Mercedes-Benz, has reached an important point in the work it has been carrying out in the field of heavy trade in Turkey since 1967. Here are the details.
Mercedes-Benz Türk, which has been one of the cornerstones of the heavy commercial vehicle industry in Turkey since 1967, It has achieved a historical success by taking its 100 thousandth bus off the bands.. The 100 thousandth bus, which comes off the bands of Mercedes-Benz Türk Hoşdere Bus Factory, which is one of the most technological, environmental friendly and integrated bus production centers in both Turkey and the world with its more than 4 thousand employees, is the third generation bus. travego it happened. of the brand In its production adventure that started with the Mercedes-Benz 0 403 model in 1995, the bus factory made a significant contribution to the Turkish economy with its exports to abroad, as well as its success in the domestic market.
Mercedes-Benz continues to contribute to the economy
Speaking at the ceremony held for the departure of the 100 thousandth bus from the band, Süer Sülün, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Turk, “In 2008, exactly 41 years after the establishment of our company, we proudly took our 50,000th bus off the assembly line. We produced our second 50,000 buses in 14 years. Today, we are proud to unload our 100,000th bus from the band. We manufacture 1 out of every 2 buses produced in Turkey, and export 8 out of every 10 buses we produce.
Today, our bus exports to more than 70 countries have exceeded 62.000 and we have realized approximately 40.000 of these exports since 2008. As a company that contributes to the economy, employment and future of our country, together with all our employees and stakeholders, we will continue to maintain our brand’s leading position with our mission as the flag carrier in the field of buses.” said.
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The brand has produced 17 different bus models of Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands since 1968 when it started production. The company, which made its first bus export in 1970, has since then exported more than 62 thousand buses to more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Currently, 6 Mercedes-Benz and Setra branded models are produced and exported in various versions at the Hoşdere Bus Factory.