ELC Aluminium Expands to Five Continents, Opens Showroom and Sales Office in Azerbaijan.
We conducted an interview with Harun Elcuman, a Board Member of ELC Aluminum, to discuss the company's latest achievements. In this interview, we explored the recently opened showroom and sales office in Azerbaijan, and examined the company’s future goals.
Could you provide us with information about your company?
ELC Aluminum, operating as an aluminum extrusion facility, was established in Kayseri OSB in 2016. We operate on a total area of 25,000 square meters, with 17,500 square meters covered. Our production capabilities include three presses with an annual capacity of 16,000 tons of aluminum profiles. Our anodizing facility has an annual capacity of 7,200 tons, and our electrostatic powder coating plant has a capacity of 3,600 tons per year. Additionally, with our polishing and satin finishing units, we provide products and services to over 330 companies.
In addition to standard and custom-designed profile requirements, our finished and semi-finished products are prepared with specific tolerances in our mechanical processing facility. To offer cost advantages and shorten the supply chain, our mechanical processing services include cutting, deburring, 4-axis CNC operations up to 7 meters in length, pressing, drilling, and bending.
Could you discuss your goals for this year?
We concluded 2021 with a 100% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. During the same year, export revenues accounted for 35% of our total revenue. In 2022, we aim to increase the proportion of exports within our revenue. We are conducting R&D activities to accelerate processes in all production areas and to extrude special alloys beyond the standard alloys used in the market. We are also developing products and conducting demo and test analysis work on aluminum architectural systems to meet European standards.
Given that export revenues comprised 35% of our revenue in 2021, we are confident that our exports will increase significantly with our R&D efforts, product developments, and ongoing projects. This year, we are focusing on growth in exports through R&D activities, product development, and improvements aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction. As a company that has brought 50 years of industrial experience into the aluminum sector, we are continuously increasing our market share since our establishment in 2016. With our deep-rooted experience and innovative approach, we aim to sustain and expand our market share through new investments, thereby fostering the development of diverse areas within the industry.
Could you provide information about your trade show schedule for this year?
We consider participation in trade shows to be crucial for achieving sustainable growth both domestically and internationally. This year, we have increased our presence at national and international exhibitions and will also expand the number of companies we collaborate with in the sectors we serve.
In February, we attended the IBS Orlando Trade Show, further focusing on the construction sector and elevating our objectives in this area. We plan to increase our customer base in the North American market. We have secured our participation in the IBS Las Vegas 2023 Building Materials Fair and will also take part in the Aluminium 2022 Trade Fair in Germany, scheduled for September.
Additionally, we have launched a showroom and sales office in Azerbaijan. Our architectural system consultants and team of architects will offer innovative and practical solutions to meet user requirements. We also have planned investments for 2023, ensuring our continued stable growth.
What types of investments is your company making in terms of environmental sustainability?
Since our establishment, we have placed a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. In line with our goal of minimizing carbon emissions, we have decided to install a solar energy system on our roof. We have allocated approximately 46 million TL for this facility, which will have a capacity of 2.4 MW. We expect to begin utilizing green energy by August. Additionally, we will continue to invest in machinery for our production processes.
Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Is there anything else you would like to add?
We would like to express our gratitude to Win&ART Proje and ALU&Art magazines for their contributions to the industry.
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