Cetin Nuhoglu, President & CEO; Ahmet Yilmaz, Marketing & Sales, and Yakup Aktam, COO Van Eck; representing Kässbohrer (ICTS’ main trailer supplier) invited Michaël Coene, BD & Strategy; Johan De Coster, Chairman, and Jan Coene, President & CEO; for a business review and market outlook followed by a light dinner.

During the previous visit, ICTS visited Kässbohrer’s brand new R&D and test centre in Istanbul. It is amazing how new materials are thoroughly tested, new technical solutions tried out, electrical axles, batteries, health, safety, load security, environmental improvements on noise, carbon, friction, and heat. Simulations or new mathematical models are matched with future reality. Kässbohrer has three fully independent, fully equipped test bays. It is the number one test and development centre in Turkey. There is no doubt it will reduce time to market new high-quality products for demanding clients.

Kässbohrer, Tirsan & Talson, and ICTS have been solid strategic partners for many years. Half of ICTS’ fleet has been designed and constructed by Kässbohrer. Our Turkish friends have nothing to learn regarding quality, sustainability, or technology from European or Chinese suppliers. Their Standard and Mega Curtainsiders, Chassis, Boxes, or Coolers have shown us that with the correct follow-up of the maintenance programs, they can withstand a lifetime of over 12 years. This, in turn, helps us hit our sustainability goals and reduces the environmental footprint of our company.