Now Is the Time to Welcome Spring (Boyatürk)

We have successfully completed the sector's most important organization, the "Paintistanbul&Turkcoat" fair. I would like to express my thanks to all industry professionals for their participation and support.

As the Boyatürk team, we continue to stay in touch with the sector's pulse. Boyatürk Magazine's April – May spring issue features interviews we conducted with Mehmet Ak, Epoxy Floor Coating Paint Unit Director at Safir Kimya, and Hayri Ünal, General Manager at Netzsch Makine. We discussed Safir Kimya's development process, product groups, objectives and projects with Mehmet Ak. We present to you the interview we conducted with Hayri Ünal about Netzsch Makine's entry process into the Turkish market and its projects. We hope that the research conducted and technical articles written will create a bridge between the sector and academia, and contribute to the sector's development. For this purpose, we have given detailed coverage in this issue to topics addressed by our esteemed academics. I recommend reading the technical article written by Assistant Professor Dr. Nurcan Kurtoğlu from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University and her student, as well as the article titled "Oil Modified Alkyd Resins" by Professor Dr. Gamze Güçlü and Associate Professor Dr. Işıl Acar from Istanbul University. If you feel the need to take a brief break from a busy workday and set aside some time for yourself, you can read our Industry News, Culture-Arts and Healthy Living sections on the following pages. As we are ready to welcome spring in all its colors these days, let spring be a harbinger of beautiful days for us. May the warming sun reflect on our souls and we always receive good news. May our days pass in a manner befitting spring! I wish you a colorful season… With regards.

Serap Kaptan