At the EU-Turkey Business Summit held on November 17 in Brussels, Turkish OYAK Group CEO Murat Yalcintas highlighted the company's expanding investments in clean technologies and circular manufacturing, positioning OYAK as a key player in sustainable industrial value chains in Europe. The summit brought together senior officials from Turkey and the EU to discuss strengthening economic and industrial cooperation.
The summit, organized by the External Economic Relations Council (DEIK) and the European Business Summit, was attended by senior figures including Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat, Deputy Trade Minister Mustafa Tuzcu, EU Ambassador and Permanent Representative Faruk Kaymakci, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, President of DEIK Nail. olpak, DEIK Türkiye-Europe Business Council Coordinator Mehmet Ali Yalçındag and European Business Summit Director General Arnaud Thysen. Discussions focused on deepening the economic partnership between Turkey and the European Union.
OYAK's Clean Technology and Circular Manufacturing Strategy
In his speech, Yalcintas emphasized that OYAK is investing heavily in clean technologies, higher energy efficiency and circular manufacturing models, noting that these initiatives support both Turkey's industrial transformation and Europe's commitment to sustainable supply chains.
Yalcintas highlighted the strategic role of OYAK's subsidiaries operating throughout Europe. Companies such as Almatis, Miilux OY, Omsan, Akdeniz Chemson and Amsterdam Scrap Terminal were cited as examples of OYAK's integration into European industrial systems. Their work supports industries such as steel, chemicals, logistics and high-performance materials, strengthening Europe's industrial potential while contributing to sustainable growth goals.
ultimatelyYalcintas emphasized that “no economy can succeed in isolation,” emphasizing that Turkey and the European Union are well positioned to transform shared challenges into common ones opportunities.
