05.07.2011

New Snorkel dealer for Turkey

Aerial lift manufacturer Snorkel has appointed Enka Pazarlama as its new distributor in Turkey, replacing Platform Makina.

Enka Pazarlama was established in 1972 as part of the Enka group of construction companies and claims to be the largest construction equipment distributor in Turkey, representing Tadano Faun, Hitachi and Kawasaki it also handles Iveco commercial vehicles and TCM forklifts.

The company has locations in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana and sales offices in Diyarbakir and Trabzon. In addition it works through over 100 local sub-dealers, for both sales and service.

Enka has kicked off its new account with a large stock order including UL push-around mast lifts to the 46ft A46JRT Rough Terrain articulated boom lift.
It has also recruited Sibel Aygül to head up its new aerial lift division, she brings eight years of experience in the aerial lift industry, gained while working with Haulotte.
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(L-R) Mick Wright of Snorkel with Sibel Aygül, Salih Yalçin and Kamil Özcan of Enka.

Salih Yalçin, sales manager for Enka Pazarlama's forklift department, said: "The equipment rental industry in Turkey is experiencing strong growth and we know that all the leading rental houses will be investing in aerial lift fleets next year. As the Snorkel distributor, we offer a very broad range of lifts that are perfect for a developing market, because of their durability and ease of use."

Mick Wright, director of Snorkel Middle East added: "Enka is the market leader in construction equipment and has a clear strategy to be the number one in aerial lifts. We couldn't have a better partner, in terms of Enka's vision, strength and expertise."