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History 2009
2009 – Farplas’ first R&D center obtains authorization from Turkiye’s Ministry of Industry and Technology and becomes a government-certified R&D center.
Company History Slide
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History 2009
2009 – With updates in Turkiye’s R&D law, Farplas makes the strategic decision to expand its R&D initiatives and establishes its first R&D center, absorbing Fardizayn under it.
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History 2007
2007 – Farplas expands its automotive manufacturing footprint with T2 plant, its second facility in the TAYSAD Organized Industrial Zone.
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History 2006
2006 – The Büyükkuşoğlu family opens Turkiye’s first luxury art boutique hotel, Casa Dell’Arte, in the popular beach town in Bodrum, displaying their eclectic and expansive art collection.
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History 2006
2006 – In a strategic move to grow its commercial vehicle interiors business, Farplas acquires Öncü Inc., a leading supplier for Polyurethane, extrusion, and thermoforming systems for the commercial vehicle segment.
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History 2005
2005 – Farplas joins hands with German automotive supplier giant, MAHLE GmbH, to produce air filter systems under the brand, Mahle Farplas.
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History 2005
2005 – As Farplas transforms into a full-service automotive supplier, it launches its own design company, Fardizayn, in Gebze Technopark.
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History 2004
2004 – Farplas continues its growth in automotive manufacturing and establishes T1, its first facility in the TAYSAD Organized Industrial Zone, the automotive manufacturing hub of Turkiye.
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History 2003
2003 – Farplas partners with full-service German automotive supplier Hymer-Leichtmetallbau GmbH and establishes a joint venture, Farhym, in Ankara, Turkiye. This JV diversifies Farplas’ product range by adding “complete bus ceiling systems” to its portfolio and becomes one of its most successful products.
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History 1998
1998 – Farplas’ home appliances business grows exponentially, and the company decides to spin it off under the brand, Farel. The home appliances business continues growing, and Farel builds a factory in the Çerkezköy Organized Industrial Zone, 90 kilometers from Istanbul.