On the 16th of August, the Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joined European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) as Member. TCMA will be joining forces with the existing 14 EuCIA Members – National Associations and Sectorial Organisations to advance composite use in various markets.

Mr. Ismail Hakki Hacialioglu, President of TCMA noted: “Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association covers raw material producers - glass fiber and carbon fiber, polyester resin and gel-coat, fabric and multiaxial producers, compounders, and composite parts producers in Turkey. TCMA took the decision of joining EuCIA in order to consolidate the activities of TCMA with the European Composite Manufacturers and expand the value chain of composites. I would like to thank EuCIA once more for their success in joining forces of National Composite Associations all over Europe.”

Mr. Volker Fritz, EuCIA President added: “I am pleased to welcome TCMA within our membership. With a growing market and strong integration in the composites business, Turkey will contribute to the growth of our sector and strengthen our position at the EU level. Our collaboration will create synergies for our members and allow our common message to be communicated to our value chain”.

The TCMA is operational since 2005 and its membership includes 67 members and 6 Honorary Members. The main objectives of TCMA is to conduct activities, information sharing, standardization and development for the benefit of governmental and local authorities, users, manufacturers and scientific institutions with the final aim of fostering the use of COMPOSITES. TCMA also aims to develop scientific studies about the production and use of composites through closer cooperation with composites manufacturers and scientific institutions, all under TCMA roof.