The "Export Champions Speak" panel, held on June 8, 2026, in Istanbul as part of the "Glass Sector Meeting" with the extensive participation of industry representatives, attracted significant attention.
Moderated by Başar Tırpancı, Assistant General Manager of Sales at Şişecam, the panel featured senior executives from companies that ranked as export leaders in their respective fields in 2025: Dr. Abdullah Gayret, General Manager of GCA (Gürok); Can Dervişoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Rapsodi Dekor (Rakle); Hilmi Yıldız, Chairman of the Board of Yıldız Cam; Nurettin Okandan, General Manager of Okandan Cam; and Semavi Yorgancılar, Chairman of the Board of Yorglass. The session delved into the success stories of these leading firms, which achieved excellence by overcoming obstacles such as unfair competition and various trade barriers in global markets, effectively turning the challenges they faced into opportunities. By addressing the innovative visions, investment strategies, and future-oriented export projects of champion companies, this inspiring session once again highlighted the power of the Turkish glass industry on the international stage and its determination for sustainable growth.