# Strategic Step for International Partnerships at TURKCOMPOSITE 2026

> The Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association (KSD) and global composite organization JEC Group have formalized a strategic partnership during TURKCOMPOSITE 2026 in Istanbul. Under the agreement signed by JEC Group CEO Eric Pierrejean and KSD Chairman Kemal Darcan, the international technical forum "JEC Talks Turkey" will be hosted in Izmir in May 2027 to connect Turkish advanced material manufacturers with global supply networks.

Published: 2026-10-21T13:01:00+00:00
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Convening industrial stakeholders at the Istanbul Expo Center from October 21–23, 2026, TURKCOMPOSITE 2026 hosted the official signing ceremony establishing JEC Talks Turkey. The bilateral framework between KSD and JEC Group aims to elevate the export competitiveness of the Turkish composites industry while integrating domestic manufacturers into international technology platforms.

The protocol was executed by **Eric Pierrejean, CEO of JEC Group**, and **Kemal Darcan, Chairman of the Board of KSD**, with the participation and support of **Cengiz Yaman, Chairman of the Board of CNG Group**, and **Hakan Kuş, Vice Chairman of KSD**.

### JEC Talks Turkey Scheduled for May 2027 in Izmir

Key strategic objectives of the forthcoming summit include:

- **Cross-Border Market Access:** Linking Turkish resin, fiber, prepreg, and finished composite manufacturers with Tier-1 aerospace, automotive, marine, and renewable energy buyers across the international JEC ecosystem.
- **Host City and Timeline:** Focusing on cutting-edge manufacturing processes, automation, and circular resin solutions, JEC Talks Turkey is scheduled to take place in **Izmir in May 2027**.
- **Collaborative Technology Transfer:** Establishing structured B2B dialogues and applied technical workshops to advance commercial partnerships and joint industrial projects.