PET İZMİR 2022, the International İzmir Pet Products Fair—Türkiye’s largest specialized event in its field—opened for the 6th time with significant commercial goals.

Held between September 29 and October 2, 2022, PET İZMİR 2022 kicked off with a grand ceremony at Fuar İzmir Hall B. The program was attended by TEMA Fuarcılık General Manager Aykut Karslı, along with representatives from chambers, associations, and the sector.

We started together, we succeeded together

Emphasizing that the organization they initiated as part of a social responsibility effort has grown into the second largest specialized fair in Europe and the largest in Türkiye, TEMA Fuarcılık General Manager Aykut Karslı stated: “We set out in İzmir—Türkiye’s gateway to the West—to promote love for animals among future generations in the best possible way. Our goal was to improve the living standards of pet owners and their animals. We brought the products and services of the leading companies in the pet sector within arm’s reach in İzmir. This large yet friendly gathering under one roof has provided significant benefits to our participants and visitors. We have become the largest specialized fair in Türkiye and the second largest in Europe in our field. We host companies that aim to stay one step ahead of their competitors in the pet sector. Leading companies in the pet industry present their latest trend products and services to sector professionals for the first time at this platform. The sector’s production, marketing, and future vision are showcased in our uniquely designed stands. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us in raising the bar of our fair day by day. With this support and strong collaboration in our sector, we aspire to become the largest organization in Europe. I wish all our participants and visitors a successful fair.”

Set to shape the global pet trade!

Following the speeches, the 6th International İzmir Pet Products, Materials, and Accessories Suppliers Fair PET İZMİR 2022 was officially opened with well wishes. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests visited the distinctive stands at Fuar İzmir Hall B.

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Tekin Arpacı, serving as the Chairman of Arpacıoğlu Group, a family-owned company that began operations in Ağrı in the 1970s and expanded its growth to Istanbul in 1989, has achieved significant success through over 50 years of major investments across various sectors.

As of 2023, Tekin Arpacı entered a new sector, where he saw significant opportunities and growth potential, and has continued to strengthen his success trajectory with Smyrna Pet, a long-established pet nutrition company. Arpacı emphasizes that they operate within a commercial system based on honesty, principled partners, and absolute customer satisfaction, stating that this is the key to his success. Smyrna Pet continues to stand out with its pioneering and visionary production approach, strong R&D-driven market presence, and high-quality, diverse product range, making it a first-class and preferred brand.

TEKİN ARPACI: THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS IS HONEST TRADE AND A HUMAN-CENTERED APPROACH

Smyrna Pet Chairman Tekin Arpacı describes the secret of his success as honest trade and a human-centered approach. Arpacı stated:
“We have made significant investments over the years by leading various pioneering projects in different sectors. Today, we continue our journey with Smyrna Pet, a long-established leader in the growing pet industry, and we are increasing our success both nationally and internationally across a total of 12 countries. We are a solution provider addressing all needs in the sector. With our innovative business models aligned with changing market dynamics and customer needs, we are moving toward industry leadership. Our principle has always been honest trade and a humane approach, and as a result, success has inevitably followed. We are a family with our customers, business partners, stakeholders, and employees. Although we are engaged in trade, our human-centered approach and sincerity make us even more valuable.”

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