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Business Trip to Turkey

On 16–18 October 2018, Izolyator plant representatives visited several industrial companies in Turkey.

Yaroslav Sedov, International Business Development Manager and Alexander Znamenskiy, Manager of International Business Development Department represented Izolyator plant.

    Our colleagues visited these companies:
  • Schneider Electric’s plant in Sancaktepe,
  • Balıkesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri A.Ş.,
  • Astor Transformatör A.Ş.

The Plant of Schneider Electric

On 16 October, a business meeting at a Schneider Electric plant in Sancaktepe took place.

Logo Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management — Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems.

    The visitors were received by:
  • Ismail Akpinarli, Customer Project Buyer | Transformers & Equipment Division,
  • Gorkem Yilmaz, Electical Design Chief Transformers Unit.

At the meeting, the sides discussed the advantages of completing Schneider Electric transformers with Izolyator high-voltage bushings with a view of satisfying all possible demands of buyers of this power equipment.

Considering the existing successful experience of practical interaction between the companies, the sides expressed mutual interest in development of business relations and outlined plans of common activities in 2019.

Izolyator representatives at the plant of Scheider Electric in Sancaktepe

Izolyator representatives at the plant of Scheider Electric in Sancaktepe

Balıkesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri A.Ş.

On 17 October, our representatives had talks at Balıkesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri A.Ş. plant.

Logo Balıkesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri A.S. (BEST) is a manufacturer of high-quality and reliable distribution and power transformers. BEST is the largest national transformer producer in Turkey. Power transformers from BEST have a reputation for quality and reliability in more than 50 countries. BEST is continuing to grow in the electromechanical industry by enlarging its customer portfolio and becoming a recognized supplier across all continents.

    On the receiving side:
  • Ali Riza Deniz, Power Purchasing Manager,
  • Ozlem Aksoy, Trade Team Leader.

At the talks, the sides discussed advantages of Izolyator high-voltage bushings with solid internal RIP insulation compared to counterparts of other designs.

BEST showed interest in purchasing RIP bushings and is considering Izolyator plant as a reliable supplier of products of that type.

The sides agreed to continue cooperation development on a long-term and mutually beneficial basis.

Izolyator representatives at BEST plant

Izolyator representatives at BEST plant

Astor Transformatör A.Ş.

On 18 October, a meeting at the plant of Astor Transformatör A.Ş. was held in Ankara.

Logo Astor Transformer AS producing the transformers used in the electric energy transmission and distribution. It make production of cast resin dry type and oily type transformers and 300 kV 200 MVA power transformers in its factory having 26000 meter square indoor area on 36000 meter square in Ankara Sincan 1st Organized Industrial Zone. Astor Transformer AS having the biggest production capacity of Turkey with the monthly distribution transformer capacity of 2000 units is among the first 5 firms of the world in its sector.

    The receiving side:
  • Arda Yilmaz, Purchasing Manager,
  • Nilufer Gencturk, Purchasing Engineer.

The sides marked a clear trend to increase the share of high-voltage RIP bushings in the volume of orders for power equipment, purchased by the company.

The sides discussed directions of further cooperation development and agreed on coordination of production plans in 2019 in view of upcoming joint projects.

Yaroslad Sedov on the territory of Astor Transformatör A.Ş.

Yaroslad Sedov on the territory of Astor Transformatör A.Ş.

All the meetings went successfully and with good results. After all the talks, the sides outlined a set of joint measures to more actively inform customers ordering power equipment about Izolyator’s capabilities and the advantages of high-voltage bushings with solid internal RIP insulation.

Representatives of the Turkish companies and Izolyator plant showed mutual interest and common intention to continue developing a mutually beneficial cooperation.

We appreciate Schneider Electric, BEST and Astor Transformatör A.Ş. for their invitation and an open and productive dialogue.