Nexans' Tuzla Factory Ranked First Among 90 Factories Worldwide in Digital Transformation

Istanbul Tuzla factory was awarded the "Most Digital Factory" title

Nexans’ Istanbul Tuzla factory was awarded the "Most Digital Factory" title, leading the digital transformation efforts in a competition evaluating over 90 Nexans factories operating in 42 countries. This recognition was achieved for its Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives. Additionally, according to 2023 data released by Turkish Time, Nexans Turkey solidified its leadership in the industry by ranking among the top 10 companies with the highest investment in R&D.

Turkey's leading company in the electrification sector, Nexans Turkey, exports high fire-safety cables produced at its factories in Denizli and Tuzla to 50 countries worldwide. The company is also advancing with the motto of becoming a leader in the digital age by integrating advanced technologies and automation into its production processes. In line with Nexans' "Industry 4.0 Principles," the Tuzla factory has digitally transformed all its processes and empowered its employees with training in this direction, achieving great success with the "Most Digital Factory" award and setting an example for all Nexans factories globally.

Atilla Kurtiş, General Manager of Nexans Turkey, Levant, and Central Asia, stated that they sincerely believe in digital transformation on their path to becoming leaders in sustainable production and energy transformation. Kurtiş said, "We have created an environment that fosters growth by integrating innovative technologies. We are very proud to be pioneers in the world as this award is the first of its kind among all Nexans factories. Every team member in our factory played a key role in this transformation. Our Tuzla factory has succeeded in becoming Nexans’ most innovative and first digital factory, showcasing Nexans’ digital vision in the best possible way. By adopting Nexans’ Industry 4.0 principles, we have not only transformed our operations but also redefined our processes. Thanks to this transformation, we now feed all the data sets that affect our decision-making processes with digital sources, and we meet all of Nexans’ digital factory criteria. As Nexans Turkey, we believe we will achieve even greater success globally."

Vincent Dessale, Nexans’ Global Operations Vice President (COO), who presented the award, said: “Our Tuzla factory has achieved great success globally and has become the most innovative and first digital factory, showcasing Nexans' digital vision in the best possible way. I wholeheartedly congratulate all the employees of Nexans Tuzla, which has become one of the most innovative and powerful factories in the industry. At Nexans, our digital transformation journey is not just about data; it is also about our employees. By equipping our employees with real-time dashboards, predictive maintenance tools, and the collaborative power of a corporate social network, we ensure that every member of the Nexans family is not just a participant but also a driver of innovation.”

Nexans Turkey ranked among the top 10 companies in the Turkish Time 2023 list of the 250 companies with the highest R&D spending. Thanks to its focus on innovation and research, Nexans Turkey's R&D center invested a total of 33,273,366 ₺ in 14 projects in 2023, achieving this success. These investments have strengthened Nexans Turkey’s competitiveness in the industry and have propelled the company to the top among the highest R&D investors. Moreover, given Nexans' strong commitment to R&D, winning the "Most Digital Factory" award is undeniable. With these investments in R&D, Nexans Turkey is not only solidifying its leadership in the industry but also steadfastly continuing its vision of developing innovative solutions that shape the technologies of the future.