Anadolu Isuzu Takes Over FZK's Carcass Production Activities

Turkey's commercial vehicle brand Anadolu Isuzu took over the carcass production operations of FZK, one of the powerful and experienced manufacturers of the automotive supplier industry, and incorporated it into its structure.

Turkey's commercial vehicle brand Anadolu Isuzu continues to add new steps to strengthen its production infrastructure in line with its growth targets. In this context, Anadolu Isuzu recently took over the carcass production activities of FZK, one of the leading and experienced manufacturers of the automotive industry.

With the partial transfer agreement signed, it takes over the machinery park of FZK for the production of metal sheets, semi-finished products and related by-products, which are one of the important basic components in automotive production and defined as carcass. The agreement also includes the transfer of FZK's expert staff in the field of carcass production, its existing stocks and know-how in this field to Anadolu Isuzu.

Within the scope of the agreement, Anadolu Isuzu will manufacture the carcass and related by-products it needs in the new period, under its own title, at FZK's production facilities in Gebze. FZK, which will transfer its carcass production operations to Anadolu Isuzu with the partial transfer process, will continue its current activities in other industries other than carcass production.

Anadolu Isuzu General Manager Tuğrul Arıkan said the following in his assessment on the subject:

“As Anadolu Isuzu, this takeover agreement, which we signed in line with our future vision and growth strategies, is of great importance for the scale development of all our production operations. With this big step forward we have taken to realize the strong growth we aim for especially in midibus and bus production, we have incorporated FZK's carcass production, expert workforce and knowledge in this field.”

Underlining that it will create a significant added value while providing the flexibility and independence they need in production activities, Arıkan said, “As Anadolu Isuzu, we will completely renew our product portfolio with new models that we will start production in the coming period, including alternative fuel vehicles.” said.

Stating that they will continue to contribute to the country's production, exports and economic development with the investments they have made in line with their targets, Arıkan said, "With our facilities with smart factory infrastructure and our 'tailor-made manufacturing' model, we will further increase the quality of the vehicles we offer to our customers in both domestic and foreign markets. We will improve our capabilities in on-time delivery and further increase customer satisfaction.” used his statements.