# Pia Thakkar: "Turkey Holds a Strategic Edge in Composites"

> TURKCOMPOSITE 2026 brought the global composites ecosystem together in Istanbul. Pia Thakkar from India's FRP Institute joined our ChemEx World studio to discuss strategic cross-border partnerships, Turkey’s global positioning, and investment opportunities for Turkish manufacturers in India.

Published: 2026-11-05T08:17:00+00:00
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Representing India's FRP Institute at TURKCOMPOSITE 2026, Pia Thakkar highlighted the impressive variety of innovative products showcased across the exhibition floor. She emphasized that their primary focus is establishing a lasting partnership with the Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association to mutually promote both industries and their commercial capabilities.

Underlining Turkey's strategic importance and logistics advantage for international markets, Thakkar stated: *"Key global players operate from this region, and Turkey holds an exceptional geographical advantage for the global composites market. At the same time, India is an emerging, rapidly growing market. We actively invite Turkish companies to explore partnerships, invest, establish manufacturing facilities, and introduce their products in India."*

👉 [**Watch the full interview with Piya Thakkar on YouTube**](https://youtu.be/R0CwBTSUKbI)