The future of Turkish industry, collective intelligence, domestic manufacturing, and the strategic role of the generator sector were discussed at Arken Generator.
On October 15, 2026, Mr. Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the Board of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI); Mr. Ender Yılmaz, Chairman of the ICI Assembly and Candidate for Chairman of the Board; and Mr. Hüseyin Bozdağ, President of the Hadımköy Arnavutköy Industrialists and Businesspeople Association (HASİAD), visited Arken Generator.
The meeting was hosted by Alaattin Birkan Yüksel, Chairman of the Board of Arken Generator, and Yahya Kemal Teryaki, Member of the Board. Discussions focused on the future of Turkish industry, expanding production and export capacity, strengthening the global competitiveness of industrialists, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration.
Collective Intelligence and Strong Manufacturing: Key to the Future of Turkish Industry
The discussions highlighted the decisive role of collective intelligence, a culture of consultation, and solidarity among industrialists in achieving sustainable growth and enhancing the international competitiveness of Turkish industry.
It was emphasized that the future of industry will be shaped not solely by individual achievements, but by a strong spirit of collaboration that brings together the knowledge, manufacturing experience, and proposed solutions of different sectors around shared objectives.
The participants exchanged views on accelerating Türkiye’s transition toward value-added and technology-driven manufacturing while preserving its industrial strength, supporting sustainable export growth, and developing lasting solutions to the common challenges faced by industrialists.
The understanding that thinking together, producing together, and working toward common goals are among the most important forces shaping the future of Turkish industry was one of the key messages of the meeting.
The Generator Sector: A Strategic Force Ensuring Industrial Continuity
One of the key topics discussed was Türkiye’s capabilities in generator manufacturing and the sector’s strategic position within the industrial ecosystem.
As energy security becomes increasingly important, the generator sector was recognized not merely as a branch of industry producing backup power systems, but as a strategic sector that supports production continuity, safeguards critical infrastructure, and ensures the uninterrupted operation of economic activities.
The growing demand for reliable power solutions across a wide range of areas—including organized industrial zones, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, data centers, transportation infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and public investments—is further reinforcing the sector’s economic and technological significance.
Key priorities included supporting domestic engine and alternator technologies, strengthening the industrial supply chain, investing in a skilled workforce, and increasing the international market share of high-value-added products. These measures were highlighted as essential to developing Türkiye’s engineering expertise, manufacturing infrastructure, and export capabilities in generator production.
In this context, the importance of bringing together industrial companies, suppliers, professional organizations, and sector representatives around a shared vision was emphasized, with the understanding that collaborative efforts can deliver stronger results than individual initiatives alone.
The growing global demand for energy, digitalization, data center investments, and the transformation of energy infrastructure were also identified as significant opportunities for Turkish generator manufacturers. It was noted that capitalizing on these opportunities through technology development, brand building, and export-oriented strategies will be critical to the sector’s future.
Arken Generator’s Vision for Domestic Manufacturing and Global Competitiveness
During the visit, discussions also covered Arken Generator’s manufacturing infrastructure, engineering capabilities, technology investments, and vision for growth in international markets.
Operating in the generator sector since 2012, Arken Generator continues to contribute to Türkiye’s industrial strength through investments aimed at expanding production capacity, initiatives to develop domestic technologies, and an export-oriented growth strategy.
With the commissioning of its second manufacturing facility, Arken Generator has further strengthened its production infrastructure and engineering capabilities. Through its ARKEM engine and NEKRA alternator brands, the company offers a broad portfolio of products and solutions, integrating technologies from globally recognized engine manufacturers such as Baudouin, Cummins, Perkins, and Mitsubishi with internationally established alternator brands such as STAMFORD and Linz.
Combining strong supplier partnerships with engineering expertise, domestic manufacturing capabilities, and a project-based approach to solution development, Arken Generator delivers high-quality, reliable, and performance-driven solutions for the uninterrupted power needs of various sectors, ranging from industrial facilities and healthcare institutions to data centers and critical infrastructure projects.
Bringing domestic manufacturing strength together with internationally recognized engineering and quality standards, Arken Generator aims to enhance Türkiye’s global competitiveness in the generator sector and strengthen the position of Turkish engineering in international markets.
A Strong Industry, A Shared Future
The central message throughout the visit was that the future of Turkish industry depends on the ability of industrialists to unite their knowledge and experience around common goals, strengthen the manufacturing culture, and foster greater solidarity across sectors.
Stronger participation by industrialists in decision-making processes, the development of joint solutions to shared challenges, support for technological transformation, and the conversion of Türkiye’s manufacturing strength into greater value in international markets were identified as key priorities that will shape the future of the industry.
Arken Generator remains committed to contributing to collaborative initiatives that support the development of Turkish industry, advance domestic manufacturing and technological capabilities, and strengthen international competitiveness.
The visit concluded with mutual expressions of goodwill and a shared commitment to future cooperation in support of Türkiye’s industrial development.
A stronger industry through collective intelligence. A stronger Türkiye through domestic manufacturing.
