• SAMPA celebrates its 30th anniversary at Automechanika Istanbul

    At Automechanika Istanbul, the latest SAMPA products manufactured with advanced technology reached wider audiences, and new partnerships were also initiated.
    May 29, 2024
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    SAMPA celebrates 30th anniversary at Automechanika Istanbul

    Representing Turkey in the global market for heavy-duty vehicle spare parts, SAMPA celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Automechanika Istanbul tradeshow during a gala dinner attended by industry representatives and business partners after 30 years.

    See also: EPA launches $1 billion clean heavy-duty vehicle transition grant program

    At the event held at TUYAP Istanbul Fair and Congress Center, visitors were greeted in person by senior managers. SAMPA executives from all around the world, from Spain to Singapore, represented the company's global identity at the SAMPA booth. Industrial influencers, suppliers, and business partners came together at the gala dinner in honor of SAMPA's 30th anniversary.

    "At the end of 30 years, SAMPA has become a major player in the heavy-duty vehicle spare parts industry with its 11 factories, specialized R&D team, 25 offices, and logistics centers in 5 continents,” SAMPA Chairman and CEO Tarık Altuncu said during his speech. “With the companies we acquired, I am proud that this journey is now progressing towards global leadership. We achieved this common success with all our managers, business partners, and clients together. Therefore, we also have a big responsibility on our shoulders. With the synergy we have and our innovation-focused approach, we look forward to shaping the next 30 years.”

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