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01AUG

AEGEAN FREE ZONE SETS EXPORT RECORD IN JULY: 33% INCREASE

The Aegean Free Zone, which has the highest export figures in Turkey, has significantly boosted its trade volume and exports in the first 7 months of 2023, reaching record levels. The total...

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28FEB

A NEW SUCCESS STORY WITH THE WESTERN ANATOLIA FREE ZONE

March will mark the beginning of the infrastructure works for the Western Anatolia Free Zone, which will be established in Bergama. Welcoming the executives of DÜNYA Newspaper in the...

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06JAN

WE EXPECT A MORE VIBRANT MARKET IN 2022

The Aegean Free Zone remains a leader among the free zones in Türkiye. We discussed the future goals of ESBAŞ as well as the developments in the global and national economy with Dr. Faruk...

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23DEC

TÜRKİYE TO BECOME A GLOBAL POWER IN THE WESTERN ANATOLIA FREE ZONE AND OFFSHORE WIND POWER PLANTS

The renewable energy sector is to become a global power not only in the production of terrestrial wind turbine equipment, but also in offshore wind energy turbines, taking advantage of the...

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16DEC

BERGAMA PREPARES FOR WESTERN ANATOLIA FREE ZONE

Bergama Chamber of Commerce hosted an information meeting about the Western Anatolia Free Zone, which will come into operation in Bergama’s Aşağıkırıklar region. ESBAŞ CEO Dr. Faruk...

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13DEC

AFZ EXPORTS AS MUCH AS 41 CITIES IN TOTAL

With an annual export figure of $2 billion, The Aegean Free Zone’s export is 20 percent of Izmir's total exports, excluding free zones. In addition, the Aegean Free Zone, which exports as...

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27NOV

THE GRAND HUMAN VALUE AWARD OF THE YEAR GOES TO ESBAS

ESBAŞ, having received Türkiye's Best Employer Awards in the last 2 years at a time when working conditions were deteriorating in the world and in our country due to Covid-19 pandemic,...

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20NOV

ESBAŞ SAVES 810 TONS OF WATER PER YEAR IN ONE DONUM WITH XERISCAPING

Renowned for its environmentalist projects in the Aegean Free Zone, ESBAŞ saves 810 tons of water per year in one donum with xeriscaping in green areas of the Zone. It seems possible to...

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15SEP

NEW INVESTMENT MOVE IN IZMIR STARTS WITH PRESIDENT’S APPROVAL

The approval process of the Western Anatolian Free Zone to be established in Bergama District in the Northern Aegean Region, which is the most advantageous region of Türkiye in terms of...

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08SEP

GRAM EQUIPMENT OPENS NEW PLANT IN AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Denmark-based Gram Equipment, the most powerful player in the global market in manufacturing ice cream mass production machines, opened its new facility in the Aegean Free Zone. A leader in...

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10AUG

AEGEAN FREE ZONE EXCEEDS PRE-PANDEMIC FIGURES

Despite the shrinkage in global markets caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Aegean Free Zone, which managed to largely compensate for its losses in trade volume in 2020, completed the...

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25JUN

VACCINATIONS START AT THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE FOR 20 THOUSAND EMPLOYEES

As of Monday June 21st, Covid-19 vaccines started to be given at the Aegean Free Zone, where almost 21 thousand people are employed, with the decision of the Ministry of Health to start...

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24JUN

VISIT TO ANKARA FOR FREE ZONE

News from Ankara changed Bergama’s agenda to a free zone that will employ 20 thousand people

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08FEB

CLUSTERING IN SOFTWARE AND CHALLENGING THE WORLD

Recently, the primary governmental and non-governmental organizations, the private sector and universities in Izmir came together and founded Software and Informatics Industrialists...

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30JAN

THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE COMPENSATES THE LOSS OF THE PANDEMIC IN 5 MONTHS

The Aegean Free Zone compensated the losses incurred during the pandemic with the increase in trade volume in the last 5 months and closed the year 2020 with figures similar to those of the...

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27JAN

IZMIRITES FOUND ASSOCIATION TO BECOME THE BASE OF CLUSTER IN SOFTWARE AND INFORMATICS

Aiming to cement the success of Izmir in innovation, entrepreneurship, R&D and Industry 4.0 in recent years with a new form of partnership, and to transform the city into a base for a...

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09OCT

ESBAŞ AIMS FOR ZERO CARBON EMISSION, RECEIVES GREEN ELECTRICITY CERTIFICATION

Recognized for its environmental investments, ESBAŞ takes the first step for eliminating the carbon footprint due to electricity consumption by turning towards renewable energy.

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28JUL

UNCERTAINTIES OF THE PANDEMIC CONTINUE

The bottleneck caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the world’s economy has significantly reduced the capacities of factories regardless of which country or region they are located.

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30 JAN

AWARD SEASON AT ESBAŞ

Continuing to make a difference in human resources practices with annual organizations, ESBAŞ awarded 240 employees in the Honor and Reward Ceremony.

30 JUN

ESBAŞ BECOMES THE CHOICE OF MILLENIALS AS WELL .

ESBAŞ earns the title of Best Workplace for Millenials, ranking second in the 250-499 Employee Category of Great Place To Work's Best Workplaces for Millennials List. Gazete Küpürünün...

14 JUL

BEGINNING OF SECOND GENERATION FOR ESBAS MANAGEMENT

Deniz Tuncer, second generation representative of the Tuncer Family, became the chairman of the Board of Directors at ESBAŞ, founder and operator of Turkey’s leading free zone. Deniz...

28 JUL

ESBAŞ RANKS FIRST AMONG TOP EMPLOYERS IN AEGEAN REGION

In a research conducted by Great Place to Work to determine the companies that bring the most happiness to their employees in the Aegean Region, ESBAŞ ranked first in the category of...

01 AUG

AEGEAN FREE ZONE SETS EXPORT RECORD IN JULY: 33% INCREASE

The Aegean Free Zone, which has the highest export figures in Turkey, has significantly boosted its trade volume and exports in the first 7 months of 2023, reaching record levels. The total...

25 SEP

THE VOICE OF HAPPY ESBAŞ EMPLOYEES ECHOED FROM LUXEMBOURG

Great Place to Work, a global authority in workplace culture, ranked ESBAŞ among the best 150 companies of Europe for the second time in its assessment of over 3,300 companies that excel...

09 JAN

IZMIR AT FREE FLY

Expressing that the construction of the two free zones, one in Bergama and the other in Menemen, is still continuing, ESBAŞ and BASBAŞ CEO Faruk Güler said, "With four free zones, Izmir...

01 DEC

CONSTRUCTION ABOUT TO START IN BASBAŞ, THE NORTH STAR OF THE AEGEAN

Management of EKONOMİ newspaper came together with the corporate communication experts and members of the press in an event hosted by the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co....

29 NOV

BASBAŞ TO RESEMBLE ESBAŞ

ESBAŞ and BASBAŞ Chief Executive Officer Dr. Faruk Güler said the great success achieved at ESBAŞ can also be achieved at BASBAŞ. Dr. Güler also added that the opportunities at hand...

28 NOV

DR.FARUK GÜLER: FREE ZONES ARE NOT SOURCES OF CHEAP LABOR

Speaking at Nasıl Bir Ekonomi Newspaper’s summit, CEO of ESBAŞ Dr. Faruk Güler expressed that free zones are not destinations for cheap labor.

12 SEP

FALL MEETING IN AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Annual 'Aegean Free Zone Fall Meeting', organized every year by ESBAŞ, was held at Space Camp Turkey’s Garden. Aegean Free Zone Customs Director Ünsal Yıldırım, Deputy Customs...

23 SEP

ESBAŞ EMPLOYEES GATHER AT THE GOODBYE SUMMER PARTY

Members of ESBAŞ came together at the “Goodbye Summer” Party held at Mahrem Konsept in Menderes. After the busy summer season, ESBAŞ members got together to relieve their stress and...

26 SEP

ESBAŞ RANKS AMONG BEST EMPLOYERS İN EUROPE

ESBAŞ became one of the best employers in Europe after being included in Europe's Best Workplaces List, prepared by Great Place to Work, the global authority in workplace culture,...

19 SEP

İZMİR'S EMPLOYMENT CENTER: AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Continuing its rapid growth after the pandemic, the Aegean Free Zone continues to strengthen the economy of the city and the country with an increase in employment, trade volume, and export...

