Made In Bursa September 2017

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2 Economy September 2017 Companies based in Bursa to be represented in Moscow Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry leading its members to success in the hearth of world trade, is getting ready to make one more move to give acceleration for trade in Bursa. A new unit of the Turkish Trade Centre, which operates in New York in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) is presented to the representatives of the Bursa business world in Moscow, the capital city of Russia. BTSO members who went to Russia for B2B meetings had the opportunity to closely examine the preparations on 32,000 square meter area, where textile, apparel, furniture and leather sectors will be located. Bursa has increased its defense and aerospace exports about three times Bursa, one of the leading cities for the national economy succeeded to increase export rates by 278% in defense and aerospace sectors in the first 5 months of 2017 by comparison with the same period of last year. Mr. İbrahim Burkay; Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bursa Chamber of Trade and Industry-BTSO mentioned that Bursa has an important experience in automotive and machine sectors and increased its performance in strategic sectors day by day. Bursa that is one of the leading cities in the growth process of Turkey is getting much stronger in defense and aerospace sectors. According to Turkish Exporters Assembly’s (TIM) first-five month of 2017 data, export rates of companies in the defense and aerospace sectors in Bursa increased nearly three times more than the previous year, to about $ 4.9 million. Mr. İbrahim Burkay emphasized that Bursa has a great experience coming from the past in some strategic sectors such as automotive, textile, machine and chemistry. Its experience of industry and production should be integrated into different sectors. He also said that Bursa has a voice in some areas that will seal the milestone of the century. Mr. İbrahim Burkay emphasized that Bursa has already potential to meet the 75% of national defense industry. He expressed that there has been an increasing trend in export rates of Bursa in the defense and aerospace sectors, and stated: “As Bursa business world, we know our city’s experience and its production ability in strategic sectors. In this sense we have built clustering and international competitiveness development projects that have brought companies working for Bursa and Turkey together in different sectors. By increasing their awareness, we have enabled them to carry out projects in a pre-competitive culture of cooperation.” Mr. Burkay who mentioned that many companies taking part in clustering and international competitiveness development projects continue to participate in national projects of Turkey and said that “Our sector representatives work with brands such as Roketsan, TAI, TEI, Havelsan, Aselsan. As BTSO, we aim that Bursa has a voice in our region and our country has İbrahim Burkay a voice in the world. Within this scope, we are preparing our companies for the future in strategic sectors such as aerospace and defense that require advanced technology. We aim that all sectors that require advanced technology in our companies which are set into motion by us will be technology base of Bursa, especially aerospace and defense sectors. Within this scope, TEKNOSAB that is one of our vision projects and Gökmen Aerospace Training Centre that will be laid the foundation in a short span of time will be brought into city. We will continue to carry out our works which are seen as role models in Turkey and continue to guide our companies with great enthusiasm.” Composite Summit Turkey 2017 The Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) organizes the buyer delegations in which BTSO members come together with domestic and foreign companies and have the opportunity to realize important business connections. In this context we would like to inform you about the Buyer Delegation Organization in Composite Summit Turkey 2017 related to Composite Materials sector which will be organized between 5 th – 7 th October 2017 at İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar - ICEC-İstanbul, Turkey, by Turkish Composites Manufactures Association and Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO). Türk Kompozit 2017 is a composites industry event covering manufacturing, processing and application methods specific to the composite industry. The event will cover; Raw Materials (Resins, Fabrics, Thermosets, Thermoplastics, Additives), Semi-finished products, Intermediate products and Finished products, Processing Technologies, Machines, Equipment, Consumables, Construction, Simulation services. Participation in Composite Summit Turkey 2017 is funded by our Chamber, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy. Accommodation and transfers of the participants will be covered by the organizers. We would like to kindly invite you as the honored guest to the in Composite Summit Turkey 2017 in which all expenses will