Textiles & robotics : new sino-turkish strategic alliance

Sewera Global Tekstil Makineleri AŞ, a joint venture between Turkish entrepreneur Temel Kamiloğlu and Chinese industrial giant Supreme Intelligent Technologies Co., aims to transform Türkiye into a regional production and technology hub. Kamiloğlu, the company’s Chair, emphasized that Türkiye’s strategic location and skilled workforce make it an ideal regional base. “Our partners are taking a long-term view on Türkiye. We will now bring China’s advanced technology solutions to the Turkish textile sector under conditions that suit local needs,” he said.

Sewera Global Tekstil is targeting not only Türkiye but also Turkish investors operating in Egypt, Morocco, Serbia, Uzbekistan, the Balkans, and Turkic Republics. Kamiloğlu added, “Wherever Turkish investors are active, we will be there. Türkiye will be a hub for Supreme. Sewing machines and robotic systems will be shipped to neighboring countries from here.”

The company’s strategy goes beyond building a new brand; it aims to deliver high-quality technology to Turkish manufacturers at competitive costs. Kamiloğlu explained, “This step is about shaping not just today, but the future. We believe in Türkiye’s manufacturing potential and will make the technological transformation the sector needs accessible.”

The first shipments from China have already departed, and full operations in Türkiye are expected to begin in early 2026. Sewera Global plans to bring innovative solutions to the market, including advanced sewing machines, smart warehouse systems, and industrial robots.

Supreme Intelligent is recognized as one of China’s top three industrial sewing machine manufacturers and holds over 900 patents.

“Our Chinese partners also believe in Turkish manufacturers”

Despite challenges in the textile sector, Kamiloğlu expressed confidence in the resilience of Türkiye’s apparel industry: “The apparel sector is going through a tough period, but it has the knowledge, experience, and production capacity to endure. Our Chinese partners also believe in the capabilities of Turkish manufacturers.”

According to Kamiloğlu, Supreme’s investment in Türkiye is not just about sales; it represents a long-term business model that includes local production and technology transfer. Some components of the robotic systems may even be manufactured locally.

“We cannot afford to lose such a strategic sector”

Kamiloğlu also highlighted the profitability and competitiveness pressures facing the apparel industry: “This sector is among the most critical contributors to the national economy. Yet, exporters are under enormous pressure due to exchange rate volatility, high interest rates, and rising costs. We cannot afford to lose such a strategic sector.”

He concluded by underlining that Türkiye’s development depends on manufacturing, stressing that supporting high value-added sectors like textiles is essential for long-term economic sustainability.

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Source : Textilegence, November 21st, 2025.