Ekomaxi has begun producing Modular GRP Water Storage Tanks in Turkey, a technology previously imported from South Korea, through know-how transfer.
Osman Yağız, Chairman of the Board of Ekomaxi, stated: "As Ekomaxi, we have succeeded in bringing 'Modular GRP Water Storage Systems' to our country by transferring know-how from South Korea, a world leader in composite panel technology, and achieving 100% domestic production. In this context, we have established a 'Composite - GRP Panel production line' at our facility in Malatya, which has a 30,000 square meter production area, with an investment of $10 million."
"Our facility has achieved a leading position in Europe and the Middle East."
"With our powerful machinery park equipped with necessary automation software, including an SMC - Composite raw material production line, hydraulic pressing presses, insulated water tank panel production, and a robotic punching and packaging station, our facility has achieved a leading position in SMC - Composite Panel production in Europe and the Middle East."
"We aim to become a global production hub for modular water storage systems."
"Producing GRP water tanks with 100% domestic technologies significantly reduces rising raw material and transportation costs. This allows us to offer our business partners much shorter delivery times and competitive prices. We are also pleased to be producing this technology in our country, which we previously imported, and thus contributing to reducing the foreign trade deficit. In the future, we aim to increase our exports and make our country's name more widely known in the world of GRP modular water storage systems, becoming a leading global production hub," he said.
"An investment that improves the quality of life"
Emphasizing that GRP modular water storage systems are also an investment in human health, Osman Yağız noted:
"Plastic and reinforced concrete water tanks, which are quite common in our country, threaten human health. In these systems, which are affected by external environmental conditions in extreme heat and cold, the chemical structure of the stored water can deteriorate, and the water temperature can change." Plastic and concrete water tanks, which are not resistant to UV rays and are affected by sun damage and ambient humidity, can develop rust, algae, and bacteria over time. Bacteria that alter the water's chemistry can cause diseases like cholera and typhoid, threatening human health.
"We play a significant role in protecting the quality of water stored by people"
With our GRP water tank technology, for which we have completed production investment, we play a significant role in protecting the quality of water stored by our people. We produce GRP water tank technology, which is quite common in the Middle East and Europe but is still new to our country, using SMC or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite material, known as the engineering material of the future. GRP water tanks, which have very high strength and insulation coefficient, are not affected by extreme hot and cold external conditions. There is no change or deterioration in the drinking quality of the water stored in the temperature range of +5°C to +50°C.
Furthermore, because GRP tank panels have a smooth surface structure, glass fiber content, and near-zero UV permeability, they prevent contamination of the water. It prevents the formation of algae, fungi, and bacteria, and maintains water quality without compromising it.
"We are one of the few companies that produce according to international standards"
As Ekomaxi, we are one of the few companies that produce according to international standards. With the quality certificate we earned from WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme), the most important quality management organization in the world that determines the measurement and control standards of drinking water quality, we document and prove that we protect water quality according to international standards. We also hold the title of being the first Turkish company to receive WRAS certification up to 50°C for composite panel products. With this value provided by our products, we are a solution partner for prestigious projects in the Middle East and Europe," he said.
"Exporting to more than 50 countries on 5 continents"
Stating that Ekomaxi is a solution partner for prestigious projects in Türkiye and many countries around the world with its high production capacity and stock capability, Osman Yağız said: "Today, we export modular water storage systems to more than 50 countries on 5 continents." As Ekomaxi, a company that has always been a pioneer in the sector, we will continue to work to contribute to our country's economy with more investment, employment, and exports in the coming period," he concluded.