be met. We would be honored by your presence. We remain at your disposal for any queries you may have and thank you for your kind interest. Bursa makes its presence felt increasingly in Ukraine through its exporting companies “Ukraine lifted visa requirements for both EU countries and Turkey. Visa-free travel will increase the trade volume and provide new trade linkages between two countries. It is surely beyond doubt that, Ukraine and Turkey are both strategic countries in Black Sea region.” Mr. Gennadiy Chyzhykov; President of the Board of Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that Turkish Economy has progressed significantly in terms of advanced technology production. Mr. Cüneyt Şener; Vice President of the Board of Directors of Bursa Chamber of Trade and Industry-BTSO, had talks with Mr. Gennadiy Chyzhykov President of the Board of Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Cüneyt Şener and Mr. Gennadiy Chyzhykov who came together at the opening of the exhibition called “50 Inventions Bestowed by Ukraine to the World” at the Merinos Congress and Culture Centre mentioned that trade linkages between Turkey and Ukraine have improved day by day. Mr. Şener expressed that Ukraine has a crucial role for foreign trade of Bursa which is one of production bases of Turkish economy, emphasized that there are 215 companies exporting from Bursa to Ukraine. Mr. Şener also mentioned that cooperation platforms should be formed between Turkish and Ukrainian business world. “We have the potential to increase trade volume between Turkey and Ukraine. Visa-free travel is a great opportunity for both countries.” TURKEY IS IN A GREAT BREAK- THROUGH Mr. Gennadiy Chyzhykov; President of the Board of Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Industry mentioned that Turkey has been in a great breakthrough in the field of economy since 2000s, and said: “Economic reforms and the resultant production and export contribute to Turkey’s growth. Significant investments are carried out especially for advanced technology and value-added production. Turkey has become an important actor for the world economy with its achievements. It is clear to me that future of Turkish economy has a bright future.” WE ARE NOT RIVALS IN THE BLACK SEA REGION Mr. Chyzhykov who commented on visa-free travel expressed: “Ukraine lifted visa requirements for both EU countries and Turkey. Visa-free travel will increase the trade volume and provide new trade linkages between two countries. It is surely beyond doubt that, Ukraine and Turkey are both strategic countries in Black Sea region. Turkey and Ukraine should not be rivals, on the contrary they should be two complementary countries. We can increase this potential by building trade linkages.” “WE CAN IMPROVE OUR COOP- ERATION” Mr. Gennadiy Chyzykov said that Bursa is one of the leading cities which play an important role in Turkey’s growth. Mr. Chyzhykov also mentioned that he will return to Ukraine from Bursa with favourable impression. “We got the chance to observe that Bursa is one of the leading sectors of the Turkish Economy. I will share my favourable impressions with the Ukrainian Business World. We must improve our cooperation.”
September 2017 Economic Newspaper Please mention “Made in Bursa” when writing to advertisers 3 Health travelers appreciate healing in thermal waters Bursa becomes the center of thermal tourism BUTTIM hosts foreign companies once more Representatives of various sectoral companies from different countries have gathered with companies from Bursa at Bursa International Textile and Trade Center (BUTTIM) as part of Commercial Safari Project of Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Representatives of foreign companies visited BUTTIM and participated in buyer delegation organization at Merinos Cultural Center, Bursa as part of BTSO’s realized textile oriented Development of International Competitiveness (UR-GE) project. 100 participant companies were welcomed by Mr. İsmail Kuş; Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of BTSO, Mr. Ali Tiryaki; Chairman of the Board of Directors of BUTTİM and members of the Assembly. The gathering started off with a briefing about the center which has been the main location for Bursa’s textile since 1996 with almost 700 establishments. The delegation continued to visit the companies and had commercial meetings. Mr. İsmail Kuş; Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of BTSO stated that the chamber continues works which provide added value to Bursa’s success in export and they will continue to increase Bursa’s power in textile sector. “We have gathered 226 foreign company representatives from 20 countries with representatives of textile sector in Bursa, following the organization at Merinos Congress Cultural Center the delegation proceeded to gather with our companies at BUTTIM. I believe activities as such, will have significant contribution to our export volume.” According to Mr. Kuş’s statement, there has been more than 1200 job interviews took place at Merinos KKM. The 537 of the interviews resulted with order. “The