TIMTOS 2015: Closer-ties between TIAD and TAITRA

PRESENT at the signing were TIAD President Dr. Erdal Gamsiz, Ph.D., TAITRA Executive Vice President Mr Walter Yeh, and Turkish Trade Office in Taipei Representative Mr Ismet Erikan.

The agreement enhances the bilateral cooperation and creates an even closer ties between those in the exhibition industry and machine tools industry to foster business alliances. The MoU encourages both bodies to foster business relationships among member companies and to develop a mutually beneficial framework for exchange of industry reports, delegations, and business visits.

Speaking at the signing of MoU, Mr. Yeh, said, “I’m happy to learn that Taiwan is now the number one supplier in Turkey’s machine tools, and Turkey is now our largest market for machine tools with 18.5%, a big increase in our export to Turkey. This is a very good success on our part and for the future trade promotion. Thanks to the great efforts of Dr Gamsiz and Ambassador Ismet Erikan. We also appreciate the delegation from Turkey this year with 23 members. I heard from Dr Gamsiz that they have stayed and visited various factories for many times already.”

Yeh added, “Another big news for us is that Turkish Airlines will now have a direct flight to Taiwan by the end of this month. Saving at least six to seven hours of travel time to Istanbul from Taiwan. And from Istanbul we can travel to other places like Europe, North Africa, Egypt and to other destinations.  And expect to bring more business.”

Dr. Gamsiz said, “First of all I would like to thank TAITRA for inviting us in this very important event. It’s a very big exhibition. In all of the years I come to this show, I have visited a lot of booths and have seen a lot of good and new technology. I can say that Taiwan’s machine tools is developing and increasing very fast. Always I see new things and I share this information with the Turkish delegation. In return, they use this information to increase their capacity and improve their products. Efficiency is important and TIMTOS is one of the well-organized exhibition. And for this I congratulate TAITRA. 

He added, “With this opportunity, I would like to share some important points. Turkey is always growing. Fifty percent of the population of Turkey is composed of young people, which means there is always a need for industry products. The automotive industry in Turkey plays an important role in the manufacturing sector of the Turkish economy. We have more than 50 automotive companies with factories in the country. So this industry is also a big potential for Taiwan machine tools. Turkey is a good strategic location between Europe and Asia, Africa, and of course Russia. So we are also selling the industry products to our neighbors.”

“Last year, Taiwanese machine tools supply is number one in the Turkey industry. I believe this will continue and will be always number one as part of the quality of Taiwanese products, price and optimization. Not to forget their friendly culture. They make a lot of effort to help to their Turkish customers. This is very important if you sell some products,” Dr. Gamsiz further added.

Dr Gamsiz also mentioned about the biggest show in Turkey, MAKTEK EURASIA, which is the next largest show after EMO. “A lot of Taiwanese manufacturers will join this exhibition. But I would also like to take this chance to invite all Taiwanese to increase their business in Turkey, and expand their market share.”

The signing of agreement was followed by an exchange of gifts between Mr. Yeh and Dr. Gamsiz. TAITRA EVP gave TIAD president a box of oolong tea while Dr. Gamsiz handed Mr. Hyang a Turkish traditional plate. 

TIAD is among the main supporters of the biggest and most important machine tools fairs exhibitions and shows in Turkey. It keeps tabs on international fairs concerning the sector and communicates all the machine tools fairs across the world as a list to its members through bulletins and its website. TIAD provides technical training to machine tools user manufacturing companies. The trainings include: programming CNC machines (CNC turning lathe and CNC machining center), CAD (Computer Aided Design), and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing).

More than 80% of machine tools production in Turkey is realized by TIAD members. Working for the interests of the country and its members, TIAD became a member of the European Trade Association for Machine Tools, Tooling and Technologies (CELIMO) in 2000. CELIMO represents 1,200 machine tools distributors whose total capital exceeds 10 billion Euros and makes up an essential market for Turkish exporters. Together with the TIAD Academy and TIAD Professional Test Center under the Machine Tools Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (TIAD), the growth of industry professionals is supported.