Turkish truck parts supplier plans to establish factory in India

Galipoglu Hidromas, a Turkish truck parts supplier, plans to build a factory in Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai, India, to produce components such as hydraulic cylinders.

Talip Gul, the only son of Mehmet Yasar Gul, Chairman of Galipoglu Hidromas, said that the site of the new plant is close to the two major ports of Chennai and Ennore with convenient transportation and complete infrastructure.

Galipoglu Hidromas has already purchased 2 acres of land in India and plans to purchase another 3 acres of land in preparation for the start of construction of the factory in February next year.

The Galipoglu Hidromas India plant is expected to reach sales of Rs. 240-250 million in the first year. In addition, Galipoglu Hidromas India will import steel pipes from Italy and South Korea due to the high demand for components for the production of hydraulic cylinders.

Talip Gul will be responsible for the operation of the Indian factory in Galipoglu Hidromas. Talip Gul said: "As the world's major car companies have started production in India, the demand for hydraulic cylinders, piston pumps, valves, fuel tanks, gear pumps and other hydraulic equipment in the Indian automotive market has increased dramatically. Our Indian factory will supply the Indian market. Required hydraulic equipment."