, while federal agencies provided opportunities for direct communication with investors. The summit aims to guide entrepreneurs wishing to establish, grow, or produce businesses in the U.S., addressing a broad participant profile from industrialists to startup representatives and investment advisors to law firms. SelectUSA stands out not only as an informational event but also as a powerful networking platform.
The organization of similar events in our country is significant for increasing the interest of international investors in Turkey and facilitating the integration of Turkish entrepreneurs into global markets.
Translated by Artificial Intelligence
