KARSU TEKSTIL SANAYI TICARET A.S.
Special Interview with Ms. Ferdag Akkan,
Marketing Manager of Karsu Tekstil San tic. A.S.
We interviewed Ms. Akkan, marketing manager of Karsu Tekstil San tic. A.S, which attended at the Expofil A.W.2008 (Sep.23 - 26, 2008, Paris, France), for the results and the market trend obtained from the exhibition.
Ms. Ferdag Akkan
Marketing Manager
Karsu Tekstil San tic. A.S.
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How was Expofil? |
Ms. Akkan
Although people say that Expofil is not as big as before it is still the main fair for spinners who focused on specialties than basic items like Karsu.
Considering this we choose Expofil with our strategical business partner Lenzing for global launch of new fibre Promodal for which we have the exclusive spinning rights in Europe and presented the first yarn/fabric samples there.
Visitors show real interest in our company and products. It was quite busy and satisfactory for us.
Feeling/atmosphere about EXPOFIL itself, generally. Expofil is next to Premier Vision and same period with Texworld.
This gives whole textile chain the opportunity to come together and share information.
This lets us an updated understanding of the markets in terms of prices, tendencies, new products etc.
Booth of Karsu at EXPOFIL A.W. 2008
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How was the reaction from the visitors & market at EXPOFIL? |
Ms. Akkan
Our customers were waiting for September fairs to have forecast for coming months after general slow down in the markets. The number of visitors and level of interest gave market hope during the fair.
In terms of products Karsu offers new items, specialities, sustainable and natural products as well as technical yarns. Wide product range lets us create interesting blends for all end uses. This is what market is looking for. In this regard visitors founded more than they want in our booth.
KARSU - Yarns, Knit Fabrics
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Please let us know the reputation of the visitors & market about VORTEX. |
Ms. Akkan
Our customers already using vortex were interested in new vortex yarns and blends we offered like Promodal, Micromodal AIR. Also we build a new VORTEX line for noncellulosics and melanges. We will offer modal, viscose blends with polyester, polyamide, wool etc.
KarVis® - Viscose based VORTEX yarn |
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Karsu Textile closely keeps up-to date on technology and adopts to be a pioneer in its field. Karsu was Established in 1973 and traded in Istanbul Stock Exchange since 1997.
Karsu has strategical business partnership with Lenzing and exclusivity of Lenzing Modal® and Promodal® for Turkey. Karsu also has the sole authorisation for Advansa products and Trevira BA yarns in Turkey.
Their product range is based on ring, VORTEX and other cellulosic yarns and blends, functional, technical and FR yarns including raw, dyed, melange and twisted types.
For affluent society, they contribute to social responsibility activities such as establishment of school and hospitals, and also, have many certificates including ISO 9001, 14001,Ecotex std 100 and FSC.
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The above information was written in January 2009.
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