The Turkish economy is undergoing a decisive transformation process on a regional scale with its production power and industrial infrastructure. One of the most dynamic components of this transformation is undoubtedly the plastics industry. Our sector, which feeds a wide value chain ranging from raw material production to high-tech applications, from automotive to defense, and from health to packaging, continues to be one of the strategic carrier columns of the Turkish economy with its export capacity, employment power, and contribution to technological transformation.
As the Plastics Industrialists Federation (PLASFED), continuing its work with this awareness, the two-day program we held in Ankara was the scene of extremely valuable contacts for the future of our industry. Within the scope of the program, we visited three leading institutions of our defense industry, TUSAŞ, HAVELSAN, and ASELSAN, as well as the fundamental representative institutions of the business world, TOBB, ASO, and ATO. The defense industry is at the intersection of high technology, sustainable production, and strategic independence. For this reason, strengthening local production capabilities, deepening supply chains, and shaping industrial policies with a long-term vision are of critical importance not only for the sectors but also for the economic and technological future of our country.
In this month's PLASFED Magazine…
In this issue of our magazine, we have dedicated our cover topic to our female industrialists on the occasion of International Women's Day, in line with our now traditional approach. Being a woman in Turkey means producing, fighting, and transforming. In this issue, we bring you the views, experiences, and inspiring stories of female entrepreneurs who shape the development of our industry.
This issue also features comprehensive interviews we conducted with important names from different fields of the business world. In our interview with Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, we discuss the production power of the Turkish economy, the competitive capacity of the industry, and the new balances in the global economy. Hisarcıklıoğlu, one of the most influential representatives of the Turkish business world, draws attention to the structural problems faced by industrialists in a period when global competition is intensifying, while emphasizing that sustainable growth will be possible with production, technology, and a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem. In our interview with Süleyman Orakçıoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Orka Holding, we talked about the global success achieved in menswear with the Damat and Tween brands, his vision of treating fashion as a strategic value chain, and the mathematics of building a sustainable brand.
In this period when technical competence and regulatory compliance have become decisive in the export journey of the chemical and plastics sector, we discussed the strategic transformation of the sector with Adil Pelister, Chairman of the Board of İKMİB. We comprehensively evaluated how the analysis, reporting, and technical guidance capabilities offered by KATİM provide a competitive advantage to firms. We discussed one of the most authentic examples of an industrial journey in our interview with Arif İzzet İlter, Chairman of the Board of METPLAS. We heard from him how the passion for production that started in Nevşehir grew with engineering discipline and a global brand vision.
In our legal corner, we discussed the relationship between the business world and law with Hüseyin Avni Durmuşoğlu. In our sectoral perspective section, Pelin Karadeniz Kış, Deputy Chairwoman of the Board of Mete Plastik, evaluates the global risks and new market opportunities awaiting the plastics sector in 2026. In our sustainability dossier, Gülberk Ertap Kaya discusses how sustainability reporting has turned into a strategic governance tool for companies in line with increasing global regulations and European Union standards. In short, in this issue, we tried to present a wide perspective extending from industry to fashion, law to sustainability, and technology to global competition. Hoping to read the production power, will for transformation, and belief in the future of the Turkish industry together...
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