This joint venture will produce and distribute industrial vacuum heat treatment technologies and services in Europe. The Aichelin Group is thus adding a promising segment to its existing product portfolio.

"As one of the global market leaders in the production of industrial furnaces for industrial heat treatment, we want to become an even stronger partner in the supply of vacuum furnaces for industry. The joint venture combines the best of two worlds: With the products developed by Sistem Teknik and our global after-sales and service network, we create maximum customer focus – a perfect combination to better meet the increasing demand for vacuum solutions in the future," states Christian Grosspointner, CEO of the Aichelin Group.

"The motivation of our joint venture is to offer the best possible technology that fits our time, which inevitably demands environmental efficiency and sustainability. We have noticed that there is a strong market for megatrends such as carbon footprint, electromobility and lean production. With our vacuum furnaces, we aim to provide solutions that ensure low carbon emissions and maximum process quality. I am very confident that this collaboration will not only bring innovation, but also benefit our industry," says Mehmet Özdeslik, CEO of Sistem Teknik.

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About the Aichelin Group

The Aichelin Group, which belongs to Berndorf AG and is based in Mödling near Vienna, is one of the world's leading providers of heat treatment solutions. These include industrial furnaces, industrial heating systems, control and automation systems, Industry 4.0 solutions and services. The company's roots go back to 1868. In addition to the traditional Aichelin brand, AFC-Holcroft, Safed, Bosio and Noxmat belong to the Group, which is one of the top 3 heat treatment companies in the world with over 1,000 employees. In Europe, Aichelin is represented by subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, Slovenia and France, while its global presence includes subsidiaries and branches in China, India and the USA, as well as a sales network in a further 22 countries.

About Sistem Teknik

As a leading manufacturer of industrial furnaces in Turkey, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, Sistem Teknik offers its customers the best heat treatment solutions with innovative design and effective technology for the steel and composite industries. Thanks to Sistem Teknik's research and development center and innovative approach, the company provides know-how and experience to its customers and offers high-tech heat treatment equipment as well as supervision of equipment installation, commissioning, and training.