Turkey's consideration as part of the European value chain within the scope of the European Union's new industrial strategy, particularly the "Made in Europe" approach, is seen as a significant turning point for Turkish industry. PLASFED President Ömer Karadeniz stated that this development will create new opportunities, especially for export-oriented sectors, and further strengthen Turkey-Europe industrial integration.
Ömer Karadeniz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Plastics Industrialists' Federation (PLASFED), evaluated Turkey's consideration as part of the European value chain within the "Made in Europe" approach shaped by the European Union's new industrial policies as a historical and strategic development for Turkish industry.
Karadeniz stated that Turkey's acceptance as an important actor in European production and supply chains within the framework of the EU-Turkey Customs Union is a turning point that will increase the global competitiveness of Turkish industry.
Emphasizing that Turkey being seen as a natural part of European value chains once again reveals our industry's production power and reliable supplier identity, Karadeniz said, “Parts and products produced in Turkey, especially in many sectors from automotive to white goods, from plastics to construction, are accepted as a reliable part of the European production chain. This situation creates a strategic advantage for our industry by enabling Turkish companies to directly participate in European projects and increase their export volumes.”
“Plastics sector is an important partner for European industry”
Emphasizing that the plastics sector is a strategic production area providing basic inputs to over 45 sectors, from automotive to packaging, from white goods to construction, Karadeniz stated that Turkey is an important partner for European industry thanks to its strong production infrastructure and flexible supply capability.
Karadeniz stated that approximately 14 thousand manufacturing companies operate in Turkey, and the sector provides direct employment to over 300 thousand people and indirect employment to more than 1 million people in total, contributing significantly to the economy with an export volume exceeding 10 billion dollars. The President of PLASFED, the umbrella organization of the plastics sector, noted that strengthening industrial integration with Europe will accelerate the sector's growth.
“Public and private sector cooperation contributed to the process”
Karadeniz noted that the work carried out by public institutions, the business world, and sector representatives played an important role in the formation of this process, and made the following assessment:
“In this process, especially our Minister of Trade, Mr. Ömer Bolat, bureaucrats of the Ministry of Trade, business organizations, and sector representatives made significant contributions. We thank all institutions and organizations that supported the strengthening of Turkish industry's position in European value chains.”
“Sustainable production and competitiveness will be strengthened”
Karadeniz stated that strengthening industrial integration with Europe will also create significant opportunities in terms of green transformation, sustainable production, and technology investments.
Karadeniz added that as PLASFED, they will continue to support all efforts that will increase the international competitiveness of the Turkish plastics industry, deepen its integration into the European market, and accelerate the transformation to sustainable production, stating that Turkey's role in the European production ecosystem will further strengthen in the coming period.
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