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GATE Elektronik has been executing electronic system / equipment, simulation systems, IT
security systems, security and access control systems, communication system design and
production, R & D in electronics and information technologies, aircraft maintenance, depot
level and field maintenance and repair services for military-civilian-industrial systems, in
addition to system integration , engineering services, software development and electronic
production since 1989.

GATE Elektronik, based in Ankara with regional offices in Istanbul and Eskisehir, is a certified
repair and maintenance center and spare parts supplier of NAMSA (NATO Maintenance and
Supply Agency) in addition to being a service provider to nearly 3000 domestic military, public
and private clients. By exporting to countries such as US,Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, France,
Netherlands, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, GATE Elektronik increases the domestic production.

GATE Elektronik was accepted as the 17th R&D center after the inspection of Ministry of
Science Industry and Technology.

Alp Aviation is a privately owned company with absolute dedication to the aerospace industry
and its highest standards. With its efficient operations and lean manufacturing methods,
Alp Aviation successfully competes in global arena and continues to exceed customers`
expectations of quality and on time delivery.

Alp Aviation, the third largest aerospace exporter in Turkey, with approximately 20 percent
share in Turkish Aerospace exports, has two facilities in Eskisehir with a combined production
area of 253.000 square feet. With its extensive experience in machining and processing
titanium, aluminium, steel, stainless steel, copper alloys and super alloys, Alp manufactures
finished precision parts and mechanical assemblies for the aerospace industry. Alp Aviation
utilises new generation multi-axes machining centres, CMM quality control, applies special
processes, make assembly operations and do the final acceptance tests.

The quality system is in accordance with the requirements of the global aerospace industry,
as reflected in the highest level quality certifications that Alp Aviation possesses, including AS
EN 9100, NADCAP, Flight Safety Parts Manufacturing License for Sikorsky platforms.

As a part of UTC ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) quality management system,
certificated as Silver Level on its all cells and site on June 2012; Alp Aviation has been achieved
“ACE Gold Level” on its eight cells so far. In addition to this, the state of the art ERP system is
utilized in the management of the entire manufacturing process and the corporate functions.

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