Beko's Parent Company Opens First R&D Centre in the UK

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29 Jun, 2015, 10:00 BST

"Beko's UK MD, Teresa Arbuckle, said: "The new centre is an important demonstration of Beko and Arcelik 's commitment to the UK. Beko is very proud of its Turkish roots and UK home, and this investment enables us to harness the best of both, connecting our leading R&D team in Turkey to established and up-and-coming British innovators. At the same time, the centre allows us to invest in the future of the UK through post graduate positions. Cambridge Science Park, managed by Cambridge University affiliate, Trinity College, incorporates the most important technology companies in the world." (PRNewsFoto/Arcelik A.S) (PRNewsFoto/Arcelik A.S)

"A global research centre will be opened in Cambridge this summer by ArÃƒÂ§elik A.S., the parent company of Beko - the UK's leading large home appliance brand.Based in Cambridge Science Park, the centre will focus on the development of innovative white goods products. Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of ArÃƒÂ§elik A.S said: "We are proud to take this step in the expansion of our global R&D capability by establishing our first centre in the UK, a world leader in the field of research and development.ArÃƒÂ§elik currently has strategic partnerships in place with more than 50 universities and research organisations worldwide, including - in addition to Cambridge - Oxford University and Newcastle University. " (PRNewsFoto/Arcelik A.S) (PRNewsFoto/Arcelik A.S)

ISTANBUL, June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Supported by UKTI, the centre will focus on areas that will contribute to the development of innovative products in the field of white goods, with software design, new materials, and advanced production technologies taking priority.

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"Beko, the second largest white goods brand in Europe, owes much of its success to Arçelik's world-class innovation teams and the company's significant investment in R&D," said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik A.S.

"R&D is crucial to the future of Arçelik - it is at the heart of our global strategy. Our innovation capabilities enable us to enter into new markets with products that meet the needs and expectations of consumers.

"In addition to the centre at Cambridge, we have eight R&D facilities in Turkey and one in Taiwan. Our global R&D team of more than 1000 employees has filed more than 2000 patent applications, and we are the patent-leader of Turkey."

Ahead of the centre's summer opening, Arçelik is currently recruiting for its first UK R&D employees. The team will work on projects that could, with the support of Arçelik 's knowledge, experience and funding, lead to viable products or services.

Arçelik 's new centre at Cambridge builds on the company's existing relationship with the university - one of its growing list of R&D collaborations.

Richard Moore, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Turkey, said: "I would like to congratulate Arçelik on the opening of their research and development Centre in Cambridge. My staff in Turkey and UKTI London have worked closely with Arçelik to realise this project and I believe this endeavour will play a pivotal role in strengthening both Arçelik's global R&D operations and, more widely, trade and investment relations between Turkey and the United Kingdom."

Lord Janvrin, the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Turkey, said: "After my visit to Arçelik research and development Centre in Istanbul last year, I am delighted to welcome the opening of their research and development Centre in Cambridge. This centre will allow Arçelik to expand its R&D activities in the UK, help it develop new and innovative home appliances and strengthen their position as one of the major home appliance companies in the global market. I am particularly pleased that Arçelik is growing its research and development here in collaboration with a number of leading UK universities."

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