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Automechanika Frankfurt 2012 saw the launch of a new "customizable" air suspension system by Turkish company, Aktas Newtone. They are the first systems available in any color that the customer chooses. "These products open up new possibilities for the automotive supply industry," says Sahap Aktas, Chairman of the Board of Aktas Holding.
Companies will be able to feature their corporate branding colors, and individuals will be able to display the colors of their favorite sports teams or national flags.
"Our colored air suspension systems are a further step towards developing our product range, and supporting our aim to become the largest air spring producer worldwide, " explains Kurt Burhan, CEO of Aktas Holding.
The company says that the system is sturdier and lighter than all other suspension systems as well as having a 60% longer lifespan.
Aktas Newtone incorporates TwicePower technology which ensures a longer lifespan for the entire system. The new product boasts a duration of 5,769,000 cycles compared to 2,000,000 cycles in a standard Aktas product. This is almost three times longer than any of the current systems on the market.
TwicePower technology also makes the new suspension system more eco-friendly through lower waste and energy consumption. "At the launch of the product, our aim was to reach 1 0% of the total Turkish market share through the sale of 45,000 units. We have surpassed this goal with 70,000 units sold, reaching our goal in half the predicted time," says Aktas.
Founded in 1 938 by Sait Aktas, Aktas Holding is the leading manufacturer of air suspension systems in Turkey, and the third largest air spring producer in the world with a market share of 1 7% in 201 1 . The company offers one of the world's...