Reviewing the opening of TURKCOMPOSITE 2026, organized by the Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association and CNG, Derya Erçıkan highlighted the strong enthusiasm and high customer potential witnessed from the very first hours of the event. He emphasized the significance of broad institutional participation during the opening, including Deputy Minister Mahmut Gürcan, the Director General of Industry, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) President Şekip Avdagiç, and leaders of exporters' unions and industry associations.
Pointing out that the Turkish composites industry continues to gain momentum despite global trade tensions, the EU recession, and downturns in other chemical segments, Erçıkan stated: "We aim to rank second in Europe and the world. Backed by our young population, start-ups, and technoparks, Turkey holds massive potential. Ongoing investments in wind turbine supply chains and solar energy will also create major opportunities for the sector."
Addressing why the future belongs to composites, Erçıkan pointed to the growing demand for lightweighting and durability across aircraft, ships, defense vehicles, and earthquake-resilient buildings—noting that composite materials deliver the answer to both strength and weight-reduction needs.
