Erbel representative, which is one of the strong and well established representative companies of Turkey, began its sectoral journey in 1974 with Rieter, the manufacturer of spinning machinery. Erbel, which brought an innovative representative style based not only machinery sales, reached a strong position with the fast after-sales service they provide. Haluk Erbel, The General Manager of Erbel representative that will take place in Kahramanmaraş Textile Machinery Exhibition KTM 2014 which will be held between 23-25 October, anwered Tekstil Dünyası Magazine's questions.
Kahramanmaraş: Heart of the Yarn Industry
Haluk Erbel saying that Kahramanmaraş is very important for Erbel representative also stated that in short staple spinning, with a capacity of one fourth of, Kahramanmaraş is the biggest in Turkey. Erbel indicating that also the facilities in Kahramanmaraş are Turkey's most modern facilities, adding Kahramanmaraş has an important place in yarn production in Turkey. Erbel emphasized that how for 30 years they have very close relationships with businesses in the region, also said that the city is in an important point for themselves.
Erbel, who stated that as a company they always aim to make right, competitive, long-term investments in Kahramanmaraş and the region, also saying in order to serve customers in the region better, they had established a regional office in Adana in 1995. Erbel, "We have the most common, strong sales and service network in Kahramanmaraş and its region. In this way, we moved Rieter's sales figures to the next level. With our 6 expert textile engineers that are located in our office, we always stood by our customers before and after the investment and we aim to stand by them by even getting stronger."
Textile Investments Are Increasing
Erbel who said that about 85 percent of the total capacity of compact spindle that has been shipped and will be shipped by the end of this year to Kahramanmaraş belongs to Rieter, added that they believe the region will be stronger in terms of textile investment. Erbel, "Investments in all sectors mainly in textile, provides increasing economic prosperity every day and this brings a development that can not be underestimated in social field." Erbel stating that they are not just about selling machines and providing service, but they act as a solution partner of businesses, saying that from machine to marketing choices and even consulting giving directions to the buyers about investments that will be made. "We, as Erbel and Rieter, we see each investment, each facility as our own investment and in pre-investment and the after we take our steps in this direction" says Erbel also stated that they were involved in many organizations and they continue many activities in the social field in Kahramanmaraş.
Importance Of KTM 2014
Erbel who underlined that Kahramanmaraş Textile Machinery Exhibition KTM 2014 is very important for the region and the Turkish Textile, "As you know; The majority of textile investments in Turkey are made in Kahramanmaraş and the surrounding provinces. Making this kind of exhibition organization and investment which is the heart of the sector, is extremely important in the sector to reach new technology and shaping of the investments. As Erbel and Rieter, for us in the center of the industry, together with all those who labor in the sector, without being able to meet without long distances, is of great importance" said.
Finally, Erbel emphasized that Kahramanmaraş is in a major leap in the region and at national level in the textile industry in recent years, stated that this event is a great achievement for the city which is rapidly growing mainly in yarn, weaving and garment industry. Haluk Erbel concluded his remarks by saying, "When we look at today, Kahramanmaraş is moving towards becoming a center of textile in the future. Kahramanmaraş attracts the majority of investment in the region."