Durak Tekstil, which has been operating in Bursa since 1971, is an industrial sewing and embroidery thread manufacturer. Becoming Turkey's first title-winning manufacturer of polyester embroidery thread in 80’s, Durak Tekstil whilst in the 90s with the POY plant investment that has become the first manufacturer of domestic sewing and embroidery thread, which depends on its own raw materials. In the 2000s with the breakthroughs achieved in exports, the company has production centers both in Bursa and China, offices in Polonia and Austria and extensive sales network in more than 70 countries, Durak has an important position in Turkish market. We interviewed with Durak Tekstil Manager Yiğit Durak who has made an important speech on various subjects.
Industrial Sewing and Embroidery Threads
Yiğit Durak, in the information given about productions, "" We have all industrial sewing and embroidery threads in our product range. Among these, we also include technical products such as conventional sewing thread products, products that are resistant to cut, products that reflect light, and products made of recycled polyester as such products are manufactured under ISO systems within the cover of Oeko-Tex standards. Our technical products are produced under conditions that comply with the highest standards in their subject. With the support of our own R&D laboratories, we are in a position to apply and provide all certificates and tests that our customers may request."
The Most Important Factor is Human
Yiğit Durak, in the information given about production processes, "Our production is carried out by our experienced team. I can say that we are a very strong company in terms of employee loyalty. In this way, it is much easier for us to speak a common language and access some important information. In addition, we use business control systems that make it easier to make stable production in accordance with today's conditions and standards. All our activities are carried out through our ERP system and all our production lines are interconnected by interfaces. In this way, we can provide instant data flow and control. The machine park is very important in our field. With the experience of yarn experts working within Durak Tekstil, our aim is to invest in the most useful machine park in this regard constantly. Another factor is human. As I mentioned at the beginning, high employee loyalty comes to the fore at this point. Another indispensable element is our female employees, who represent 65% of our total employees. On this occasion, I congratulate all and all women on March 8, International Women's Day.’’
International Brands are Our Customers
Yiğit Durak, in the information given about market and its’ share, "Durak Tekstil, unlike its competitors, carries out R&D and P&D studies to increase the productivity of its customers. As a result, it develops unique products within its own structure. As an example of this, we have products that stand out with more winding yarn in lower yarn technology and directly contribute to the production efficiency of users with the decrease in the number of stops. Durak Tekstil is a company that always aims to inform its customers by sharing its knowledge. We are one of the preferred companies for many years in Turkey. In particular, our effort to supply products to international brands in their production continues in Turkey. In order to work with these brands, it is necessary to fulfill some responsibilities. Our preparations in this regard, both as social responsibilities and as business systems, are complete. We regularly experience these kinds of audits and now we know very well how to respond.
Our R&D Department Is Very Important To Us
Our R&D department is very important to us. There are countless products that have been developed here and a lot of projects in progress. Yiğit Durak, who continues to explain that yarns suitable for military use, products with conductive properties, products that reflect light or products with this feature are just some of these works, "Our machine park is updated in accordance with technological developments. At the beginning of 2021, we made new investments and thus we increased our production capacity by approximately 50%. When I talk about documents, I would like to emphasize that obtaining these documents is not an aim for us but a means. The procedure and work ethics set out by these documents have been embodied by all employees of our company. Continuous improvement and sustainability are the most important items on our agenda. As a requirement of this, we fulfill the requirements of these documents and keep the order of our business in this way. "
We Improved Our System in the Pandemic
Making evaluations about the pandemic process, Durak said, "The year 2020 was left behind with success and failure. The pandemic process affected us as well as everyone else. In this case, doings things differently, we supplied thread for mask production. Although we came up in a new field, we could not enjoy the same momentum as in 2019. However, we enhanced our own systems to take advantage of this negativity. We made efforts to strengthen the social aspect of our company. We started our initiatives to get new certificates. We had preparations for 2021. Our works continue in 2021 to reach our targeted development in exports and to become a real power in Turkey in 2022. Yigit Durak concluded his wording with the following, "Our efforts continue to have a more corporate, more professional and wider service network day by day. Durak Tekstil continues to carry out all its activities, from production to sales, from finance to marketing, within certain standards and in a completely transparent manner.’’
