Co-operation between HIDRO-MAK and KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC

KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC, with its two strong brands FAUN and ZOELLER, has acquired majority of shares in the Turkish company HIDRO-MAK and decided to combine their forces. The long-established HIDRO-MAK company will remain an independent brand and will continue their local production and the companies complementing each other’s experiences and knowledge. HİDRO-MAK proceed to providing service to its customers with gained strength from this union. In the Middle East, Asia and Africa, HİDRO-MAK will have an important contribution to the increase the market share of KIRCHHOFF Ecotec. This co-operation will be an example for body manufacturers in Turkey and will support to other partnerships like this. Patrick Hermanspann, CEO of the FAUN Group explains: "HIDRO-MAK complements KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC brilliantly. We are looking forward to welcoming the team and the proprietor families into our network. In HIDRO-MAK we will have a particularly strong and flexible partner at our side." Ahmet Bazmanoğlu, CEO of HIDRO-MAK, underlines the advantage of this partnership and said in his explanation: “We will benefit from the experience and technical expertise of the FAUN and ZOELLER brands. We will be able to learn from each other and strengthen our positions.” HİDRO-MAK gives service such as on-vehicle equipment manufacturing, parts provision and repair and maintenance to their customers since 1961. They deliver in more than 35 countries and the export share is 50 % of their total production. The companies' product portfolios of waste collection vehicles, sweeping machines and lifters will remain separate from one another, and complement each other perfectly. With the addition of Turkey as a location, the international presence of KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC will be extended