14 SEP

AN EXHİBİTİON AREA CREATED AT ESBAŞ TO TELL THE STORY OF FOOD CULTURE

An exhibition area about the history of food culture was created in the food factory of ESBAŞ Food Services, which produces hot meals for approximately 25 thousand employees.

02 AUG

ESBAS LİSTED AMONG COMPANİES WİTH MOST SOCİAL BENEFİTS

Having taken a leading role in the aid campaigns carried out for Izmir, Türkiye and abroad in addition to the social responsibility project, ESBAŞ has been listed in the “Best...

16 JUN

AEGEAN’S HAPPIEST EMPLOYERS AT ESBAŞ

In the research conducted by Great Place to Work to determine the companies with happiest employees in the Aegean Region, ESBAŞ received the highest score in the 250-499 Employee Count...

13 MAY

THE DOORS TO SPACE OPEN TO COMPANIES IN IZMIR

You can teleport to space with a short car ride from Adnan Menderes Airport? How? All you have to do is knock on the doors of one of the world’s two licensed Space Camps in the free zone...

02 APR

FARUK GÜLER: WRITING A NEW SUCCESS STORY

Dr. Faruk Güler said, “Reflecting the potential of Izmir on the economy in such dire times depends on creating high-quality industrial areas for new investments. At this point, we are...

01 APR

AEGEAN FREE ZONE RECEIVES ZERO WASTE CERTIFICATION

Waste recycling works of ESBAŞ carried out in the Aegean Free Zone to minimize the damage caused by industrial production to the environment have been certified with “Zero Waste...

31 MAR

ESBAŞ RANKS IN TOP THREE, BECOMES BEST EMPLOYER

In Great Place to Work’s “Great Place to Work for Everyone” criteria, ESBAŞ was ranked top three in the category of employers with 250-499 employees, and entered the list of...

28 FEB

A NEW SUCCESS STORY WITH THE WESTERN ANATOLIA FREE ZONE

March will mark the beginning of the infrastructure works for the Western Anatolia Free Zone, which will be established in Bergama. Welcoming the executives of DÜNYA Newspaper in the...

12 JAN

HISTORICAL GROWTH AT THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Türkiye’s largest free zone in terms of economic value and employment, the Aegean Free Zone has achieved a trade volüme of 4.7 billion USD as well as an export volume of 2.3 billion...

06 JAN

WE EXPECT A MORE VIBRANT MARKET IN 2022

The Aegean Free Zone remains a leader among the free zones in Türkiye. We discussed the future goals of ESBAŞ as well as the developments in the global and national economy with Dr. Faruk...

23 DEC

TÜRKİYE TO BECOME A GLOBAL POWER IN THE WESTERN ANATOLIA FREE ZONE AND OFFSHORE WIND POWER PLANTS

The renewable energy sector is to become a global power not only in the production of terrestrial wind turbine equipment, but also in offshore wind energy turbines, taking advantage of the...

16 DEC

BERGAMA PREPARES FOR WESTERN ANATOLIA FREE ZONE

Bergama Chamber of Commerce hosted an information meeting about the Western Anatolia Free Zone, which will come into operation in Bergama’s Aşağıkırıklar region. ESBAŞ CEO Dr. Faruk...

13 DEC

AFZ EXPORTS AS MUCH AS 41 CITIES IN TOTAL

With an annual export figure of $2 billion, The Aegean Free Zone’s export is 20 percent of Izmir's total exports, excluding free zones. In addition, the Aegean Free Zone, which exports as...

27 NOV

THE GRAND HUMAN VALUE AWARD OF THE YEAR GOES TO ESBAS

ESBAŞ, having received Türkiye's Best Employer Awards in the last 2 years at a time when working conditions were deteriorating in the world and in our country due to Covid-19 pandemic,...

20 NOV

ESBAŞ SAVES 810 TONS OF WATER PER YEAR IN ONE DONUM WITH XERISCAPING

Renowned for its environmentalist projects in the Aegean Free Zone, ESBAŞ saves 810 tons of water per year in one donum with xeriscaping in green areas of the Zone. It seems possible to...

15 SEP

NEW INVESTMENT MOVE IN IZMIR STARTS WITH PRESIDENT’S APPROVAL

The approval process of the Western Anatolian Free Zone to be established in Bergama District in the Northern Aegean Region, which is the most advantageous region of Türkiye in terms of...

08 SEP

GRAM EQUIPMENT OPENS NEW PLANT IN AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Denmark-based Gram Equipment, the most powerful player in the global market in manufacturing ice cream mass production machines, opened its new facility in the Aegean Free Zone. A leader in...

10 AUG

AEGEAN FREE ZONE EXCEEDS PRE-PANDEMIC FIGURES

Despite the shrinkage in global markets caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Aegean Free Zone, which managed to largely compensate for its losses in trade volume in 2020, completed the...

25 JUN

VACCINATIONS START AT THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE FOR 20 THOUSAND EMPLOYEES

As of Monday June 21st, Covid-19 vaccines started to be given at the Aegean Free Zone, where almost 21 thousand people are employed, with the decision of the Ministry of Health to start...

24 JUN

VISIT TO ANKARA FOR FREE ZONE

News from Ankara changed Bergama’s agenda to a free zone that will employ 20 thousand people

03 MAY

ESBAŞ BECOMES TÜRKİYE’S BEST EMPLOYER FOR SECOND TIME

ESBAŞ was selected to “Türkiye’s Best Employers List” in the 250-500 employee category according to 2021 Research of Great Place to Work, which selects employers that keep their...

23 MAR

ESBAS CROWNS 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW FOOD FACTORY

ESBAS, which produces food for more than 20,000 people per day in the Aegean Free Zone, opened one of Türkiye's most modern food production facilities in its 30-year anniversary.

22 MAR

OPERATING AT AFZ FOR 22 YEARS, ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE GIANT GAINS INCENTIVES FOR NEW INVESTMENT

Italian company Eldor Electronics, which has been operating in the Aegean Free Zone since 1998, continues to grow with no interruptions to the investments, despite the pandemic. Initially...

15 MAR

ENERGY SAVING FACTORY FOR ESBAŞ

The new Food Production Factory of ESBAŞ produces hot meals for approximately 20,500 employees per day. There are currently 20,500 people working at the Aegean Free Zone, which is home to...

08 FEB

CLUSTERING IN SOFTWARE AND CHALLENGING THE WORLD

Recently, the primary governmental and non-governmental organizations, the private sector and universities in Izmir came together and founded Software and Informatics Industrialists...

30 JAN

THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE COMPENSATES THE LOSS OF THE PANDEMIC IN 5 MONTHS

The Aegean Free Zone compensated the losses incurred during the pandemic with the increase in trade volume in the last 5 months and closed the year 2020 with figures similar to those of the...

27 JAN

IZMIRITES FOUND ASSOCIATION TO BECOME THE BASE OF CLUSTER IN SOFTWARE AND INFORMATICS

Aiming to cement the success of Izmir in innovation, entrepreneurship, R&D and Industry 4.0 in recent years with a new form of partnership, and to transform the city into a base for a...

14 OCT

SALES EXCEED PRE-PANDEMIC FIGURES

Signs of revival in trade volume and export figures of the Aegean Free Zone in August, gained momentum in the month of September and reached double digit figures. Trade volume and export...

09 OCT

ESBAŞ AIMS FOR ZERO CARBON EMISSION, RECEIVES GREEN ELECTRICITY CERTIFICATION

Recognized for its environmental investments, ESBAŞ takes the first step for eliminating the carbon footprint due to electricity consumption by turning towards renewable energy.

24 AUG

GOVERNOR OF IZMIR, YAVUZ SELIM KÖŞGER VISITS ESBAŞ

Governor of Izmir, Yavuz Selim Köşger paid a return visit to ESBAŞ CEO Dr. Faruk Güler. Güler gave Governor Köşger a tour of the Museum Area in ESBAŞ Technology Center to give a...

14 AUG

THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE IS 30 YEARS OLD

The Aegean Free Zone, harboring many global manufacturers for the automotive industry, is also a base of technology for the trailblazers of the electrical automobile technologies in the...

06 AUG

NEW GENERATION HR

We are kicking off the Talent Exchange Program! We will be setting out on a journey to better understand and empower ourselves and others through this program which will enable us to create...

28 JUL

UNCERTAINTIES OF THE PANDEMIC CONTINUE

The bottleneck caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the world’s economy has significantly reduced the capacities of factories regardless of which country or region they are located.

