Flint Group, printing and packaging supplier, and Unirep, a supplier to the Turkish paper and packaging industry, have established a joint venture in Turkey. The joint venture, Flint−Unirep Packaging Inks based in Istanbul, has been formed to serve the local packaging market, according to Flint Group.
Turgay Gümus has been appointed General Manager of the new Joint Venture, which has created a business structure that will facilitate a complete service to the growing Turkish packaging ink market from recently installed local blending facilities.Flint Group says the new company is offering the complete range of proven Flint Group Packaging Inks supported by the European Technical Centres of Excellence. Flint−Unirep Packaging Inks will initially focus on water−based inks and market segments such as the corrugated board, paper sacks and tissue markets.
The joint venture team, in cooperation with the sales management of Flint Group are already in contact with the major customers in Turkey to ensure a smooth and trouble free transfer of business, according to Flint Group.
Turgay Gümus says the joint venture is well positioned to capitalise on the fresh opportunities in Turkey to support the company’s ambitious sales targets.
He says, “I am pleased to lead the new organisation in Turkey. The joint venture is fully operational and equipped to support existing customers, as well as the potential customers planning to establish converting companies in Turkey.”
