Miller Magazine Issue: 152 August 2022

70 INTERVIEW MILLER / AUGUST 2022 In this issue, Filiz Aybakar, Chairwoman of Aybakar, one of the most well-established companies in the milling tech- nologies sector, is our guest for Technology Platform. We talked to Filiz Aybakar, the third generation manager of the company, which is preparing to leave behind a century in the industry, about the last developments and problems in the milling industry and Aybakar's future goals. Pointing out that the Covid-19 pandemic helped to re-un- derstand the vital role of grains in human nutrition, Ayba- kar said that the pandemic period, when transportation opportunities were restricted, accelerated digitalization in milling, one of the oldest industries in history. She states that the increase in raw material prices and problems in procurement because of the war in Ukraine negatively af- fected the sector, but Aybakar overcame the difficulties that arose thanks to its quality, experience, professional team, strong stockpile and financial structure. The suc- cessful manager summarizes the company's 100th-year goal as "not leaving a single country in the world where the Aybakar brand and its machines have not entered". The answers of Filiz Aybakar, Chairwoman of Aybakar, to Miller Magazine’s questions are as follows: Ms. Aybakar, first of all, can you give us a brief informa- tion about your company and its fields of activity? Aybakar A.Ş. was established in Ankara in 1932 and man- ufactures wheat, corn and semolina grinding facilities. Our company, which has grown over time, has so far established turnkey facilities in 68 countries around the world. We are also modernizing and increasing the capacity of old flour mills. Making new connections every day, Aybakar continues to grow by adding new members to its family. In line with the de- mands of our customers, we prepare projects by considering the regional product range. We act as parts of a whole and reach customer satisfaction. Aybakar is known as a well-established family com- pany with a history of 90 years in the milling technol- ogies industry. This is indeed a great achievement for a family business. How has Aybakar transformed since 1932? What legacy and tradition did you inherit as the “Our valuable customers working with the Aybakar brand shared their satisfaction with other investors in the sector and this enabled us to achieve the success we have attained in Asia and Africa in South America, Europe and the Far East, too, in a short time. In 10 years, as a centu- ry-old company in the industry, we aim to not leave a country or even a city in the world where our brand and machines do not enter.” ‘Our success in Asia and Africa gave wing to us in Europe and the Far East’ Filiz Aybakar Chairwoman Aybakar A.Ş.