Akcoat Becomes Business Partner of the American Ceramic Society

Akcoat becomes first Turkish corporate partner of American Ceramic Society ACerS, taking an important step to contribute to the sector's development worldwide. Akcoat General Manager Burç Yıldırım emphasized that ACerS partnership with Akcoat, combining extensive knowledge, technical expertise and leading market position in the sector, represents an ideal platform to accelerate advances in ceramic science and technology. [caption id="attachment_159781" align="aligncenter"] Akcoat General Manager Burç Yıldırım[/caption]

This Partnership Will Provide a Strong Platform to Shape the Future of the Ceramic Industry

Yıldırım stated: "As market leader in ceramic and enamel product groups in Turkey and the world's second largest enamel coating producer globally, this strategic partnership we have established with ACerS once again demonstrates our commitment to innovation and technology. This partnership will provide a strong platform to shape the future of the ceramic industry and produce sustainable solutions. We are proud to be the first Turkish brand to take a position as a corporate partner at ACerS." Noting that ACerS corporate membership will facilitate collaboration and trade opportunities particularly with North American countries in the ceramic, enamel and glass sectors, Yıldırım stated that ACerS will serve as a catalyst for Akcoat's opportunities to work on joint new product development projects with universities and research centers in the United States. Yıldırım added that the academic publishing infrastructure within ACerS will be accessible to researchers, thus accelerating resource search and information-gathering processes. He concluded: "By participating in events such as congresses and trade fairs organized by ACerS, we will further strengthen our investments in technology transfer and qualified human resources. This business partnership will lead sector representatives in developing newer and more competitive products and services for our country's ceramic, enamel and glass industry to compete with countries we currently compete against." Marcus Fish, Director of Development and Industry Relations at the American Ceramic Society, also made statements on the subject. "We Believe They Will Bring Rich Innovation and Technical Expertise to Our Network" Marcus Fish said: "I am very excited that Akcoat is joining our program as a corporate partner. With their R&D investments in ceramics, pigments, enamels, glass and other business lines, and their comprehensive expertise in the chemical coatings sector, we believe they will bring rich innovation and technical expertise to our network. I hope this partnership will bring exciting developments and collaboration opportunities for our industry." Through this strategic partnership, both Akcoat and ACerS aim to strengthen each other. Akcoat will interact with ACerS members, share its sector-focused solutions and accelerate its pursuit of new innovative products through the feedback it receives.