According to European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) compiled data, the European Union and European Free Trade Association, based on the total market, Turkey is announced as the only country that increased sales in 2020. Turkey at the end of 2020, with an increase of 61.8 percent compared to the previous year was the 6th in the ranking of European auto sales.
With nearly 30 years of presence, Valeo Turkey has developed a very strong footprint and is among the largest suppliers addressing global OEMs and aftermarket customers both in Turkey and abroad. Today, 60% of the products are exported mainly to Europe.
With over a thousand skilled employees in the Group, we develop products and solutions for all car manufacturers in Turkey. Our product range covers passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles, buses and coaches.
3 production plants are established in Bursa along with 1 Research & Development Center including a Design Center, meeting the highest Valeo quality standards and global OEM quality requirements. In Bursa, we produce quality Thermal Systems, Powertrain Systems, and Visibility Systems, while simultaneously focusing on the reduction of CO2 emissions for light commercial vehicles and on hybrid technologies.
A Valeo Thermal Bus Systems site, located in Istanbul, delivers its expertise in Thermal Systems, mainly heaters, pumps and components. Our National Headquarters, Valeo Service Activity and its distribution platform are also located in Istanbul.
Leveraging a competitive and highly skilled workforce combined with a dynamic local market and favorable geographical location, the vehicle production of 9 global OEMs in Turkey has increased almost fivefold from 300,000 units in 2002 to over 1.5 million units in 2018.
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