Sector representatives state that vocational high schools should be encouraged and tax advantages should be offered to those working in the manufacturing industry. They warn that if the staff shortage continues, there may be problems in production.
Success Story in the Furniture Industry
Ahmet Güleç, Chairman of the Federation of Furniture Associations (MOSFED), emphasizes that the Turkish furniture sector has successfully made a name for itself in world trade, production, added value and design in the last 20 years. He states that Turkey has risen to 7th place in furniture exports, entered the top 12 countries in production and has reached the top ranks in design.
Güleç stated that Turkish furniture is preferred worldwide and noted that the sector, which had a foreign trade deficit 20 years ago, has now achieved an annual export success of 5 billion dollars in furniture, imports only 500 million dollars and has a net foreign trade surplus. of 4.5 billion dollars.
The Problem of Personnel to Work in Manufacturing
Güleç states that the biggest problem in the sector is not being able to find people to work in manufacturing. He emphasizes that industrial vocational high schools should be encouraged. He emphasizes the importance of personnel to work in manufacturing and draws attention to the need for personnel in different professions.
Güleç, who stated that financial support should be given to those working in the manufacturing industry in particular, expressed that tax advantages should be provided. He emphasized that those working in manufacturing should gain social prestige.
MOSFED’s Employment Commitment
MOSFED President Güleç states that they are ready to employ everyone who graduated from the furniture department of vocational high schools. Güleç states that they can cooperate in solving the employment problem in the sector.
Young People Need to Be Encouraged in Manufacturing
Modoko President Koray Çalışkan also touched on the personnel shortage in the sector, emphasizing that companies in the sector are having trouble finding personnel. He stated that young people should be encouraged to enter the furniture sector.
Çalışkan states that those working in the sector are generally able to start their own businesses and that most company owners in the sector are experts. He states that there is a need for various professions in furniture production and that if the personnel shortage in the sector is not resolved, imports and product prices may increase.
