Switzerlands Schoeller Textil AG will open its new sales office in the International Textile Center near Istanbul. Schoeller Turkey Ltd. guarantees a presence for the Swiss textile corporation and the ability to act quickly in Turkey, known to be one of the largest textile suppliers in the world.
The new office will primarily represent Schoeller Switzerlands premium fabric collection and develop finishing capabilities for Schoeller technologies, such as 3XDRY®.
Hans-Jürgen Hübner, Schoeller's CEO, explains, “In terms of clothing exports, Turkey is in third place worldwide behind China and Italy and intends to continue growing. This is why we want to be closer to the source of this steady flow of goods.” Today Turkey has at its disposal highly-qualified employees, is equipped with modern engineering, a significant supply of raw materials, and has valuable ties to Europe and Asia. The development potential in other industries has been positively assessed as well. Hübner said, “Schoeller Turkey should be able to grow in step with the ambitious objectives of the country itself.”
CEO of Schoeller Turkey Ltd. is Ahmet Sözer. Mr. Sözer has 20 years of experience in the international textile sector. The 44-year-old textile engineering graduate completed his studies at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences (FHN) in Germany. He brings with him extensive knowledge and first-class contacts in the textile production and administration environment, which are reflected in efficient consultation and excellent service. Schoeller Turkey Ltd. will be gaining an initial foothold in the outdoor, sports, sportswear and casual areas.
With exports of just under 13 billion ($15.4 billion) Turkey occupies an increasingly significant role as a producer in the textile and apparel industry. 62% of the exports ($9.6 billion) are destined for the sportswear, casual wear, ladies outerwear, menswear, domestic textiles and socks in European countries. Almost 12% ($1.8 billion) of the goods leaving the country go to the U. S., the rest ($4 billion) are distributed across the world.