occurred results have shown how the conducted works have significant importance. As BTSO, we will continue without break, focusing on our business world oriented international organizations.” Mr. Ali Tiryaki, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BUTTİM expressed that BUTT- IM is one of the most important trade center for textile sector and that the organizations held in collaboration with BTSO has significant contribution to Bursa’s exporter identity and textile sector. “BUTTIM gathers hundreds of brands under the same roof for more than 20 years. I would like to take opportunity to thank BTSO for their foreign buyer delegation programs as the programs brought vitality to both our sector and center.” he added. Bursa is a rich province in terms of mineral and thermal springs and spas. European Historical Thermal Town Association, focusing on valorization of thermal cultural heritage in Europe and on revitalization of the historical tradition of European thermal cities and spa towns’ heritage, selected Bursa as one of the prominent thermal centers of the world in 2013. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality was planning to establish a brand-new and integrated thermal facilities located in İpekiş and Tabakhaneler district of Bursa, by cooperating with Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Yıldız Technical University and Piri Reis Map and Real Estate Association. Actually, promotion of European spa culture brings with it three different concepts: welfare, health, tradition. Bursa, with its rich and vast cultural heritage, combines welfare, health and tradition for centuries. Bursa hosts a geothermal area that boasts a number of hot springs. The province is a place to come if you want a traditional experience because Turkish baths are known throughout the world. Traditional bathhouses with charming tile designs and arching ceilings can be found all around the central Çekirge district of Bursa. The various minerals in the waters are known to have healing properties. It should be noted that water is also transferred to a number of area hotels, which operate their own mineral pools for guests. It is a well known fact that people discovered the therapeutic powers of Bursa’s thermal springs centuries ago. With one of the best climates in the world, Bursa has turned to be one of the the ideal psychological and physical health center for well-being. Centuries ago, Bursa was at the heart of the silk and spice trade and in modern times, is now a center for thermal tourism, which refers to the use of spas and thermal waters for relaxation, wellness, and healing everything from skin conditions to rheumatism, and osteoporosis, among others. Bursa specializes in medical spas, including physical therapy. Health travelers really appreciate healing in its thermal waters. Bursa is renowned for its areas of nature tourism, culture, history tourism as well as thermal and medical tourism. Average duration of overnight stays and total number of arrival in facilities has increased by 79% in the last 4 years. Turkish astronauts to be trained at As part of The Gokmen Project of Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) has laid the foundation for Europe’s finest and one of the top five Aerospace center “Gokmen Aerospace Training Center” (GUHEM) with a ceremony attended by Mr. Fikri Işık; Deputy Prime Minister. GUHEM, which is designed with an intriguing architecture on to the 13,000 square meters field in total, will be Turkey’s first training center. BTSO, which has been carrying our projects to make Bursa have also a voice in the fields of aerospace and defense has pioneered yet another innovation under the scope of Gokmen Project. BTSO gathers the companies under the same roof that operates in the sector with clustering and Ur-Ge projects in line with the work of the Aerospace and Defense has laid the foundation to another exemplary project. The foundation of Gokmen Aerospace Training Center which had been designed with the support of TUBITAK and cooperation with Bursa Metropolitan Municipality has been laid with the participation of Mr. Fikri Işık; Deputy Prime Minister and Bursa protocol. “THE FUTURE IS IN THE SKIES” Mr. Ibrahim Burkay; President of the Board of Directors of BTSO: “Turkey’s first Gokmen will originate from Bursa” “GUHEM” Mr. Fikri Işık stated that Bursa is a city that excites him at all times and whenever he pays a visit to Bursa they either lay a foundation or make the grand opening of a new project. Mr. Işık congratulated BTSO for GOKMEN and GUHEM projects. With the reminder of War Veteran Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s famous saying of “The future is in the skies” and he added; “GUHEM will be a significant contribution for Turkey’s aerospace breakthrough.” “GOKMEN PROJECT EXCITES ME” Mr. Fikri Işık draw attention to the fact that, science is based on wonder and inquisition. He also added that societies that do not receive sufficient level of mathematics, science, technology and engineering education are incapable of producing science. Mr. Işık pointed out to the