Manisa’s Industrial Power Showcased in the UK
By Alpaslan Düven
”Osman Kıvırcık Leads Manisa’s Industrial Vision to the International Stage”
As Manisa continues to transform into Turkey’s industrial hub, the Muradiye Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) stands out as a key contributor to this rapid development.
Muradiye OIZ, one of the strongest driving forces of Manisa’s growing economy, supports the region’s progress with its robust industrial infrastructure, investment incentives, and new development projects.With its proximity to the city center and strong logistics network, Muradiye OIZ plays a significant role in boosting employment through industrial investments and high production capacity.
Infrastructure projects, expansion plans, and the creation of new business fields attract great interest from both domestic and international investors.
In recent years, Manisa has strategically strengthened its trade relations with Europe, increasing its exports particularly in the industrial, agricultural, and textile sectors. Products such as automotive parts, machinery, and food items receive high demand in European markets.
Local companies are making their mark in Europe with high-quality production, reinforcing the regional economy.
Muradiye OIZ Chairman Osman Kıvırcık, invited personally by Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Governor of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority—renowned for its innovative industrial ecosystems—attended the Industrial Cooperation Development Fair in the United Kingdom, with the mission of strengthening international cooperation and closely examining the latest developments in the industrial sector.
The primary purpose of the visit was to showcase Manisa’s dynamic industrial strength and its goal for high value-added production on an international platform, while also exploring opportunities and areas of synergy in Greater Lincolnshire’s key sectors.
During the visit, Muradiye OIZ Chairman Osman Kıvırcık presented Manisa Cloth—one of Manisa’s cultural heritages—to Governor Dame Andrea Jenkyns and Saida Muna Tasneem, the Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Kingdom.
Host Governor Dame Andrea Jenkyns expressed her satisfaction with the visit, emphasizing that such international collaborations are of great importance for industrial and commercial development, and highlighted that Muradiye OIZ’s innovative approach would contribute to establishing a strong partnership with the United Kingdom.
During the meetings, Chairman Osman Kıvırcık provided foreign investors with detailed information regarding the Uzunburun Expansion Area of Muradiye OIZ. The Uzunburun Expansion Area aims not only to create new investment opportunities but also to further strengthen Manisa’s industrial infrastructure and significantly increase its production capacity.
Strategically located, this expansion area is especially attractive for companies operating in high-tech and innovation-oriented sectors. Investors establishing new facilities here will benefit from efficient production processes while contributing to sustainable development goals.
Additionally, this expansion area will foster cooperation between domestic and international companies, creating synergy that will further cement Manisa’s industrial power on the global stage.
Infrastructure investments and incentives provided in the region will draw investor interest, generate employment, and accelerate economic growth. In this way, Muradiye OIZ aims to reinforce Manisa’s vision for industrial growth at a global level.
This meeting, which enhanced the cooperation potential between the United Kingdom and Turkey, opened new doors for commercial and industrial opportunities on both sides. The investment opportunities offered by Muradiye OIZ and the region’s strong growth vision received considerable attention from investors visiting from the UK.