Esan Competitors

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) is the leading agency for management, funding and conduct of research in Turkey. It was established in 1963 with a mission to advance science and technology, conduct research and support Turkish researchers. The Council is an autonomous institution and is governed by a Scientific Board whose members are selected from prominent scholars from universities, industry and research institutions. TÜBİTAK is responsible for promoting, developing, organizing, conducting and coordinating research and development in line with national targets and priorities. TÜBİTAK acts as an advisory agency to the Turkish Government on science and research issues, and is the secretariat of the Supreme Council for Science and Technology (SCST), the highest S&T policy making body in Turkey. Setting its vision as to be an innovative, guiding, participating and cooperating institution in the fields of science and technology, which serves for improvement of the life standards of our society and sustainable development of our country, TÜBİTAK not only supports innovation, academic and industrial R&D studies but also in line with national priorities develops scientific and technological policies and manages R&D institutes, carrying on research, technology and development studies. Furthermore, TÜBİTAK funds research projects carried out in universities and other public and private organizations, conducts research on strategic areas, develops support programs for public and private sectors, publishes scientific journals, popular science magazines and books, organizes science and society activities and supports undergraduate and graduate students through scholarships. More than 1,500 researchers work in 15 different research institutes of TÜBİTAK where contract research as well as targeted and nation-wide research is conducted.

The leader of the fuel and lubricant sectors in Turkey, Petrol Ofisi was founded as the first and national brand of Turkey on February 18, 1941 with a personnel consisting of 9 employees. The World War II marked an era when the problems in the fuel sector peaked, and Turkey was completely dependent on outside resources; in this period, Petrol Ofisi claimed the duty and responsibility “to provide these needed products, to deliver them to all over Turkey, and to strengthen Turkey and carry the country into the future by supporting all sectors, and especially agriculture and industry.” Owing to its successful and devoted endeavors since the first years of its foundation, Petrol Ofisi has an unparalleled storage capacity and infrastructure, through which it can operate even at the remotest place of Turkey. In addition to its network of stations, Petrol Ofisi has strong infrastructures, and under the PO Marine and POAIR brands, it is a company capable of providing all kinds of fuels for land, marine and air vehicles. Petrol Ofisi is also the traditional leader of the lubricants and chemicals market of Turkey, where it has been operating since it was first founded in 1941. Today, Petrol Ofisi has a strong and unparalleled infrastructure in Turkey, with about 2,700 stations, 9 fuel terminals, 18 airport supply units, 1 LPG terminal, fueling a quarter of a million aircraft annually, and a fuel storage capacity of 1.5 million cubic meters. Petrol Ofisi traditionally maintains its titles as “the leader of fuel sector in Turkey”, “the market leader of lubricants and chemicals in Turkey”, and “one of the two biggest private companies of Turkey.”

Established in 30 June 1453 under the name Tophane-i Âmire (Imperial Armoury), MKE is Turkey’s oldest defence industry organisation, with a deep-rooted history spanning approximately six centuries and providing uninterrupted service to the Turkish defence industry. MKE integrates its production heritage with modern defence technologies, reliably meeting the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces, as well as friendly and allied countries, with innovative solutions that meet high quality standards. Thanks to its advanced technology R&D capabilities and strong manufacturing infrastructure, it operates with a product range of more than 1,000 items, spanning from chemicals and gunpowder to cartridges and heavy weapon ammunition, from light weapon systems to heavy weapon systems, from pyrotechnic products to rockets, and from platforms to integrated system solutions. With this structure, MKE is the only defence industry organisation in the world capable of fully integrated end-to-end production. As an organisation that not only develops products but also produces technology through national capabilities, it develops original and sustainable solutions in its R&D centres in line with the Effective-Simple-Affordable approach. In line with its vision of developing technology and value-added production for both defence and civilian sectors, it provides globally influential solutions through its strong infrastructure consisting of more than 10 factories, facilities, and R&D centres, supported by highly skilled engineering capacity and advanced technological expertise. Having secured a strong position in the international market through exports to more than 105 countries, it continues to strengthen its position in the industry as one of the world’s largest defence industry organisations. With its innovative and high value-added products, MKE steadfastly continues its vision of advancing Türkiye’s defence industry capabilities.