fact that institutions such as GUHEM are important in order to arouse interest to aerospace. “Considering the 20 years from now, I can already state from this day that Bursa is the best city for aerospace. GUHEM plays an essential role at this point. BTSO’s Gokmen Project continues to excite me since day one. Once the institution is complete, the children will have more interest in aerospace.” ABOUT 200 MILLION LIRAS OF INVESTMENT Mr. İbrahim Burkay; President of the Board of Directors of BTSO emphasized that Bursa is the center of automotive, textile and machinery sectors and it is open for development in high technology sectors such as aerospace and defense. He also stated that BTSO’s future goal is to make Bursa significant center in Gokmen and aerospace and defense fields. “Bursa took a different role in Turkey’s goals and it is attaining an infrastructure for training Turkey’s first astronaut.” IT IS AIMED TO BE COMPLETED IN A YEAR Mr. Burkay stated that they aim to open GUHEM for business within a year. “Every foundation of a project harbors a dream. We have dreamt both for our city and country. GUHEM will be an education center for the young generation. We desire to educate the new generation in the field of aerospace and defense with the many activities we realize.” Mr. Burkay said that they have launched mobilization in the aerospace and defense field with the vision of Turkey’s first Gokmen to be gained from Bursa. “We believe that our city will become the center of aerospace and defense in the near future. BURSA WILL MOVE TURKEY TO ITS TARGET” Mr. İzzettin Küçük; Governor of Bursa, mentioned that Turkey has 500 billion-dollar export target. “Bursa is one of the closest cities to this target in Turkey. Bursa is strategically important for the targets of Turkey thanks to its 25-billion-dollar trade volume and production potential. We have to produce more in order to achieve these goals. We will attain important targets in production and export thanks to the projects that BTSO has carried out. Also this centre will contribute greatly to our city and region. I would like to thank Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry to enrich our city economy.” “BURSA IS PROMOTED TO THE WORLD LEVEL” Mr. Recep Altepe; Mayor of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, mentioned that GUHEM is the first and sole centre of Turkey in its field, said: “I would like to send my best wishes for the centre to be beneficial to Bursa and our region. We must provide our younger generation with trainings for high value-added production. In this sense, location of the Gökmen Aerospace and Training Centre is crucial. This center is to be established together by us and Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be the first in Turkey. Bursa will be promoted to the global level through this center. Our children and youths will learn everything about aerospace.” “VISION PROJECTS WILL CONTINUE” Mr. Remzi Topuk, President of the Assembly and Presiding Board of BTSO gave warm wishes for Gökmen Aerospace Training Centre to be beneficial both to Bursa and Turkey. Mr. Topuk mentioned that BTSO, which has a deep-rooted history of 128 years, has initiated projects that add value to the city, said “We will continue working on our projects so as to carry them into effect and create vision for our city and country.” Mr. Mehmet Şahin Gök; Vice President of TUBITAK said that they are an institution that supports technology and they will continue to support the people who occupies with science in care of university or private sector. After speeches, Mr. Fikri Işık; Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. İbrahim Burkay; President of the Board of BTSO and members of the protocol have pressed the button all together as a symbol of laying the foundation of Gökmen Aerospace and Training Centre that is the first space-themed centre in Turkey. IT IS ONE OF THE FIRST FIVE CENTRES IN THE WORLD The center to be established on approximately 13.000 square meters’ indoor area will have mechanism and exhibitions with the purpose of education for space and aerospace. Gökmen Space and Aerospace and Education Centre which is put into practice so as to increase awareness of space and aerospace for young people in primary and secondary schools will have different practices such as more than 150 interactive installations, aerospace learning centres, space innovation centres and vertical wind tunnels. This centre will be established with a remarkable architecture with the aim of being best space and aerospace-themed centre of Europe and one of the first five centres in the world. Mechanisms that illuminate the evolution of aerospace and flight simulators used in our days on the first floor of Gökmen Space Aerospace and Education Centre. Information about atmospheric events, solar system, planets and galaxies will be presented on the second floor called “Space Floor”. Visitors will be able to experience the gravity free environment through the gravity free area located on this floor of the center.
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