Has Plast; “We plan to make 50% of our exports to the USA after the ISPA Fair”

Serkan Elitaş, Has Plast CEO, gave an interview to our magazine before ISPA EXPO 2022 Fair. In the interview Elitaş evaluating his expectations from the fair, the importance of the fair for the sector and the expected effects on exports emphasized the importance of direct contact.

HAS Plast CEO Elitaş expressing that ISPA EXPO gives companies producing sub-industry products the chance to show themselves on the international platform, said “It enables us to establish direct contact with many of the overseas companies that we may have simultaneous access difficulties in the short term. In the long run, it ensures correct and long-term trade with these companies that are contacted.”

Serkan Elitaş pointing out that the US market is very important for them and other companies in the sector stated that they want to take part in the fair as the first priority in their field.

Elitaş, determining his expectations from fair by saying “First of all, it is to develop and improve relations with our current customers and to inform potential new customers about our company and our products” predicts that the fair will be good for both the industry and Has Plast.

Mentioning the export rates of Has Plast, Elitaş said about subject “As a company, our exports to the USA in 2021 were at the level of 20% of our total sales. This figure was 10% in 2020. After the ISPA EXPO 2022 fair and the investment we will make in the USA, our expectation this year will be to push 50%.”

Mr. Serkan, mentioning the fairs that were canceled due to the pandemic, made the following statements on the subject; “We believe that Turkish companies will be more qualified and competitive in every field from now on. Our company had reserved its place at the canceled fair 2 years ago. We are deeply saddened by the fair, which was canceled due to the pandemic. It is because we had great expectations for our company and our sector from this fair. This and similar fairs enable us to quickly reach the US market, which we value Turkish investors, and take action. These fairs’ sustainability and continuity will enable Turkish investors to increase their share of the trade volume in the USA.