Magirus partners with Karba Otomotiv for firefighting vehicle distribution in Turkey
Joining forces: Magirus and Karba Otomotiv partner in Turkey
Magirus has announced that it has granted distribution rights in Turkey to KARBA OTOMOTIV ANONIM SIRKETI (“KARBA”), a leading Turkish manufacturer of municipal and firefighting vehicles.
This partnership is intended to strengthen Magirus’ presence and performance in Turkey and Northern Cyprus, providing enhanced support to local firefighting departments.
As reported by Magirus, the collaboration will bring together the innovative technologies and products of Magirus with KARBA’s established market presence and service infrastructure in Turkey.
The partnership is expected to deliver high-quality firefighting solutions to the region.
Enhanced service and support: Focus on firefighting solutions
Magirus, a global market leader in turntable ladders, will leverage KARBA’s extensive service network in Turkey to enhance customer support.
KARBA, with its nine service centres and expertise in the local market, will collaborate closely with Magirus’ field service teams from Ulm, Germany.
Thomas Hilse, CEO of Magirus, stated: “KARBA is the ideal company to represent the Magirus brand in Turkey and support firefighters to do their vital work even more effectively.”
The partnership aims to set new standards in firefighting through the combination of Magirus’ advanced technology and KARBA’s local expertise.
Strategic realignment: A milestone for Karba Otomotiv
The partnership is considered a significant milestone for KARBA, furthering the company’s ambition to enhance safety standards and operational capabilities for fire departments in the region.
Musa Ertunc, CEO of KARBA, expressed confidence in the cooperation, highlighting how Magirus’ experience in firefighting technology complements KARBA’s strengths.
Marc Kuntz, Director Sales and Aftersales at Magirus, noted the importance of this partnership for Magirus’ strategic realignment.
He emphasized KARBA’s capability to provide comprehensive customer support across Turkey, thanks to its established service infrastructure.
Immediate implementation: Rapid deployment of new projects
The cooperation between Magirus and KARBA takes effect immediately, enabling both companies to commence work on new projects without delay.
The rapid implementation underscores the urgency and commitment to enhancing firefighting capabilities in the region.
Karba, Turkey’s largest manufacturer of body-mounted vehicles, boasts a production area of 40,000 square meters and employs approximately 200 workers.
The company, which exports to 63 countries, has led the municipal vehicle market in Turkey for the last five years.
Magirus grants distribution rights to Karba Otomotiv for firefighting vehicles in Turkey and Northern Cyprus: Summary
Magirus has entered into a partnership with KARBA Otomotiv Anonim Sirketi (“KARBA”) to distribute its firefighting vehicles and equipment in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
This collaboration, which takes effect immediately, combines Magirus’ advanced firefighting technology with KARBA’s local expertise and service infrastructure.
The partnership aims to enhance safety standards and improve operational efficiency for fire departments in the region.
KARBA, a leading manufacturer of municipal and firefighting vehicles in Turkey, will leverage its extensive service network to support Magirus customers across the country.
