The opening of ASELSAN Konya Silah Sistemleri A.Ş., which is an important milestone in Turkey’s goal of developing, localizing and nationalizing its own weapon systems in the defense industry and eliminating foreign dependency, is just days away. Aselsan Konya Weapon Systems Factory is expected to be inaugurated with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on December 17, on the day of Şeb-i Arus (Reunion Night).
Aiming to gain a significant market share not only in the domestic market but also in foreign markets by combining ASELSAN’s R&D culture in weapon systems with the weapon production capability and agile business approaches of the Konya region, the investment serves as Turkey’s largest defense electronics company to carry out research, design, development and engineering activities for defense industry products, especially all types of weapons and weapon systems, and to carry out the production, testing, assembly and integration of all these weapons, weapon systems and defense industry products in Konya.
The Aselsan Konya Weapon Systems Factory, which will assume a leading role in the field of weapons and weapon systems with the partnership of Konya Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. and ASELSAN, established by 24 companies from Konya, is under construction on an area of 300 thousand square meters near Konya Airport. With an indoor area of 3,300 square meters, the factory is expected to employ 1,220 people, including 820 personnel working in engineering and design and 400 technicians.
Ravaber stone wool, Bitumex bitumen membrane and Protan PVC Membrane products produced by Ravago Building Solutions and distributed by Ravago Building Solutions were used in the roof and facade insulation of Aselsan Konya Weapon Systems Plant.
Ravatherm 100 mm Terrace Roof Board, a high technology product that provides 70 kpa compressive strength as demanded in the project specifications, was preferred for 28,000 m2 and Protan SE 1.5 mm PVC Membrane was preferred for 30,000 m2 for roof details. Ravatherm Stone Wool offers a peaceful and comfortable working environment as it eliminates external factors such as sound, noise and adverse weather conditions thanks to its mineral fiber structure. It is an ecological and environmentally friendly product made of natural raw materials.
Protan SE series PVC waterproofing membranes offer solutions for long-lasting roofs, especially developed for use on all roofs exposed to harsh weather conditions and sunlight.
Bitumex Rumba, SBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) blended polymer bitumen membranes offer tailor-made solutions for all building types and details.
In the exterior facade and details of the building, Ravatherm stone wool with a density of 120 kg/m3 and a thickness of 5 cm will maintain the first day performance of the building for Konya Aselsan with both heat, fire and sound insulation.
Ravago Building Solutions continues to have its signature on Turkey’s largest and most prestigious projects with its high-quality products, brands and solutions such as Dowsil, Tyvek, Protan, which it sells and distributes, as well as stone wool, membrane and XPS products that it manufactures.