KARDEMİR AŞ is preparing to bid farewell to Turkey's first domestic and national wheelset with pride. TSI certified wheelset product, which will be sent off with a ceremony in front of the Factory Main Gate at 24.08.2023:14 on 00, sends its first shipment to TÜRASAŞ (Turkey Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc.) in 8 pieces to be used in national freight wagons produced in Sivas.
Karabuk Iron and Steel Factories Inc. (KARDEMİR) and its subsidiary KARDÖKMAK, with the opening of 2 thousand 500 tons of press, the first railway wheel sets were introduced. At the ceremony held for the press machine that will produce the wheel set at the factory, KARDEMİR Chairman of the Board İsmail Demir stated that the press machine can produce non-stop for 24 hours.
This development shows that Turkey has taken an important step in the field of rail systems. Domestic and national production is of great importance for Turkey's technological independence. This success of KARDEMİR reveals the potential of Turkey in the field of rail systems.
This success of Kardemir will increase Turkey's independence in the field of rail systems and will provide a significant added value to the country.