01 JUL

BASBAŞ TO ADD VALUE TO REGION

ESBAŞ, which develops and operates The Aegean Free Zone in Gaziemir district of Izmir, gears up for an investment in Bergama. ESBAŞ founded BASBAŞ (Western Anatolian Free Zone...

01 JUL

ESBAŞ AIMS TO BECOME TÜRKİYE’S BEST EMPLOYER IN 2021

Selecting Türkiye’s best employers based on the employees’ trust in their company across more than 60 countries, Great Place to Work (GPTW), starts field work to select the best...

09 JUN

DREAM OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY COMES TRUE AT AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Accounting for 4.2 billion dollars’ worth of trade volume per year, the Aegean Free Zone recycled 11 thousand 900 tons of waste back into the economy in 2019 using its zero-waste...

08 JUN

ESBAŞ READY FOR CONTROLLED NORMALIZATION

Coming through the fight against the Coronavirus with zero cases thanks to strict procedures and controls, ESBAŞ is fully prepared for the normalization process which will begin as of June...

08 MAY

ESBAŞ FEEDS NEARLY 3 THOUSAND ANIMALS IN IZMIR

While some zoos in Germany are in the midst of discussing slaughtering animals to feed other animals due to the pandemic, ESBAŞ Food Services feeds 3 thousand animals every day by sending...

29 APR

BASBAŞ REMAINS UNAFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS

Attending an online press meeting held in organization of the Izmir Branch of Economy Reporters Association, ESBAS Chief Executive Officer Faruk Guler stated that investment plans of the...

23 APR

A MESSAGE FROM RETIRED ASTRONAUT FOR APRIL 23

Retired astronaut Dr. Don Thomas, who went to space four times during his 20 years at NASA, has sent a special video message to Space Camp Türkiye to celebrate the National Sovereignty And...

21 APR

ESBAŞ RECOGNIZED AS TÜRKİYE’S BEST EMPLOYER WITH ITS 30 YEAR-OLD CULTURE

Great Place to Work (GPTW), which selects the best workplaces in the world each year, surveyed over 101 thousand employees from 192 companies to assess their satisfaction with their...

19 NOV

WORKING FROM HOME

COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that Pathogens not only threaten the people’s health, but also turned all social and economic life upside down. Millions of office staff started to...

15 MAR

LIVE CONNECTION FROM “SPACE ON EARTH” TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Space Camp Türkiye, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, conducted a live radio contact with NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan who is aboard the International Space Station.

13 MAR

ESBAS COACHES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE

ESBAS provides coaching to a total of 36 students studying in different technical high schools to help them improve the skills necessary for personal development and professional life after...

10 MAR

ESBAS EXHIBITS 4 PROJECTS AT 6TH ANNUAL KAIZEN SHARING EVENT

Izmir Branch of Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers organized the “6th Kaizen Sharing Event” organization on February 21st – 22nd at Tepekule Congress and Exhibition Center....

03 MAR

BASBAS TO BECOME A HUB FOR EXPORT

The expropriation works of Western Anatolia Free Zone, which will be established in Bergama-Izmir, and was recently announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have been finalized. Carried...

21 FEB

BERGAMA GEARS UP FOR BASBAS

Preparing to establish a free zone in Bergama modeled after the Aegean Free Zone, largest free zone in Türkiye in terms of export, employment and trade volume, ESBAŞ focuses on...

12 FEB

AEGEAN FREE ZONE TO GROW BY 5 PERCENT IN 30TH YEAR

The Aegean Free Zone closed the year with a trade volume of $4.2 billion USD and employment of 20.500 people. Having operationalized the 300 thousand m2 expansion area for new investments...

19 FEB

5 YEAR OLD STUDENTS OF ESBAŞ CHILD CARE CENTER TALK TO STUDENTS OF NURTEN AKKUŞ, WORLD’S TEACHER OF THE YEAR VIA TELECONFERENCE CALL

Students of ESBAŞ Child Care Center, a preschool for children of the Aegean Free Zone employees, conducted the first teleconference call to Space Camp Türkiye.

19 FEB

ESBAŞ KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS BY AWARDING LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES

ESBAŞ awarded 68 employees plaques and service awards in celebration of their 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 year anniversaries at the company as part of 30-year anniversary events.

19 FEB

ESBAŞ RECEIVES TWO AWARDS FOR PERFORMANCE ON INVESTMENT AND TAX

Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co. (ESBAŞ) receives the Grand Award for building investments in 2018 from EBSO (Aegean Region Chamber of Industry), and a Gold Medal award as...

03 FEB

FIRST JAPANESE COMPANY INVESTS IN AFZ

“We are very happy to welcome the first Japanese company to the Aegean Free Zone. The Lansinoh Company, which is a subsidiary of the Japanese Pigeon Corporation, made the decision to...

08 JUL

ESBAŞ FOOD SERVICES CHEFS COME IN SECOND WITH ‘LAMB'S MEDITERRANEAN JOURNEY’ AT FOOD COMPETITON

Producing meals for 20 thousand people at the Aegean Free Zone, ESBAŞ Food Services came in second at the “3rd Annual Food Competition” in Antalya, and won a silver medal.

10 JAN

ESBAŞ GIVES TWO GOOD NEWS AT THE ECONOMY REPORTERS MEETING

ESBAŞ Chief Executive Officer Dr. Faruk Güler came together with members of the Economics Reporters Association (EMD) Izmir Branch at a dinner event to celebrate the Working Journalists...

07 JUN

KORSINI AIMS TO DOUBLE PRODUCTION WITH NEW INVESTMENT IN AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Italian Company, Korsini took over a new area of 40,000 square meters located adjacent to their current facilities in the Aegean Free Zone. The company aims to increase production in this...

10 OCT

ESBAŞ- DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRY NATIONAL AND DOMESTIC INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE HELD IN İZMIR

Under the auspices of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and with the Aerospace Cluster Association (HUKD), the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co. (ESBAŞ)

30 MAR

BUSINESS WORLD MEETS AT SUMMIT OF EXCELLENCE

3rd Summit of Excellenc, organized by The Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co. (ESBAŞ) at the Technology Center Conference Hall, brought together managers of businesses and NGOs...

30 SEP

FALL MEETING AT ESBAŞ

The Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co. (ESBAŞ) held its annual fall meeting. Executives and managers of companies operating in the Aegean Free Zone attended the event, which...

02 JAN

ESBAŞ PARTICIPATED IN BUSINESS WORLD AGAINST TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (BADV) PROJECT

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence Campaign is an international campaign that begins every year on November 25th (International Day for the Elimination...

16 MAY

ESBAŞ VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE THEIR FIRST SEMESTER

ESBAŞ volunteers completed the first semester of the Vocational High School Coaches Program together with the students of Izmir Gaziemir IMKB Vocational and Technical Anatolian High...

22 MAR

ESBAS SETS PRECEDENT AND RECEIVES TÜRKİYE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co. – ESBAS has been awarded the Türkiye Excellence Award for 2017 by KalDer (Quality Foundation).

22 MAR

ESBAS SETS TO DEVELOP A NEW FREE ZONE IN BERGAMA

Free Zones Foreign Investments and Services General Directorate of the Turkish Ministry of Economy and the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company, ESBAS have signed a...

04 MAY

SATISFACTION AND ENGAGEMENT AWARD GOES TO ESBAS

“Valuing People Awards”, organized by PERYON (People Management Association of Türkiye) - the first non-governmental organization in the field of People Management in Türkiye –...

22 OCT

3RD “WE KNOW WHAT WE EAT IN ESBAŞ” EVENT ORGANIZED

Solution Partners and Suppliers of ESBAŞ met Aegean Free Zone Users at ESBAŞ Technology Center for the 3rd “We Know What We Eat in ESBAŞ” Event which organized by Aegean Free Zone...

08 NOV

MISSION MARS

Children learn about humanity’s new home at Space Camp

08 NOV

AEGEAN FREE ZONE IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL FREE ZONE AS A MEANS OF ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTORS.

ESBAS CEO Dr. Faruk GÜLER attracts attention to the importance of bringing foreign investors to Türkiye in the current economic conditions. Dr. Faruk GÜLER emphasized that in Aegean Free...

01 DEC

ESBAŞ IS A BASE FOR EXPORT

The companies in the Aegean Free Zone contribute to the development of innovation culture in our country and they bring new ideas into business by bringing them into economy. ESBAŞ is one...

