Turkish Dunya has reported that preliminary work has started for the reconstruction of earthquake hit 10 provinces in Turkey. While a situation survey was conducted to determine whether there would be a problem in the supply of materials for the completion of the constructions, steel and cement producers associations have confirmed they have sufficient capacity.

Turkish Iron & Steel Producers Association TDÇÜD Secretary General Mr Veysel Yayan said that “At the Council of Ministers meeting, we were asked whether there is a capacity to meet the need for 4 million tonnes of rebar in 4 months, and the capacity of our industry is more than capable of meeting this. We have a production capacity of over 20 million tonnes. As soon as there is a demand from the ministry, all member companies will take steps to meet the need.”

Mr Yayan added that “There will be no price increase in this period, and that if there are special practices of the state regarding the earthquake, this will be reflected in the prices as a discount.”

There are 7 steelmakers in the earthquake zone and there is no serious damage to facilities of ISDEMIR, Tosyalı, Ekinciler, Yazıcı, MMK Metalurji, Koç Metalurji located in the region and some have already started the process to resume production

Turkish Cement Industrialists' Association Turkcimento President Mr Fatih Yücelik said “We foresee that the need will be 10 million tons of cement. There is more than this capacity in the region, there will be no cement shortages. Our cement factories in and near the earthquake area have the capacity and strength to meet all the cement needed here. Hopefully there will be no problems. It is envisaged that the residences in the region will be completed in a short period of time, such as one year.”

There are around 7-8 cement factories in the earthquake zone including Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa and Adana and there are factories in Mersin, Kayseri and Elazig in nearby provinces.

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