Turkish electronic delegation seeks SA partners

With South Africa Turkey's most important trading partner in Africa, bilateral trade volume reached approximately US$1.6 billion in 2012.

Boasting advantages of an advanced electronics sector, significant R&D spend and central geographical location, Turkey is proactively expanding its export programme and making inroads into the world's electronics and electro-technology industries.

Fatih Kemal Ebiclioglu, president of TET, says Turkey's electrical, electronics and IT sectors have realised record growth in recent years, with total global exports now exceeding $12 billion. "In line with the goals of the joint economic committee between Turkey and South Africa and the agreement between Turkey's Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this trade mission seeks to develop closer ties with South African business."

Delegation details

• ABB - producer of transformers and transformer components
  
• Aim Energy Technologies Co - an R&D firm focused on energy storage technologies including battery systems
  
• Atom Cable - a leading electrical cable manufacturer
  
• EAE Elektroteknik - a leading electromechanical product manufacturer
  
• Elektra Elektronik - a manufacturer of transformers, reactors and energy quality solutions
  
• Emek Elektrik Endüstrisi - manufacturer of transformers, switches and capacitors
  
• ETK Cable - a cable manufacturing specialist
  
• Europower Energy And Automation Technologies Ind Trade - producer of energy technologies including switchgears, transformer substations and distributor panels
  
• GES General Electrical Systems - manufacturer of electrical panels including distribution panels and automation panels
  
• HES Kablo - a maker of copper, fibre optic, power and high voltage power cables
  
• Onair Media Communications And Broadcasting Systems - experts in the design and manufacture of FM and TV broadcasting equipment
  
• Renksan Lighting Company - a leading manufacturer of commercial and consumer lighting fixtures and components
  
• Sahra Cable - a major cable manufacturer and exporter
  
• Vestel Trade - a worldwide producer of white and brown goods

Participation is free to accredited South African businesses, who can arrange private one-on-one meetings by emailing Wilna Lindes at az.oc.stcejorpedart@anliw.