14 NOV

IN AEGEAN FREE ZONE, EXPORT-IMPORT RATIO REACHED 159% IN THE LAST THREE YEARS

Türkiye's exports have to be increased and foreign trade deficit should be reduced to achieve the targets. Aegean Free Zone has a very strong position and the ratio of exports to imports...

25 NOV

ESBAŞ’S VALUE FOR EXPORT IS $8.5 PER KILOGRAM

ESBAŞ’S CEO Dr. Faruk GÜLER shared that the total trade volume of the Aegean Free Zone for last 4 years is over 4.5 billion dollars. He also emphasized that the export-import ratio is...

24 DEC

THEY WON SILVER MEDAL AT AN INTERNATIONAL FOOD COMPETITON

ESBAŞ Chefs won a silver medal at the International Food Competition organized as part of the Gastronomy and Tourism Congress.

03 AUG

HISTORICAL DAY FOR ESBAS AND THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

accommodate more investors, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy. A Cabinet decision on expansion of the Aegean Free Zone borders, dated Aug.3, 2016, has been published in the...

01 JUN

INTERVIEW WITH MR. TIMUR SENGEZER, CEO OF ROY ROBSON

How is your company positioned in Türkiye and in the world? In Türkiye, Ropix company manufactures suits under our own brand in the Free Zone.

01 JUN

PERU`S COMMERCIAL ATTACHÉ VISITS ESBAS

Peruvian commercial attaché Mr. Fernando Albareda visited ESBAS on June 5 Albareda remarked that Peru recently opened a new office in Istanbul to enhance tourism and trade and to promote...

01 JUN

COLOMBIAN DELEGATION WANTS TO WORK WITH ESBAS

Mr. Daniel Giraldo, General Manager of the Pereira Free Trade Zone, Columbia and Mr. Marcela Montor, an official from Proexport in Colombia – an organization for attracting foreign...

01 JUN

ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

ESBAS Child Care Center celebrated April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with an enthusiastic crowd of parents and the Aegean Free Zone employees on April 21.

01 JUN

CHINESE CONSUL GENERAL, GAOCHAO SU SEES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Consul General of China in Izmir, Mr. Gaochao Su and his delegation visited ESBAS on June 13.

01 JUN

LESSONS FROM NASA ASTRONAUT ON LIVING AND WORKING IN SPACE

NASA Astronaut Ellen Baker was at the Aegean Free Zone to attend the Space Camp programs from April 20th to 27th.

01 JUN

TOP AEGEAN MANUFACTURERS LISTED

The Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO) announced the list of industrial enterprises that passed the 30 million TL threshold in manufacturing and sales for the year 2013.

01 JUN

NASA ASTRONAUT LINNEHAN: “IT IS UNREASONABLE TO CLAIM WE’RE ALONE IN SPACE”

Astronaut Richard Linnehan, who travelled to space four times between 1996 and 2008 for multiple missions including the construction of International Space Station and upgrading the Hubble...

04 JUN

COLOMBIAN DELEGATION WANTS TO WORK WITH ESBAS

Mr. Daniel Giraldo, General Manager of the Pereira Free Trade Zone, Columbia and Mr. Marcela Montor, an official from Proexport in Colombia – an organization for attracting foreign...

04 JUL

238TH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED IN SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE`S BACKYARD

The 238th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America was celebrated at the Aegean Free Zone, led by U.S. Ambassador Francis Ricciardone. 

22 JUN

COUNSELOR FOR COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS AT US EMBASSY, MICHAEL LALLY VISITS ESBAS DR. FARUK GÜLER

Dr. Guler congratulated Michael Lally on his new post as Deputy Secretary of Trade Responsible for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

17 JUN

END OF YEAR SHOW AND GRADUATION CEREMONY AT ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER

Annual End of Year Show and Graduation Ceremony of ESBAS Child Care Center took place at the amphitheater on June 13. Parents working at different companies of the Free Zone, family members...

16 JUN

CHINESE CONSUL GENERAL, GAOCHAO SU SEES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Consul General of China in Izmir, Mr. Gaochao Su and his delegation visited ESBAS on June 13.  The consul general  explained that the purpose of their visit is to further develop the...

10 JUN

AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEAP IN GAZIEMIR

Municipality of Gaziemir and ESBAS collaborated for an event to mark the World Environment Day on June 5, where the staff of both organizations cleaned the hazardous wastes at the picnic...

03 SEP

KAYA TUNCER INDUCTED INTO SPACE CAMP HALL OF FAME

Kaya Tuncer, the founder of Space Camp Türkiye and ESBAŞ, was inducted into the “Hall of Fame” at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. 

01 SEP

ESBAS HOSTS FAREWELL DINNER FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR SERAFETTIN TUG

ESBAŞ hosted a farewell dinner on Sept. 23 for Mr. Şerafettin Tuğ, the District Governor of Gaziemir who was recently appointed to be Deputy Governor of Manisa.

01 SEP

ESBAS HONORS TURKISH MILITARY VETERANS AT IFTAR DINNER

ESBAS, in coordination with the District Governorate of Gaziemir, hosted an Iftar dinner on July 17 at the Aegean Free Zone for 370 people consisting of the families of deceased war...

01 SEP

DIYARBAKIR DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

Businessmen from Diyarbakır, attending the 83rd Izmir International Fair as guests of honor, visited ESBAŞ on Sept. 2.

01 SEP

KAZAKHSTAN DELEGATION TOURS ESBAS

A delegation from Kazakhstan visited ESBAS on July 16 for a site survey of the Aegean Free Zone. 

01 SEP

KURSAD TUZMEN VISITS AEROSPACE CLUSTERING ASSOCATION

Mr. Kürşad TÜZMEN, a former minister and honorary member of the Aerospace Clustering Association, attended the ACA Board of Directors Meeting at the ESBAŞ Technology Center Conference...

01 SEP

VADİ FIRIN OPENING SOON

Yuksek Vadi Homes, an ESBAS real estate development consisting of nearly 1,000 homes in the hills overlooking Karşıyaka,  will serve delicious, fresh  food  in the  Vadi Fırın, when...

01 SEP

AEGEAN FREE ZONE COMPANIES UNDERGO REM EDUCATION

E-mail has become one of the most significant and indispensable tools of the business.

01 SEP

VOLUNTEERS MAKE LOTS KIDS HAPPY

Sabri Öney Elementary School was quickly deterioting with its peeling wall paint, broken doors and damaged toilet plumbing.

01 SEP

FREE ZONE COMPANIES PROMOTE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

American automotive spare parts manufacturer, Cummins and Ege University`s Ege Vocational School signed a cooperation agreement for the special project, “Technical Education for Society...

01 SEP

ESBAS FOOD COURT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

ESBAŞ will add a new venue and menu to its range of food services at the Aegean Free Zone. The new Food Court will be located next to the ESBAŞ Child Care Center.

01 SEP

TTIP CONFERENCE HELD WITH GREAT TURNOUT

The conference entitled “TURKISH-AMERICAN-EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES FOR A NEW ERA: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP); Opportunities and Risks” was organized by ESBAŞ,...

01 SEP

INTERVIEW WITH ANET

How is your company positioned in Türkiye and in the world? Anet Machining, a manufacturing company, has been in the industry for more than a decade.

01 SEP

INTERVIEW WITH MANAGER OF HPT, OZER KUCUKGOL

How is your company positioned in Türkiye and in the world? Our company has been operating in the automotive subsidiary industry in the Aegean Free Zone since 1996.  We manufacture...

01 SEP

IZMIR BECOMES A BASE FOR DELPHI

Training highly qualified and economic engineering staffs in recent years through eight universities, Izmir distinguishes itself in research-development and product development. 

01 SEP

ESBAS PARTICIPATES IN IZMIR INTERNATIONAL FAIR

Opening its doors for the 83rd time this year with the theme of logistics, the Izmir International Fair welcomed ESBAŞ, which promoted the Aegean Free Zone and Space Camp Türkiye at the...

01 SEP

ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER GREETS NEW SCHOOL YEAR

ESBAŞ Child Care Center takes justified pride and joy in greeting another school year in its 16th year in the journey of education.

01 SEP

SPACE STATION TO DEBUT AT SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE

Space Camp Türkiye is adding a new activity for students, which will become operational during the 2014-2015 school year.

01 SEP

ESBAS CEO'S DR.FARUK GULER HOLIDAY MESSAGE

Esteemed Readers, Holidays are a time for displaying national and religious feelings, beliefs, customs and traditions, as well as for shaping and strengthening the social consciousness of...

