It is anticipated that a trade volume of over 200 million dollars will be generated through the meetings to be held during and after the Konya Machinery Technologies Fair.
TÜYAP Fairs Construction Inc. General Manager İlhan Ersözlü told AA correspondent that the fair, which started yesterday in Konya and is being held for the 17th time this year, will host professional business people and investors from the EU, Balkans, Central Asia, Gulf, Middle East and North African countries.
Stating that they have combined KONMAK, KONELEX, İSKON and KONYA SAC fairs under one roof, Ersözlü said that the fair will make a significant contribution to the production and export of the sector this year as it did in the past.
Stating that the 4-day fair will create a significant trade volume, Ersözlü said, “There will be commercial relations and activities that will last for 3 months after the fair ends. In the past, we have achieved a trade volume of 200 million dollars. We anticipate that a trade volume of over 200 million dollars will be achieved in this year’s fair. The agreements, meetings and orders made by the companies participating in the fair emerge after the first hours.”
Stating that they will determine the net sales volume with the studies they will conduct after the fair is over, Ersözlü said that they will share this data with the participants and visitors until the next fair period in order to reveal the importance of the fair.
“One of the most important fairs in our country in terms of sustainability”
Ersözlü emphasized that Konya Machinery Technologies Fair is a leading organization in Turkey that provides significant added value to its participants and said:
“There are fairs in many cities in Turkey in the machinery sector. When you look at these fairs, the number of fairs that have been held for 17 periods and have become traditional and established, and a sought-after brand is very few. The fair we are currently opening in Konya is among the top three fairs in the sector. Konya being a production center and its power were effective. It is important for Konya to be an important base for many sectors. It will continue to grow and develop for years due to the potential of the region. It is one of the most important fairs in our country in terms of sustainability.”
Stating that the fair includes products, machines and equipment that are relevant to the sector and needed at every stage of production, Ersözlü said, “The most important manufacturers in their fields, world brands, took their place at the fair. There are machines and looms that are being showcased for the first time. The demand for the fair is good. We aim to host professional business people and investors from home and abroad. We will have visitors from 36 countries. We have foreign visitors coming from the first hours.”
