Nasıl Bir Ekonomi Newspaper / We Are One of Europe’s Leading Flat Aluminum Producers

 

 

Operating under the Panda Group since 2006, Panda Aluminium has become one of Europe’s leading flat-rolled aluminum producers. With its production facilities located in Kahramankazan, Ankara, the company provides sustainable products for critical, high value-added industries such as packaging, durable consumer goods, automotive, and cooling systems.

Hüseyin Seherli, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Panda Aluminium, stated that the company’s main focus for the upcoming period is to manage the sustainability and decarbonization process without compromising on quality, and that they have started to achieve tangible results following long-term preparations. Emphasizing that they are close to completing their certification processes, Seherli said: “We have been taking concrete steps for a long time to build a structure ready for the decarbonization process. In this context, we are in the final stages of completing our certification processes. The Gold Certification of our subsidiary, Panab Energy, is also a concrete indication of this approach.”

Highlighting that energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy, waste-to-energy production, recycling, resource management, and digitalization investments are at the core of all their operations, Seherli summarized their approach as follows: “Recently, we have focused our investments on capacity expansion, energy efficiency, and digital transformation. With our investment nearing completion, we are increasing our production capacity by approximately 30%. This increase will enable us to respond more quickly to rising demand in global markets. At the same time, we are making our production infrastructure smarter and more efficient. Through energy-efficient lines, automation, and digital production systems, we will further strengthen our operational efficiency. Today, we generate a significant portion of our own electricity—indeed, more than we consume. In the medium term, we aim to reduce our carbon emissions by 50% and achieve our net-zero target by 2050. We approach carbon management not as a temporary agenda item, but as a permanent standard of our way of doing business. We believe that carbon taxation mechanisms to be implemented in Europe will reveal the true level of companies’ preparedness in this area. Thanks to the steps we have taken over a long period, we believe we are strongly prepared for this process.”

Pointing out that setting export sales prices is particularly important in this period, Seherli emphasized that they adopt a cautious and balanced pricing approach. Stating that the company’s growth targets remain intact, he continued: “Exports are one of the cornerstones of our growth strategy. We have a strong position, particularly in the European market. However, we do not base our growth on a single region. We closely monitor increasing demand in the United States, North Africa, South America, and the Middle East, and actively operate in these markets. We see significant opportunities in Türkiye’s emergence as an alternative supplier to China, and we shape our investments and market expansion plans within this strategic perspective.”