01 SEP

KAYA TUNCER'S NAME INDUCTED AT WORLD'S BIGGEST SPACE MUSEUM

Kaya Tuncer’s Name Inducted at World’s Biggest Space Museum 

16 NOV

BELARUS DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

A delegation from Belarus, comprised of the General Manager of Belarus Grodno Free Economic Zone, Mr. Sergey Tkachenko; Head of Department of Investments and International Relations, Mr....

13 NOV

BRUSSELS DELEGATION SUPPORTS MORE FOREIGN INVESTMENT

A Brussels delegation, consisting of Economic and Commercial Attaché of Consulate-General of Belgium, Mr. Sabih Akay; Foreign Investments Attaché of Under secretariat of Foreign Trade,...

06 NOV

KARŞIYAKA MAYOR MAKES COURTESY VISIT

Karşıyaka Mayor, Mr. Hüseyin Mutlu Akpınar, visited ESBAŞ CEO,  Dr. Faruk Güler  on Nov.5.

14 NOV

ESBAŞ WINS ZONE BASKETBALL TOURNEY

ESBAS defeated AERO in the 16th annual Aegean Free Zone Basketball Tournament, held Sept. 22 – Nov.12.  GATES finished in second place, followed by AERO.  

01 NOV

BRUSSELS DELEGATION SUPPORTS MORE FOREIGN INVESTMENT

A Brussels delegation, consisting of Economic and Commercial Attaché of Consulate-General of Belgium, Mr. Sabih Akay; Foreign Investments Attaché of Under secretariat of Foreign Trade,...

30 JAN

WORLD FREE ZONE CONVENTION APPOINTS ESBAS CEO (DR.) FARUK GULER AS AMBASSADOR

ESBAS CEO (Dr.) Faruk Guler was recently appointed as an ambassador for the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East by the World Free Zone Convention.

31 JAN

NEW ERA FOR TÜRKİYE-USA-EU PERSPECTIVE: TRANSATLANTIC TRADE & INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (TTIP) OPPORTUNITIES & RISKS CONFERENCE SEP 18-19, 2014

It is our pleasure to invite you to the challenging “New Era” conference that ESBAS will be hosting Sep 18-19, 2014 at the ESBAŞ Technology Center in the Aegean Free Zone, Gaziemir,...

19 FEB

ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER ORGANIZES 7TH ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR

The seventh annual science fair organized by kids aged 4-6 and their teachers, took place at the ESBAS Child Care Center on Wednesday, Feb.19. 

25 FEB

CANADIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS ESBAS

Canadian Ambassador John T. Holmes visited ESBAS on Feb. 25 to improve commercial relations between Türkiye and Canada and to evaluate the investment potential of both counties to generate...

28 FEB

FRENCH DEFENSE & AEROSPACE INDUSTRY VISITS AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Members of the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) visited ESBAS and the Turkish Aerospace Clustering Association (HUKD) on Feb. 28th.

03 MAR

ESBAS CEO DR. FARUK GULER ALSO APPOINTED DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, CEO OF MOPSAN

ESBAS CEO (Dr.) Faruk Guler assumed additional roles as deputy chairman and CEO of MOPSAN Construction Company on March 1. 

10 MAR

ESBAS WINS FIVE CUPS IN TÜRKİYE TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

There was fierce competition in the games organized by the Provincial Agency of Table Tennis with support of Adana Table Tennis Club Association on Mar. 8-9 at Cukurova University Lutfullah...

12 MAR

ESBAS EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Employees of ESBAS gathered at a special event, which recognized their years of service with the company and the significant contributions and achievements they have made to the...

01 APR

AEGEAN FREE ZONE STATISTICS

Employment of The Free Zones in Türkiye (2013)

04 APR

FRENCH DEFENSE & AEROSPACE INDUSTRY VISITS ZONE

Members of the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) visited ESBAS and the Turkish Aerospace Clustering Association (HUKD) on February 28.

04 APR

ESBAS HOSTS SOCIAL EVENT FOR ZONE STAKEHOLDERS

As part of our earnest commitment to satisfying employees and customers, ESBAS continues to organize special social events. 

04 APR

ESBAS CEO (DR.) FARUK GULER ALSO APPOINTED DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, CEO OF MOPSAN

ESBAS CEO (Dr.) Faruk Guler assumed additional roles as deputy chairman and CEO of MOPSAN Construction Company on March 1. Dr. GULER was assigned the special duties at MOPSAN by Chairwoman...

04 APR

CANADIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS ESBAS

Canadian Ambassador John T. Holmes visited ESBAS on Feb. 25 to improve commercial relations between Türkiye and Canada and to evaluate the investment potential of both counties to generate...

04 APR

YOUNG BUSINESSMEN`S ASSOCIATION VISITS ESBAS

Chairman Musa Turan and a delegation from the Aegean branch of the Young Businessmen Association of Türkiye (TUGIAD) visited ESBAS on Feb 19.

04 APR

FOKKER ELMO TÜRKİYE BUILDS NEW FACILITIES IN AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Fokker Elmo Türkiye, a Dutch company and leader in the aerospace industry, started to manufacture cabling systems for aircraft and aircraft engines after deciding to invest in the Aegean...

04 APR

INTERVIEW WITH MR. SEMIH KELLE, DIRECTOR OF GATES

 How is your company positioned in Türkiye and in the world? Our company is a joint venture of the North American Gates and Stackpole companies.

04 APR

INTERVIEW WITH MR. ALPER KALAYCI , GENERAL MANAGER OF AERO

How is your company positioned in Türkiye and in the world?  Our company, Aero,  is a subsidiary of Germany’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, ENERCON. As of the end of 2013, ENERCON...

04 APR

CHILD CARE CENTER ORGANIZES 7TH ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR

The seventh annual science fair took place at the ESBAS Child Care Center on February 19.

06 APR

ESBAS OFFERS RANGE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES

ESBAS`s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Unit services employees of ESBAS and user companies in the Aegean Free Zone by providing eight workplace physicians, three occupational safety...

06 APR

BENINESE DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

Benin’s Ambassador to Ankara, Moise Tchando Kerekou, the advisor to Benin’s President Nasser Yayı and the Izmir Honorary Consul for Benin, Mehmet Artuna Aysun, visited ESBAS on...

06 APR

ESBAS CREATES CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION PLATFORM

During the past year, ESBAS developed and launched the Customer Communication Platform – CCP, ESBAS is focusing more on providing the right information to the right people in a timely...

06 APR

ASTRONAUT ELLEN BAKER DEPLOYS TO SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE

Space Camp Türkiye welcomes NASA Astronaut (Dr.) Ellen Baker to its Customized Outer Space Adventure program, April 22-26. Astronaut Baker is a veteran of three space missions, logging a...

07 APR

FIRE RISK INCREASES WITH DRY VEGETATION

Spring is nearly upon us!

07 APR

ESBAS FOOD SERVICES PUBLISHES “APERATIF” NEWSLETTER

ESBAS Food Services began publishing a newsletter called “Aperatif” (Appetizer) in January to provide more information to consumers.

07 APR

NEW MONTHLY HUMAN RESOURCES FORUM BEGINS

Human Resource supervisors from Zone companies reorganized their monthly update meetings beginning with the March 18 assembly at ESBAS.

07 APR

ESBAS SPONSORS STREETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS

The ESBAS Food Sales and Social Services departments continue to organize social activities for Aegean Free Zone companies. 

07 APR

SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE HOSTS "SPACE IS QUIET FOR EVERYONE” PROJECT

Space Camp Türkiye hosted a special two-day Outer Space Adventure program for nine hearing-impaired students from the Istanbul Tuzla Rotary Regional Foundation’s Elementary and Middle...

07 APR

WHY SHOULD WE BECOME “CULTURE SMART”?

A special seminar entitled Why Should We Become “Culture Smart”?  was co-hosted by ESIAD (Aegean Industrialists and Businessmen Association) and ESBAS for foreign-invested Zone...

07 APR

ESBAS HOSTS IZMIR ZONES MEETING

The Izmir Organized Industrial Zones and Free Zones meeting was held on March 24 at the ESBAS Technology Center Conference Hall. After this meeting, attendees had dinner at the ESBAS...

07 APR

ESBAS STARTS NEW CONSTRUCTION

•An art workshop and a food court  will be constructed in one of the underutilized classrooms of the ESBAS Child Care Center.

