Magirus, the global market leader in turntable ladders, grants the distribution rights in Turkey to KARBA OTOMOTIV ANONIM SIRKETI (KARBA), the market leader with over 30 years of experience in the production of municipal and firefighting vehicles. This cooperation is essential in strengthening Magirus’s presence and performance, focusing on customers in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
Joining forces
Magirus and KARBA will combine their expertise and resources to provide innovative and high-quality firefighting solutions in the region. Magirus, known for its turntable ladders and firefighting vehicles, will set new standards in firefighting together with KARBA, which has an established service structure and excellent local market knowledge.
‘We are very pleased to partner with KARBA,’ says Thomas Hilse, CEO of Magirus. ‘KARBA is the ideal company to represent the Magirus brand in Turkey and support firefighters in doing their vital work even more effectively.’
Musa Ertunc, CEO of KARBA, adds, ‘The partnership with Magirus is a significant milestone for our company. Magirus’ decades of experience and technical superiority in firefighting technology perfectly complement our strengths. We are convinced that this cooperation will significantly improve safety standards and the operational capability of fire departments in the region.’
Marc Kuntz, Director of Sales and Aftersales for Magirus, adds: ‘Karba already has a service structure which, in cooperation with the Magirus field service from Ulm (Germany), provides the right customer service for all fire departments in Turkey. The Karba group, including Teknoan and Hidroan, operates nine service centres to provide customers with comprehensive support. ‘This is important for our strategic realignment,’ says Kuntz. ‘In this context, we would like to thank Bioeksim for their efforts in this market over the last four years.’
Quick agreement
‘The cooperation’s immediate effect underscores the urgency and importance of the partnership. This swift action lets us start working on new projects quickly, demonstrating our commitment to delivering results,’ Mark Kuntz says.
Karba, Turkey’s largest manufacturer of body-mounted vehicles, exports to 63 countries worldwide. The company has a production area of 40,000 m² and around 200 employees. For the last five years, it has been the market leader in municipal vehicles and produces, among other things, firefighting vehicles and ladders up to 30 meters.
