NA DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE: 12 MONTHLY BULLETIN NAFTC TURKEY INSIDE THIS ISSUE NAFTC Turkey is ready for another successful year! 1 Consulate General of Turkey and the Commercial Counsellor in the Netherlands welcomed NAFTC Turkey 2 NAFTC Turkey is ready for another successful year! We do provide field support to our members 3 The master of the art of Lighting: HATO 4 We visited IMPEX in Barneveld: a pioneer in water drinking systems 5 De Gier Drive Systems: Reliable partner of agricultural & horticultural sectors 6 Flower Show was held in Istanbul 6 UPCOMING EVENTS 1-4 February 2018 Agroexpo, Istanbul As we are approaching the end of another accomplished year, NAFTC Turkey continues to support its members, build a wider network and meet more Dutch companies. This month, our management & team; - visited the Turkish Embassy and the Turkish Consulate General, - visited several Dutch companies aiming to grow their businesses, - supported the members in their business activities, and - participated in fairs and events. Address: NAFTC Turkey Representative Office (operated by the NXT Group of Companies) Buyukdere Caddesi Oya Sokak No:7 Tumer Plaza Kat:3 D:8 Mecidiyekoy, Istanbul Turkey Website: www.naftc-turkey.com Phone: +90 (0)212 274 01 53 E-mail: info@naftc-turkey.com / melis@naftc-turkey.com
Consulate General of Turkey and the Commercial Counsellor in the Netherlands welcomed NAFTC Turkey Wieger Wagenaar, Head of the Supervisory Board at NXT Group of Companies and Melis Akcan, Cluster Manager of NAFTC Turkey & India visited Tolga Orkun, Consul General of Turkey Tolga Orkun informed Mr. Wagenaar and Ms. Akcan about the activities of the Turkish Consulate in Amsterdam. The meeting provided the opportunity to exchange views on bilateral relations. During the meeting, the possibilities for further developing the relations between Turkey and the Netherlands were discussed. Mr. Orkun reiterated his full support to closer relations between Turkey and the Netherlands. Mr. Wagenaar and Ms. Akcan paid a visit to the Turkish Embassy Office and met the Commercial Counsellor and met Mr. Mehmet Tayfun Erkan Mr. Erkan briefed Mr. Wagenaar and Ms. Akcan his support to Turkish companies aiming to do business in the Netherlands. The parties also discussed how they could cooperate both in the Netherlands as well as in Turkey. 2
We do provide field support to our members NAFTC Turkey do not just represent its members but also support their businesses in all possible ways. Mrs. Gaye Inan visited poultry integrations and poultry meat processors to introduce one of our members, GD Animal Health. GD Academy provides state of the art farm animal health teaching GD Academy provides courses related to animal diseases for farm staff, veterinerians, the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, the animal feed industry and the government. The upcoming training on Poultry Health, Climate and Feed will take place between 12 and 16 March 2018. Want to know more about the training or register? Please contact Gaye Inan: g.inan@nxt-group.email Since its launch, NAFTC Turkey has been following comprehensive approach to support its members. In addition to collective activities and representation, NAFTC Turkey supports its members individually in line with their requirements. Mrs. Gaye Inan, the Head of Business Development of NXT Group (the local service provider of NAFTC Turkey and India) visited Turkey s biggest poultry integrations and poultry meat processors. The development of an efficient poultry integration requires control of poultry health. Because poultry diseases might spread through a flock very quickly. Hence our aim is to prevent infection before it begins and avoid spreading. said Ms. Gaye Inan. GD Animal Health has been represented and supported in Turkey more than two years. Being one of global leaders in animal health services, GD Animal Health offers diagnostics, PTS, lab services, consultancy and monitoring for animal owners, veterinarians, specialists and scientists. Owing to its innovative solutions and decades of experience, GD Animal Health has a very good reputation among the Turkish poultry industry. 3