07 APR

NEW AND OLD COMPANIES OBTAIN LICENSES

Aegean Free Zone companies that are expected to obtain licenses and begin operations or continue business during the first quarter of 2014 include

07 APR

GAZIEMIR PUBLIC EDUCATION CENTER TRAINS ESBAS FOOD SERVICES

Due to new Turkish legislative changes in food regulations, all employees performing food-related duties are required to undergo hygiene education. 

07 APR

CHILD CARE CENTER OFFERS SPECIAL SEMINAR FOR PARENTS

Children at the age of 3 or 4 start to question how they were born and parents usually have a hard time explaining, especially in regards to the physical differences between males and...

07 APR

OUR EXCELLENCE JOURNEY CONTINUES

ESBAS became a part of the Turkish National Quality Movement after signing a statement of intent with the Turkish Quality Association on Oct. 3, 2012.

07 APR

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Dear Colleagues, First, I would like to say how pleased I am to be sharing the very first issue of our ESBAS E-Bulletin.

07 APR

FAMOUS TURKISH AUTHOR, CANAN TAN, WRITES ABOUT SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE

Canan Tan’s entertaining and educational book, “Space Camp Adventures,”  was recently released by Dogan Egmont Publication House and is based on Ms. Tan`s own experiences and...

07 APR

TIANJIN DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

Chairman Liu Dongshui and a delegation from the Tianjin, China Chamber of Commerce visited ESBAS on April 7.

15 APR

ESBAS CEO ADDRESSES STUDENTS AT IZMIR UNIVERSITY CAREER DAY

ESBAS CEO Dr. Faruk Guler was the guest speaker at a career days event organized by Izmir University`s department of engineering.

21 APR

ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

ESBAS Child Care Center celebrated April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with an enthusiastic crowd of parents and the Aegean Free Zone employees on April 21.

04 APR

E-INVOICE AND E-BOOK WILL STREAMLINE FREE ZONE ADMINISTRATION

In anticipation of the official launch of the e-invoice and e-book applications in the Aegean Free Zone, a special orientation meeting was held on April 14 in the ESBAS Technology Center...

10 APR

COMPUTER APPLICATION PROGRAM DISCUSSED IN SPECIAL FORUM

The Free Zones Computer Application Program (SBBUP), which has posed challenges to company users since it began operating earlier this year, was the subject of a special meeting held at...

30 APR

IZMIR GOVERNOR IMPRESSED WITH ESBAS AND AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Izmir Governor Mustafa Toprak visited the Aegean Free Zone on April 28 and noted that ESBAS and the Aegean Free Zone are major pillars of the city of Izmir  that also provide significant...

27 APR

MINISTRY OF ECONOMY DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

A delegation of 40 officials from the Turkish Ministry of Economy, including the Deputy Director for Personnel, Mr. Burak Kurkcu and foreign trade assistant specialists visited ESBAS on...

05 MAY

KAZAKHSTAN OFFICIAL SEES ZONE AS ATTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL CENTER

Mr. Marad Tel Gozy, Vice President of Ontustik Special Economic Zone, located in Kazakhstan’s city of Shimkent, visited ESBAS with the President of Denizli Free Zone, Hasan Turhan, on May...

04 MAY

SEMINAR OFFERS ALTERNATIVE FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES, EXPORT AND R&D SUPPORT

ESBAS and Kota Consultancy Company organized a seminar at ESBAS to update  Aegean Free Zone companies about export, R&D and project supports as well as changes in the regulations. 

23 MAY

COACHING WORKSHOP FOR AEGEAN FREE ZONE COMPANIES

International Coach Federation (ICF-Türkiye) organized a workshop at ESBAS Technology Center’s Conference Hall on May 22 to share coaching experiences.

14 MAY

ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY

ESBAS Child Care Center hosted a special event for Mother’s Day on  May 12 at the ESBAS Technology Center’s Conference Hall, featuring the attendance of mothers and grandmothers. 

23 MAY

ESBAS CEO (DR.) FARUK GULER APPOINTED TO ESIAD BOARD

The Aegean Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (ESIAD) announced the new management team at its 31st High Advisory Board Meeting. Mustafa Guclu was  elected the Chairman of the...

22 MAY

CEO GULER MEETS IN USA WITH MINISTER AND BUSINESSMEN

CEO of ESBAS, Dr. Faruk Guler attended a special meeting in the United States with Turkish Minister of Economy, Mr. Nihat Zeybekci.

30 APR

LESSONS FROM NASA ASTRONAUT ON LIVING AND WORKING IN SPACE

NASA Astronaut Ellen Baker was at the Aegean Free Zone to attend the Space Camp programs from April 20th to 27th.

08 MAY

U.S. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE VISITS ESBAS

Mr. Arun M. Kumar, Assistant Secretary of Commerce of the United States and Mr. Michael Lally, Counselor for Commercial Affairs at U.S. Embassy in Ankara visited  ESBAS CEO Dr. Faruk Guler...

01 JUN

TIANJIN, CHINA DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

Chairman of the Tianjin Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Liu Dongshui and his Chinese delegation visited ESBAS on April 7. Noting that they signed an agreement with the Egyptian government in 2008...

01 JUN

SEMINAR OFFERS ALTERNATIVE FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES, EXPORT AND R&D SUPPORT

ESBAS and Kota Consultancy Company organized a seminar at ESBAS to update Aegean Free Zone companies about export, R&D and project supports as well as changes in the regulations. 

01 JUN

INTERVIEW WITH KENAN KOLDAY, CUMMINS FACILITY MANAGER

How is your company positioned in Türkiye and in the world? Cummins is an American company, which operates with 48,000 employees in more than 190 countries with a turnover of 17.3 billion...

01 JUN

KALE PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT ENGINE FACTORY OPENS GATES

Turkish President Abdullah Gül joined the grand opening of Kale Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine factory, established by a joint venture company of Türkiye’s Kale Group and Pratt &...

01 JUN

COUNSELOR FOR COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS AT US EMBASSY, MICHAEL LALLY VISITS ESBAS DR. FARUK GÜLER

Dr. Guler congratulated Michael Lally on his new post as Deputy Secretary of Trade Responsible for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “We wish Michael Lally the best of luck and success...

01 JUN

MINISTER OF ECONOMY, NİHAT ZEYBEKCİ VISITS AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Minister of Economy Nihat ZEYBEKÇİ visited ESBAS and the Aegean Free Zone on  June 6 as part of his program in Izmir. 

01 JUN

END OF YEAR SHOW AND GRADUATION CEREMONY AT ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER

Annual End of Year Show and Graduation Ceremony of ESBAS Child Care Center took place at the amphitheater on June 13.

01 JUN

AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEAP IN GAZIEMIR

Municipality of Gaziemir and ESBAS collaborated for an event to mark the World Environment Day on June 5, where the staff of both organizations cleaned the hazardous wastes at the picnic...

02 JUN

FOKKER ELMO INCREASES INVESTMENT AT THE ZONE

Dutch company Fokker Elmo expands their investment by 8,000 m2 to provide manufactured parts to  prominent aviation companies  AgustaWest, Airbus, Boeing and Lockheed Martin 

01 JUN

NEW ERA FOR TÜRKİYE-USA-EU PERSPECTIVE "TRANSATLANTIC TRADE & INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (TTIP), OPPORTUNITIES & RISKS”

It is our pleasure to invite you to the challenging “New Era” conference that ESBAS will be hosting Sep 18-19, 2014 at the ESBAŞ Technology Center in the Aegean Free Zone, Gaziemir,...

01 JUN

"A GIANT IS BORN” EXHIBIT OPENS

June 30th marked the grand opening of “A Giant Is Born” exhibition, which showcases the establishment and development of the Aegean Free Zone and the ceaseless efforts of our late...

01 JUN

238TH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED IN SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE`S BACKYARD

The 238th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America was celebrated at the Aegean Free Zone, led by U.S. Ambassador Francis Ricciardone. 

01 JUN

ESBAS PAPER MARBLING CLUB DISPLAYS APPRENTICESHIP WORK IN EXHIBITION

The ESBAS Paper Marbling Club, formed in March by Ebrizmir instructors (Süreyya Balkan Uyan, Yeşim Göktepe, Ayşen Bilgi, Şanda Girginkardeşler Serim, opened its first exhibition on...

01 JUN

ESBAS FOOD SERVICES INVESTS IN CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

ESBAS Food Services purchased a new state-of-the-art dishwasher in May to better sanitize the bread crates, thermo box and food trays.

01 JUN

ESBAS OFFERS INTERNATIONAL MENU

ESBAS Food Services added new dishes to its menu, featuring different cuisines from around the world.

