Turkey produces 71% of its steel products from recycled materials. The industry has committed to meeting all EU environmental standards, and without recourse to state subsidies. All integrated plants like Edemir, Kardemir and Isdermir enjoy ISO 14001 environmental standards certification. Turkey’s proximity to key European markets helps reduce the carbon footprint of EU countries’ steel imports.

Turkey continues to invest in upgrading, enhancing and improving production methods and in innovative products.

Production techniques integrate world-standard technological practices, such as the world’s most productive electric arc furnace for scrap.

Excellent standards of training and education ensure an expert workforce for highest production standards.

Investments in technology provide state-of-the-art production facilities and new production technologies mean that Turkey can offer quality products at consistently competitive prices.

All members of the Turkish Iron and Steel Producers Association enjoy International Standards Organization certification ISO9001 and Turkish steel products enjoy certification from individual EU states such as DIN (Germany), BS (UK), AFNOR (France) and meet the standards laid down by other EU countries such as Spain.

Consolidated investments have provided Turkey with a world-class infrastructure meaning it can get its steel products faster to market.

Turkey’s position on the Aegean Sea and proximity to Spain and other major European industrial markets means it can respond to demand quickly and on time.