The first strategic step was taken with the 'Cluster Analysis Workshop' for the high value-added technical textile and composite sectors in Bursa to join forces in a unified cluster. Clustering will provide both sectors with an advantage in terms of international competitiveness.
BUTEXCOMP, one of Turkey’s most important technological transformation projects in composite materials and technical textiles, supported by the European Union and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey and carried out by Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized another event to increase the competitiveness of the sector. Technical Textile and Composite Materials Sector Cluster Analysis Strategy Meeting was held with the participation of companies and stakeholders in the sector.
The Composite Material and Technical Textile Prototype Production and Application Center (BUTEXCOMP) Technical Assistance Project carried out by Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) is carried out within the scope of the Competitive Sectors Program financed by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey within the framework of financial cooperation and carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. In the first part of the ‘Cluster Analysis Strategy Meeting’ held with the participation of sector representatives, the importance of clustering and the ‘Cluster value chain and map’ prepared for the Composite Materials and Technical Textiles Cluster were shared with companies and project stakeholders. In the second part, the participants discussed in groups and shared their opinions.
It will be enabled to open up new markets
BUTEXCOMP, one of Turkey’s most important technological transformation projects in composite materials and technical textiles, supported by the European Union and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey and carried out by Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized another event to increase the competitiveness of the sector. Technical Textile and Composite Materials Sector Cluster Analysis Strategy Meeting was held with the participation of companies and stakeholders in the sector.
Murat Kurtlar, General Manager of BUTEKOM, stated that the findings of the Bursa technical textile and composite materials cluster ecosystem value chain and cluster analysis were discussed in interactive sessions at the event and added: “We guide the transformation of the industry and our industrialists, especially digital and green transformation, by focusing on companies and entrepreneurs with high growth potential. The technical textile and composite sectors play a critical role in this transformation. Within the scope of this project; we will provide support to our companies operating in both sectors to develop their products, to enable them to open up to new markets, to ensure that they can get more share in global markets, and to strengthen their innovative capacities.”
BTSO has great experience in clustering
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karahan, Director of the BUTEXCOMP Project Operation Coordination Unit, said: “We aim to create a unified cluster for technical textiles and composite materials. With the supply chain created in the cluster, companies will complement each other and reach a point where they can compete in international markets and sell good products. Since there is no cluster in this field in Turkey, we deemed this work essential. BTSO, the beneficiary of the project, already has great experience in clustering. In this last event, we exchanged views with the companies on which elements the supply chain will consist of in the cluster. We will hold 4 more workshops.”
Bursa Can Become One of the World's Top Players
Yeliz Çuvalcı, BUTEXCOMP Clustering Expert Yeliz Çuvalcı shared the findings of the cluster analysis and value chain analysis and said: “Together with our companies, representatives of public institutions and organizations and universities, we discussed which steps we will take to compete with the whole world in Bursa in the technical textile and composite sector. We have taken the first step of the strategic road map that we will shape with the opinions of the companies on the basis of analysis, value chain. The technical textile and composite sectors are growing sectors with high added value all over the world. Bursa can become one of the world’s leading players in both sectors with its industrial infrastructure and company strength. For this, it is necessary to clarify which sub-sectors should be focused on and which technological capabilities and processes can be developed. Our job is to clarify this road map for companies.”