Automotive Industry – A Powerhouse with Decades of Experience
Thanks to nearly 50 years of experience in the automotive sector, Turkey has become one of the region’s leading suppliers and ranks among the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers – third in Europe. Metal, plastic, and rubber components are shipped to locations around the globe, including the world’s leading OEM plants and their suppliers. Automotive parts remain the country’s most important export product, accounting for the largest share of industrial exports.
Innovation and Technology at the Forefront
Turkey continues to be one of Europe’s top suppliers, particularly in the production of high-pressure die-cast parts for the automotive industry. Many Turkish manufacturers closely follow the latest industry trends to strengthen and secure their market position.
Turkish companies understand that global competitiveness requires more than low labor costs. To realize high-value projects, they prioritize technical excellence and invest in advanced machinery. Alpar Metal A.Ş., based in Izmir, is a prime example of this forward-thinking approach. The company primarily produces niche parts for several European OEMs.
CEO Mr. Mergen emphasizes that the emerging megacasting components – a new challenge for Turkey – demand more than just excellent high-pressure die-casting machines. They also require strong local engineering teams capable of producing these parts at the right quality and cost.
“Choosing Bühler for a machine of this size is a highly reliable and realistic decision,” says Mr. Mergen. “All the research I’ve conducted, the reference visits I’ve made, and the technical specifications I’ve reviewed have convinced me that Bühler is the clear choice.”
The Carat 440 by Bühler – Setting New Industry Standards
The outstanding stability of production values, system compatibility, and superior equipment – from the control panel to the servo motors – convinced Mr. Mergen of the Carat 440 die-casting solution, with a locking force of 4,400 tons. The nearly complete casting cell will be the largest high-pressure die-casting machine in Turkey to date. Thanks to the close collaboration between Bühler’s technical team and Alpar Metal A.Ş., the project is progressing on schedule.
Efficient and Sustainable Production
The Carat 440’s megacasting capability enables the production of larger, lighter, and more highly integrated components – an important step toward greater efficiency and sustainability. This advanced technology will provide a significant boost to the Turkish automotive industry. Moreover, the investment strengthens Turkey’s local manufacturing capabilities and showcases the transformative potential of next-generation industrial technologies.
