As a leading company in the Turkish casting industry with nearly half a century of experience, Ahkemak Metallurgy has taken another strategic step in line with its global vision. Our company representatives visited TRAKO 2025, the second-largest rail systems exhibition in Europe, held in the historic city of Gdansk, Poland, from September 23-26, 2025. This important visit, aimed at observing the technologies and innovations shaping the future of the sector, was attended by our General Manager, Ahmet Küçük, and Digital Marketing Specialist, Yunus Emre Oktay.
TRAKO Exhibition: The Premier Meeting Point for the Global Rail Industry
Held biennially, TRAKO is a massive platform that brings together thousands of professionals from all segments of the railway and tram transport industry. From rolling stock manufacturers to infrastructure providers and from signaling technology to maintenance equipment, all key stakeholders showcase their latest innovations here. For Ahkemak Metallurgy, participating as a visitor in such a prestigious event is a clear demonstration of our commitment to closely following global industry trends and strengthening our presence in international markets.
Casting Solutions for Rail Systems: The Ahkemak Metallurgy Perspective
With its deep-rooted experience dating back to 1973, Ahkemak Metallurgy specializes in manufacturing critical casting components for sectors that demand high durability and safety. The rail systems industry is at the forefront of these fields. During our visit, our primary focus was on the next-generation materials and production techniques developed for rolling stock chassis components, braking systems, coupling elements, and other safety-critical parts.
Our expertise in steel casting, stainless steel casting, ductile iron casting, and gray cast iron enables us to offer solutions that allow rail vehicles to be lighter, more durable, and have a longer service life. The technical analyses and meetings conducted during the exhibition reaffirmed that the high-quality cast products manufactured in our 4000 m² modern facility have the potential to meet the demanding standards of the European market. Our General Manager, Ahmet Küçük, emphasized the significance of the visit, stating, “TRAKO 2025 provided a first-hand opportunity to see the latest developments in areas like digitalization, sustainability, and material science that are shaping the future of our industry. With the vision we have gained here, we aim to direct our R&D efforts to offer more innovative and competitive solutions to our customers.”
Building New Collaborations and Expanding into Global Markets
Attending an exhibition as a visitor is a unique opportunity not only to monitor technological advancements but also to meet potential business partners. Throughout the event, Ahmet Küçük and Yunus Emre Oktay held productive meetings with leading European manufacturers and suppliers. These discussions played a critical role in introducing Ahkemak Metallurgy’s quality and customer-satisfaction-oriented service approach to the international stage and laying the groundwork for future potential projects.
Our Digital Marketing Specialist, Yunus Emre Oktay, added, “Observing the digital transformation and marketing trends in the sector gave us valuable insights into how we can position our brand more effectively in the global market. With the connections we’ve made, we aim to make the Ahkemak Metallurgy name more recognized in Europe.”
A Strategic Investment in the Future
Ahkemak Metallurgy’s visit to TRAKO 2025 is clear proof of our company’s commitment to carrying its domestic success to international markets. With the knowledge, vision, and new connections gained from Poland, we are determined to transform our deep-rooted experience in the casting sector into a global success story. As a reliable solution partner in a demanding and high-standard sector like rail systems, Ahkemak Metallurgy will continue to contribute to the transportation systems of the future with its innovative and durable products.
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