Dear İMOS Members and Esteemed Representatives of the Furniture Industry,
It is with great pleasure that I address you as the 6th President of the İnegöl Furniture Manufacturers Association (İMOS). I am deeply aware of the responsibilities that come with this position and I am immensely proud to have been entrusted with this role.
İnegöl is not only a significant center for Türkiye’s furniture industry but also a key player in the global furniture sector. With our production power and quality, we are steadily progressing towards our goal of making İnegöl the capital of furniture. The İnegöl Furniture Manufacturers Association, with its 285 members, is a large family of businesspeople who create value for İnegöl, Bursa, and our country.
As İnegöl furniture manufacturers, we have made a substantial contribution to our national economy with 30,000 employees and $535 million in exports last year. This success is a shared achievement of all İnegöl furniture manufacturers, especially our members. However, it is within our power to enhance this success and make it even more valuable. Dear colleagues, let us realize the importance of our work; we are producers and we are valuable.
We will continue to work on strengthening our position in the global market with the quality and innovative approach that has made İnegöl a furniture center. By continuously improving our production facilities, technology, and human resources, we will maintain our leadership in the industry. As İMOS, we will continue to showcase the strength and quality of İnegöl furniture at local and international fairs.
I would like to extend my gratitude to our founder, Mr. Mesut Baysal, and to Mr. Mustafa Akyol, Mr. Yavuz Uğurdağ, Mr. Okan Güler, and Mr. Osman Aybil, who have taken on this responsibility before me, as well as to all the board members who have served alongside them.
Additionally, I express my heartfelt thanks to all the institutions and organizations that have supported us in all our endeavors and to all our stakeholders. With the support of my fellow board members and yourselves, we will carry İMOS even further. With these feelings and thoughts, I conclude my words by once again thanking you for your trust.
Best regards,
Uğurtan TURGUT