01 JUN

ESBAS FOOD SERVICES NEWSLETTER “APERATIF” PRIZES

The quarterly ESBAS Food Services newsletter, Aperatif, continues to award prizes for its puzzles.

01 JUN

GUEST OF THE MOUNTH DIRECTOR OF AEGEAN FREE ZONE DIRECTORATE

Free Zones have been established in Türkiye for a multitude of reasons, including opening Türkiye to the world, increasing the growth of foreign trade volume, promoting investment and...

01 SEP

ROPIX COMPANY EXPANDS IN TÜRKİYE

Ropix Giyim, located in the Aegean Free Zone, began manufacturing padding for Hugo Boss in 2002 and is now selling products to the domestic market.

23 DEC

IYTE RECTOR ESB VISIT

Prof. Dr. Mustafa GÜDEN, The rector of Izmir High Technology Institute, visited the Aegean Free Zone with a delegetion on December 19th, Monday.

15 AUG

F35'IN PART 400 WILL BE PRODUCED IN TÜRKIYE

US-based Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft back to the track at the 400 TAI Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) will produce a joint.

06 JUN

FOREIGN INVESTORS FLOCK TO AEGEAN FREE ZONE, CREATE 3,500 JOBS IN A YEAR

The Aegean Free Zone (ESB) in the port city of Izmir on the Aegean coast of Türkiye is increasingly preferred as the site of choice for international companies seeking manufacturing...

11 MAY

AMBASSADOR FRANCIS J. RICCIARDONE'S REMARKS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES

Ambassador Ricciardone and Dr.Ricciardone visit the Antique Car Museum at ESBAS (Aegean Free Zone). Ambassador Ricciardone Boosts Economic Ties in Izmir May 11, 2011

15 MAR

NEXT-GENERATION FREE ZONES ARE COMING

Minister Çaglayan talked about the past unjust applications in the free zones and the Ministry’s efforts to bring a new understanding.

27 DEC

MICHAEL CAMUNEZ, THE US ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, VISITED ESBAS

Having started his four-day visit to Türkiye, US Assistant Secretary of Commerce Michael Camunez and the accompanying delegation first visited ESBAS and the Aegean Free Zone in Izmir.

07 MAY

THE “GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION CONFERENCE" WILL TAKE PLACE IN IZMIR ON 20-23 MAY THROUGH THE DEDICATED UNDERTAKING OF ESBAS

The “Global Industrial Cooperation Conference” will take place in Izmir on 20–23 May through the dedicated undertaking of ESBAŞ

13 SEP

DELEGATION FROM CROATIA VISITS AEGEAN FREE ZONE

A delegation of 13 businessmen from Croatia visited the Aegean FreeZone on Thursday, September 13th.  

17 SEP

ESBAS EFFORTS PROMPT CONTRIBUTION TO SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE

The Global Offset Countertrade Association (GOCA), headquartered in Washington DC, USA, recently announced a contribution of $54,000 to Space Camp Türkiye.

24 SEP

BOEING TÜRKİYE PRESIDENT GREG PEPIN BIDS FAREWELL TO ESBAS AND SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE

Boeing Türkiye President, Mr. Greg Pepin visited ESBAS and Space Camp Türkiye staff to introduce his successor Mr. Bernard Dunn, who assumed his new duties in September. 

03 OCT

ESBAS JOINS NATIONAL QUALITY MOVEMENT

ESBAS is now a part of the National Quality Movement which is carried out under the leadership of Turkish Quality Association – KalDer. 

04 OCT

GERMAN DELEGATION VISITS AEGEAN FREE ZONE

A delegation of 15 people and Ines Aufrecht, Director of the Economic Development Department of Stuttgart, Germany visited ESBAS on Thursday, October 4th 2012. 

30 NOV

ESBAS CENTER OF INTEREST AMONG FOREIGN DELEGATIONS

A great number of foreign delegations visited the Aegean Free Zone last week. Israel Rotary Club, South African delegation of Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry Elizabeth Thabethe and...

06 SEP

DELEGATION FROM KENYA VISITS ESBAS

Kenya Minister Of Commerce Moses Wetangula, Deputy Ambassador of Kenya Lindsay Kiptiness and, accompanying the delegation, former Minister Kursad Tuzmen visited ESBAS. 

03 JUL

70 MILLION DOLLARS’ WORTH OF INVESTMENT FROM THE AMERICAN ENGINE GIANT IN IZMIR

Cummins invested 70 million dollars in the facility established in ESBAŞ. The goal of the company is to increase its revenue to 30 billion dollars.

26 MAY

GICC CONFERENCE INTRODUCED IZMIR TO THE WORLD

The attempts made by ESBAŞ and the supports provided by İZKA broke the records with participation of 400 individuals from 40 different countries in GICC conference that was held between...

07 MAY

THE “GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION CONFERENCE" WILL TAKE PLACE IN IZMIR ON 20-23 MAY THROUGH THE DEDICATED UNDERTAKING OF ESBAS

The “Global Industrial Cooperation Conference” will take place in Izmir on 20–23 May through the dedicated undertaking of ESBAŞ

24 APR

SOMETIMES IT IS NECESSARY TO REMIND

Hüseyin Aslan’s enthusiasm and energy is breathtaking. He would not care if the days were 48 hours long. He is jumping from one thing to another. People who are trying to follow him feel...

24 APR

WE RANK IN FIRST PLACE WITH 5 BILLION DOLLARS AND WE WILL PROBABLY REACH 5.5 BILLION DOLLARS THIS YEAR AND REACH A LIMIT OF 6 BILLION DOLLARS NEXT YEAR

We rank in first place with 5 billion dollars and we will probably reach 5.5 billion dollars this year and reach a limit of 6 billion dollars next year. 

11 APR

MESSAGE FROM ESBAS PRESIDENT MARY MILLS TUNCER

Mr. Kaya TUNCER, the founder of the Aegean Free Zone, passed away on the 7th of January 2012. Yesterday, we honored him with over 250 of his friends and admirers in attendance. We are all...

29 MAR

A DELEGATION OF SLOVENIAN BUSINESSMEN PAYS A VISIT TO ESBAS

Accompanied by a delegation of businessmen, Ales Cantarutti - Chairman of the Chamber of Industry and Trade of Slovenia, Ante Milevoj - Regional Director of Chamber of Industry and Trade of...

22 MAR

ESBAS INCREASINGLY GROWS ITS OPERATIONS

After the death of Kaya Tuncer, the founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ESBAS, colleagues of Mr. Tuncer got to grips with the works as before and are riding higher.

01 MAR

AEGEAN FREE ZONE RECORDS 10% YOY INCREASE IN TRADE VOLUME IN JANUARY

The Aegean Free Zone has reached the highest annual trade figure since its foundation, boasting a trade volume of 5 billion dollars last year.

27 FEB

MR. MAHMUT OZGENER, CHAIRMAN OF EXPO 2020 IZMIR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, PAYS A VISIT TO ESBAS

Mr. Mahmut Ozgener, Chairman of EXPO 2020 Izmir Executive Committee, pays a visit to ESBAS

03 FEB

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF THE TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF KAYA TUNCER IN U.S. CONGRESS

Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Congress to pay tribute to a committed community advocate, Kaya Tuncer.

25 JAN

MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENSE MR. ISMET YILMAZ PAYS A VISIT TO ESBAS

Minister of National Defense Mr. Ismet Yilmaz paid a visit to ESBAS on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Izmir Governor Mr. M. Cahit Kiraç and Defense Industry Undersecretary Mr. Murad Bayar...

17 JAN

ESBAS ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

It is with great pleasure that I announce today the appointment of Dr. Faruk Guler as CEO of ESBAS, the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company.

15 FEB

IZMIR GOVERNER MR. M. CAHIT KIRAC’S SPOUSE MRS. BERRIN KIRAC AND SPOUSES OF DISTRICT AUTHORITIES VISITED THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

The Delegation of Izmir Province District Authorities’ spouses visited the Aegean Free Zone on February 12th, Tuesday under the auspices of Mrs. Berrin KIRAC, spouse of Izmir Governer Mr....

21 MAR

SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN STATE SENATE DELEGATION VISITED THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

In order to strengthen the commercial and economical relationships between Türkiye and Kazakhstan,  The Kazakhstan Delegation starting their visits from Izmir paid a visit to the Aegean...

22 MAR

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG PROVINCE OF GERMANY DELEGATION VISITED THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Dr. Nils Schmid, Deputy Prime Minister  and Financial – Economy Minister of Baden-Württemberg Province of Germany and accompanying delegation visited the Aegean Free Zone. Minister...

