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KARSAN OVERVIEW

It was in 1966 that Karsan set out on its journey with the desire to “move its country forward”.

Throughout this journey, Karsan has produced for the world’s automotive giants and developed its own branded products that stand out for their originality in the field of public transportation. As a result, Karsan has become a rising brand in Turkey.

With its business partnerships and game-changing innovations, Karsan today operates in 20 different countries around the world.

Karsan has been producing commercial vehicles in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bursa, Turkey and providing marketing, sales and after-sales services through its widespread network in domestic and export markets.

The company has been producing commercial vehicles with 100 percent local capital since 1981. The Karsan Hasanağa Plant, which was launched in October 1999, currently has a capacity to manufacture 18 thousand 200 vehicles a year in one shift. The Hasanağa Plant, designed with the flexibility to manufacture all types of vehicles, ranging from automobiles to trucks and from minivans to busses, is located 30 km away from the Bursa city center, and occupies a closed area of 90 thousand and a total area of 206 thousand square meters.

Karsan’s focus on satisfaction of businesses and societies has driven the company to develop innovative designs, which now embodies in 100% Electric Bus.

Boasting an innovative brand DNA and a mission to provide sustainable solutions, Karsan moves forward with full momentum and expands its product range continuously by integrating innovations in electric vehicle technology that is shaping the future.

Currently Karsan manufactures the all new H350 LCV for Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), 12-18m buses for Menarinibus, while also producing the immensely popular Karsan minibus JEST. Karsan also offers solutions to the changing needs of the cities in publictransport systems with its 8m accessible Karsan branded ATAK and STAR buses.In addition to vehicle manufacturing, Karsan provides industrial services in its plant located in Bursa Organized Industrial Zone.

Innovating sustainable solutions with the passion to leave a greener future for next generations, the story of Karsan today continues on by carrying; cities to the future, communities to a greener world, companies to profitability, and business partners to success all around the world.