The master of the art of lighting: HATO Lighting Do you know the importance of lighting for your poultry integration? Have you ever thought about how chickens see? Although chickens see the same way we do, there are major differences between humans and chickens. For example, chickens can see ultraviolet lights. So chickens see an extra sector of the light spectrum that enables them to see colours better than us. Chickens also can detect subtle motion which is invisable to humans. Lighting is one of the most important aspects of poultry integration which influences poultry behavior considerably. Appropriate lighting can increase or lower activity, minimize the risk of undesirable behavior and optimize animal performance. Melis Akcan visited Hato Lighting and met Marcel Visschers, Director and Roy Godding, Account Manager in their office and introduced NAFTC Turkey. Mr. Godding gave a presentation about the company s history, products and services. The two sides agreed further cooperation. ABOUT HATO AGRICULTURAL LIGHTING Hato Agricultural Lighting is one of the world s leading producers of agricultural lighting solutions. The company owes its leading position to its innovation and knowledge of the latest technologies as well as a strong commitment to the agricultural sector. Hato Lighting has been providing the innovative and cost-efficient solutions for more than 40 years. 4
We visited IMPEX in Barneveld: a pioneer in water drinking systems Chickens must have non-stop access to clean and fresh water. Because water is essential for chickens nutrition and physiology. Depending upon farm s purpose and climate, different types of waterers are necessary for efficient animal management. Having more than 45 years of experience, Impex is a leading global player in water drinking equipment for poultry, pigs and livestock sectors. We visited Impex in Barneveld and met Mr. Olaf van Steenis, the Export Manager of Impex, to learn more about their products and business activities. We also discussed possible cooperation options with NAFTC Turkey and India. Melis Akcan, the Cluster Manager of NAFTC Turkey & India and Mr. van Steenis agreed to cooperate on the untapped business opportunities in India. ABOUT IMPEX BARNEVELD BV Since its establishment in 1971, Impex Barneveld BV has grown from a pioneer to a world-wide, leading supplier of drinking systems and accessories for poultry and pig farming. To maintain and continue this leading position and to respond to the needs of the market - now and in the future - Impex continuously innovates its products and services, of which quality, easy operation and efficiency are important aspects. 5
De Gier Drive Systems: Reliable partner of agricultural & horticultural sectors Melis Akcan met Wouter Heezen, Sales Director and Ruud Schenkels, International Sales Manager in Wateringen. The two sides discussed the business activities of De Gier in Turkey. Mr. Heezen and Mr. Schenkels agreed to meet again and discuss on a cooperation plan. ABOUT DE GIER DRIVE SYSTEMS De Gier develops and manufactures high-tech drive systems for the agriculture and horticulture sectors. The company s gearboxes and rack and pinion systems are used for ventilation, screening and hoisting systems which includes driving ventilation Windows, hoisting heating systems in greenhouses, and hoisting feed and drink systems in stables. Flower Show was held in Istanbul NXT Group of Companies, the local service provider of NAFTC Turkey & India, offered support to Van Den Berk Trees 23-25 November 2017, Eurasia Plant Fair / Flower Show Istanbul 2017 was held in Istanbul. The fair attracted thousands of buyers from the emerging markets of Eurasia, Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa. NAFTC Turkey Cluster Manager, Melis Akcan visited the Flower Show and visited Dutch companies exhibited in the fair. Moreover, NXT Group of Companies, the local service provider of NAFTC Turkey & India, provided support to Van Den Berk Nurseries. Van Den Berk Nurseries specializes in medium to very large sized trees. Being one of the largest nurseries in Europe, Van Den Berk completed several successful projects in Turkey through with the support of NXT Group. 6
NAFTC TURKEY Michael WESTENBERG, Director (Turkey) michael@naftc-turkey.com +31(0)20 491 7173 / +31 (0) 6 1455 55 00 Benno Op ten Berg, Director (Iran) benno@naftc-iran.com +31(0)20 491 7173 / +31 (0)6 1159 37 49 Melis Akcan, Cluster Manager (Turkey, Iran & India) melis@naftc-turkey.com / melis@naftc-iran.com +90 (0) 212 274 0153 CONTACT US Address: NAFTC Turkey Representative Office (operated by the NXT Group of Companies) Buyukdere Caddesi Oya Sokak No:7 Tumer Plaza Kat:3 D:8 Mecidiyekoy, Istanbul Turkey Website: www.naftc-turkey.com Phone: +90 (0)212 274 01 53