It is reported that Turkish forged metal supplier Yapi Teck Çelik Sanayi AS is targeting upcoming Middle East rail projects following the expansion of its operations in Dubai. The recent refurbishment and technology upgrade will enable it to create 20,000 tonnes of forged metal a year.

Mr Robin Choudhury regional director for Yapi Teck Çelik Sanayi and director of Regent Steel FZA said that "YTCS is a new entrant in the Middle East. It will be targeting construction, particularly rail projects. We will also be looking towards ship building, cement plants and the valve sector and are already in dialogue with several end users." He added that the scaffolding production sector will also create opportunities for YTCS.

Mr Gunay Kose president of YTCS said that "It has plans for the forming and scaffolding fittings sectors, which I believe is a big market in this region. We are re entering the market at a critical point. Leading original equipment manufacturers find it increasingly difficult to find quality forging partners. We offer a source of relief within a currently bleak marketplace. Our innovative customer partnership program and state of the art facility upgrades reposition Yapı Tek Çelik Sanayi as one of the most cost effective, quality oriented forging facilities in the world."

Yapi Teck Çelik Sanayi will be the first and only forging company to provide to the Middle East market. It supplies rail fasteners, sockets, shells and steering links.