15 MAY

CHINESE AUTOMOTIVE DELEGATION VISITED THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

Chinese delegation of representing six automotive companies starting their visits from Bursa and Gemlik paid a visit to the Aegean Free Zone through the TAYSAD- Association of Automotive...

16 MAY

FAREWELL VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR KIRAÇ TO ESBAŞ

The Izmir Governor M. Cahit Kıraç, who was assigned to Diyarbakir, paid a farewell visit to the Aegean Free Zone and ESBAŞ.

23 MAY

INSME INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS VISITED THE AEGEAN FREE ZONE

The 9th International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (INSME) Conference was organized by the Izmir Development agency in collaboration with ESBAS and EBİLTEM.

28 MAY

ESBAS CHILD CARE CENTER WAS PRESENTED AS THE TÜRKİYE’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CHILD CARE CENTER AT THE STRENGTHENING PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROJECT WORKSHOP

The Strengthening Pre-School Education Project Workshop was held at Swiss Hotel with the participation of Deputy Governor Mr. Fatih Ahmet Kurt, National Education Director of Izmir Province...

28 MAY

BILGE ADAM IT SERVICES COMPANY ORGANIZED A SEMINAR AT ESBAS

Bilge Adam IT Services company organized a seminar at ESBAS Technology Center for the executives, IT Managers and representatives of the Aegean Free Zone user companies.

28 MAY

ESBAŞ CHILDCARE CENTER ORGANIZED A SEMINAR ABOUT EFFECTIVE PARENT ATTITUDES

ESBAS Childcare Center organized a seminar about “Effective Parent Attitudes” for the parents working in the Aegean Free Zone companies.

31 MAY

ESBAS SPONSORED “LIFE QUALITY PROJECT-IDEA COMPETITION"

"Life Quality Project-Idea Competition" was held at Izmir Resim ve Heykel Museum between May 30th and 31st in cooperation with National Education Directorate of Izmir Province and KALDER.

10 JUN

ILLINOIS COMMERCE AND ECONOMY MINISTRY VISITED ESBAS

Iwona Cochenska- European Director of Illinois Commerce and Economy Ministry, Sevtap Akgül- Chicago Turkish Trade Attache and accompanying business delegation visited ESBAŞ on June 10,...

21 JUN

JIANGSU DELEGATION VISITED ESBAS

Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province, Shi Heping and accompanying business delegation visited ESBAŞ together with IZKA authorities on June 21, 2013.

01 JUL

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION HELD AT ESBAS

A July 1st reception was held at the ESBAS/Space Camp Türkiye garden commemorating the 237th anniversary of the United States of America`s independence.

01 JUL

“A MAN WITH A VISION” MUSEUM OPENS TO COMMEMORATE KAYA TUNCER

A museum at Space Camp Türkiye to commemorate Kaya Tuncer, the founder of ESBAS (the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company) and Space Camp Türkiye was officially opened on...

05 JUL

NASA ASTRONAUT MICHAEL LOPEZ-ALEGRIA VISITS SPACE CAMP TÜRKİYE

NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, who holds the American record of 10 spacewalks, visited Space Camp Türkiye July 4-10 and was a guest speaker during “E-Pal Week.” 

12 SEP

GHANA DELEGATION VISITS ESBAS

A delegation of businessmen from Ghana, visited ESBAS on September 12th 2013 under the leadership of Dr. Seth Adjei Baah, Chairman of Ghana Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

12 SEP

WORLD BANK URBAN PLANNING SPECIALIST VISITS ESBAS

Enrique Vial Briceno, the Urban Planning Specialist from the Chile office of the World Bank,  visited ESBAS on September 12th 2013.

13 SEP

ESBAS HELPS ANIMALS IN NEED

On Friday, September 13th, ESBAS signed a “Declaration of Cooperation” with Gaziemir Municipality and DOHAYDER (Society for Protection of Animals and Nature) Sopengazi and Seferihisar...

23 OCT

BUSINESS AUDIT COMMITTEE IZMIR GROUP PRESIDENCY BRIEFS AEGEAN FREE ZONE COMPANIES

ESBAS and Business Audit Committee Izmir Presidency collaborate in organization of a briefing meeting with participation of Business Auditor Şeref Uzman as the speaker, to brief all Aegean...

01 NOV

IZMIR AND ESBAS HOST THE WORLD FREE ZONES CONVENTION DECEMBER 11-12

The World Free Zone Convention (WFZC), an annual event held in a different country each year, will be hosted by ESBAS – the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company -  in...

19 NOV

EUROPEAN ECONOMY REPORTERS VISIT ESBAS

Economy reporters from Europe visited ESBAS on November 19th 2013 upon the invitation by one of Türkiye’s largest heavy construction equipment manufacturers, Hidromek, which very...

13 DEC

PRESIDENT OF BENIN VISITS ESBAS

President of Benin, Dr. Boni Yayi and his wife Chantal de Souza Yayi visited ESBAS with 40 other delegates, including four ministers.

13 DEC

ESBAS HOSTS WORLD FREE ZONES CONFERENCE

The 13th  World Free Zones Conference was hosted by the ESBAS (Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co.), Dec.10-12, 2013 at the ESBAS Technology Center Conference Hall, under the...

24 AUG

AEGEAN FREE ZONE BREAKS GROUND FOR MOSQUE

A ground-breaking ceremony for the Aegean Free Zone Mosque took place on August 21st with the participation of Nihat Zeybekci, Minister of Economy; Adnan Yıldırım, Deputy Economy...

24 AUG

PROTOCOL AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR ZONE OPERATION AND EXPANSION

A protocol signing ceremony was held on Aug. 21st in the ESBAS Technology Center Conference Hall, officiated by Turkish Minister of Economy Mr. Nihat Zeybekci for the expansion of the...

02 JUL

U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED AT ESBAŞ

The 239th Independence Day of the United States was celebrated during a reception co-hosted by ESBAS (for the tenth time) and attended by U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, Mr. John Bass.

01 JUL

ASTRONAUT FOREMAN ADDRESSES STUDENTS: “NEVER GIVE UP”

NASA Astronaut Michael J. Foreman shares his experiences in space with students at Space Camp Türkiye during E-Pal Week, June 28 – July 4

03 JUN

U. S. AMBASSADOR BASS VISITS ESBAŞ

Mr. John Bass, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, visited ESBAŞ – The Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company during a recent visit to Izmir.

20 MAY

AEGEAN FREE ZONE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST THEMED “LABOR”

Celebrating the 25th year anniversary of the Aegean Free Zone and ESBAS, we are organizing a photography contest with the theme of Life in The Aegean Free Zone – “Labor” to highlight...

01 MAY

HIGH VALLEY HOMES CONTINUE TO EXPAND

High Valley Homes (Yüksek Vadi Evleri) continues its investments with more housing projects in the same area. High Valley Homes (Yüksek Vadi Evleri) has rolled up its sleeves to construct...

01 APR

ESBAS GIVES A HELPING HAND TO OĞLANANASI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Proud contributors to Corporate Social Responsibility Projects, ESBAS employees gave a helping hand to Oğlananası Elementary School in the Oğlananası Village of Menderes in March.

01 APR

“SUJUK IN BREAD” DAYS HELD AT ESBAS FOOD COURT

 “Sujuk in Bread” parties took place on different days upon the invitation of ESBAS CEO Dr. Faruk Guler in ESBAS Food Court, which opened its doors in January.

19 MAR

MEETING OF INVESTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS MARKS THE INNOVATION WEEK ORGANIZATION

Türkiye Innovation Week’s Anatolia Meeting took place in Izmir with participation of representatives from the business world and universities on March 19th-20th 2015. On the first day of...

05 FEB

"CITY OF FREE ZONES” MEETING

 “New Opportunities in a New Era: Izmir as the City of Free Zones” panel was organized at ESBAS Technology Center Conference Hall with collaboration of ESBAS and ESIAD (Aegean...

01 FEB

ESBAS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY

ESBAS Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Co. employees welcomed the year 2015 at a 25th year anniversary dinner organized in the Balçova Thermal Hotel. 

21 JAN

ESBAS ALONE EXCEEDS 37 CITIES IN EXPORT

The Aegean Free Zone had a total of $4.3 billion of trade volume in the past year. Compared to the export rates of 81 cities in Türkiye, the Aegean Free Zone ranked 11th with an annual...

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