The mold industry gathered at the 11th National Mold Making Summit.
The eleventh National Mold Making Summit was held on September 22, 2022, by the National Mold Manufacturers Association (UKUB) at the Workinn Hotel in the Gebze Automotive Sub-Industry Specialized Organized Industrial Zone (TOSB), with the theme "Change and Sustainability." The summit, which discussed global and Turkish developments, industry challenges, and proposed solutions, began with UKUB Chairman Şahan EÇİN providing information on the current state of the industry in Turkey and globally.
President Şahan EÇİN shared data on the current state of the sector, stating, “As we near the end of a busy and productive season for our sector, mold trials are 80% complete, and we are nearing the mold delivery stages. With an occupancy rate of 80-90% overall for the year and the use of domestic molders reaching 70%, we have obtained significant data that allows us to draw optimistic conclusions for the future. Of course, with the start of the leave periods and mold deliveries following this busy season, this intense momentum will continue towards the end of the year.”
Leading figures in the sector who participated as speakers at the summit were PLASFED Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Ömer KARADENİZ, İDDMİB Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Talha ÖZGER, TAYSAD Audit Board Member and FEYÇ Project Co-Chair Ms. Selma GÜLBEYAZ, Management Consultant Mr. Fatih ANIL, TOBB Executive Board Member Ms. Fatma AYDOĞDU, Türk Eximbank Çorlu Branch Manager Ms. Yasincan TANAYDI, Meusburger General Manager, and Mr. Cevdet Eren LOKUMCU addressed the current state and future vision of Turkish mold making, the current state of global mold making and the global standing of the Turkish mold making sector, the status of industrial sectors and their impact on Turkish mold making, vocational training and employment, the Women`s Hand in Industry, Equalize Opportunity, Diversify Talent, and sustainable energy.
The event, which drew enthusiastic interest from approximately 300 senior industry members and leading OEM and TIER 1 companies, saw UKUB`s work as meaningful and emphasized the importance of supporting efforts aimed at the development of the sector. They emphasized the importance of UKUB`s continued tradition of such a valuable organization for the sector.
In his speech, President Şahan EÇİN said, “The public first encountered the term ‘sustainability’ through the report ‘Our Common Future,’ published in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development, a body operating under the United Nations.
The definition of sustainability in the report is: ‘Humanity; “It has the ability to make development sustainable by providing daily needs without compromising nature`s ability to meet the needs of future generations.” It was done in the form of.
The world is changing rapidly. Technologically, we are experiencing immense and rapid changes. Along with this change, our world, like our companies, is aging. As a member of the 70s, I experienced a period of poverty, from homes without televisions and carrying water from neighborhood fountains to establishing companies in virtual worlds like the Metaverse, visiting art exhibitions, and attending concerts—all unimaginable. While this change was technologically positive, we have ruthlessly destroyed many ecological cultures and our natural environment. Now, we are plunged into a rush and effort to save the world we have so ruthlessly destroyed, or to put it more bluntly, we have been reduced.
It`s not just our world that is aging; it`s our companies, the technologies, the tools, and the corporate governance styles that are aging. In a process that began with the industrial revolution in the 1800s and has gained tremendous momentum, especially in the last three or four years, we must effectively manage the triad of SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and ECONOMIC GROWTH, from all its aspects, to its full potential.
Solar energy systems, carbon footprint He stated, "Many new concepts and cultures, such as trace, green energy, and machinery, will form the cornerstone of the policies and measures that will significantly shape our lives in the coming period."
As the summit presentations revealed, if mold makers are to continue competing in the global arena, they must transform into competitive organizations in every respect.
The 11th National Mold Summit, organized with the contributions of valued sponsors to develop Turkish mold making and discuss developments, problems, and proposed solutions in the mold sector, has concluded. It was announced that the National Mold Summit will continue with a higher standard each year.