SYS Enters İSO 500, Cementing Its Place Among Türkiye’s Giants
CANiK, the flagship brand of SYS, achieved another milestone with the support of the synergy created with other group companies.
SYS Enters İSO 500, Cementing Its Place Among Türkiye’s Giants
Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), a group that boasts a vast ecosystem including brands and companies like CANiK, AEI Systems, and UNIROBOTICS, has made its debut on the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (İSO) list of Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises. For the first time, SYS has entered the İSO 500 list, solely based on its production sales under the CANiK brand. The company had been listed in the ISO Second 500 since 2018 prior to its 2023 figures, climbing 320 spots in the overall rankings in one year. SYS is now ranked as Türkiye’s 424th largest industrial company in terms of production sales. Notably, SYS stands out as the only private-sector firearms manufacturer to enter the top 500.
CANiK, the flagship brand of SYS, achieved another milestone with the support of the synergy created with other group companies. Powered by high technology, innovation, R&D, investment in value-added products, and exports, CANiK secured its place on Türkiye’s list of the Top 500 Industrial Enterprises.
The Only Private Sector Firearms Manufacturer on the List
This year’s list, based on “production sales,” included approximately 11 companies that derive all their revenue from the defense and aerospace sector. SYS was one of the four companies with the most significant climb in production sales performance in 2023, jumping 320 places to make the list. CANiK also drew attention as the only private-sector firearms manufacturer to enter the top 500. This success highlights the significant achievements SYS has secured in recent years through its ecosystem.
SYS Achieves Success with Group Companies
In recent years, SYS has significantly increased its exports and focused on value-added production, becoming a key player in the global market. The production of high-value products, particularly with AEI Systems in medium-caliber cannons and UNIROBOTICS in remote-controlled weapon systems, has bolstered SYS’s export performance both in quantity and quality. These advancements allowed SYS to elevate its export value to $300 per kilogram in 2023. The growing global brand recognition and customer satisfaction of SYS and its ecosystem, led by CANiK, have further supported this growth. A strong supply chain, modern manufacturing techniques, and a commitment to continuous improvement have been crucial elements of SYS’s success. Looking at 2024 in a consolidated manner, the SYS Group has annual sales exceeding $300 million, with $100 million coming from production in the United States and the United Kingdom., and $200 million generated from exports from Türkiye.
The Formula for Success: R&D and Innovation
SYS has improved operational efficiency and succeeded in exporting high-value products through recent domestic and international investments and the synergy among its group companies. SYS stands out with its innovative products, which were created through the company’s strong emphasis on innovation and quality, as well as its robust R&D department. The company’s ability to quickly adapt to global market demands and establish a strong supply chain has further strengthened its success in developing innovative products.
CANiK Name to Hit the Headlines More Often
Company officials commented on this development as follows: “SYS aims to deepen its collaboration with its group companies further and continue to extend this synergy into new markets. As strategic investment decisions begin to mature in the upcoming period, new products will be added to SYS’s portfolio. These products will start to be featured on existing and future platforms of our country as well as those of all allied and friendly nations. All these developments will ensure that the name of SYS’s world-renowned brand, CANiK, and its group companies will be heard much more frequently in the defense and aerospace sector with new successes.”
Sustainability and Digital Transformation in SYS’s Future Vision
SYS’s future plans place greater emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation projects. The company aims to reach a broader customer base in global markets and to solidify its leadership in the defense and aerospace sector with innovative solutions. SYS believes that having an ever-evolving and renewing ecosystem is the foundation of its long-term success.
Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS), a group that boasts a vast ecosystem including brands and companies like CANiK, AEI Systems, and UNIROBOTICS, has made its debut on the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (İSO) list of Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises. For the first time, SYS has entered the İSO 500 list, solely based on its production sales under the CANiK brand. The company had been listed in the ISO Second 500 since 2018 prior to its 2023 figures, climbing 320 spots in the overall rankings in one year. SYS is now ranked as Türkiye’s 424th largest industrial company in terms of production sales. Notably, SYS stands out as the only private-sector firearms manufacturer to enter the top 500.
CANiK, the flagship brand of SYS, achieved another milestone with the support of the synergy created with other group companies. Powered by high technology, innovation, R&D, investment in value-added products, and exports, CANiK secured its place on Türkiye’s list of the Top 500 Industrial Enterprises.
The Only Private Sector Firearms Manufacturer on the List
This year’s list, based on “production sales,” included approximately 11 companies that derive all their revenue from the defense and aerospace sector. SYS was one of the four companies with the most significant climb in production sales performance in 2023, jumping 320 places to make the list. CANiK also drew attention as the only private-sector firearms manufacturer to enter the top 500. This success highlights the significant achievements SYS has secured in recent years through its ecosystem.
SYS Achieves Success with Group Companies
In recent years, SYS has significantly increased its exports and focused on value-added production, becoming a key player in the global market. The production of high-value products, particularly with AEI Systems in medium-caliber cannons and UNIROBOTICS in remote-controlled weapon systems, has bolstered SYS’s export performance both in quantity and quality. These advancements allowed SYS to elevate its export value to $300 per kilogram in 2023. The growing global brand recognition and customer satisfaction of SYS and its ecosystem, led by CANiK, have further supported this growth. A strong supply chain, modern manufacturing techniques, and a commitment to continuous improvement have been crucial elements of SYS’s success. Looking at 2024 in a consolidated manner, the SYS Group has annual sales exceeding $300 million, with $100 million coming from production in the United States and the United Kingdom., and $200 million generated from exports from Türkiye.
The Formula for Success: R&D and Innovation
SYS has improved operational efficiency and succeeded in exporting high-value products through recent domestic and international investments and the synergy among its group companies. SYS stands out with its innovative products, which were created through the company’s strong emphasis on innovation and quality, as well as its robust R&D department. The company’s ability to quickly adapt to global market demands and establish a strong supply chain has further strengthened its success in developing innovative products.
CANiK Name to Hit the Headlines More Often
Company officials commented on this development as follows: “SYS aims to deepen its collaboration with its group companies further and continue to extend this synergy into new markets. As strategic investment decisions begin to mature in the upcoming period, new products will be added to SYS’s portfolio. These products will start to be featured on existing and future platforms of our country as well as those of all allied and friendly nations. All these developments will ensure that the name of SYS’s world-renowned brand, CANiK, and its group companies will be heard much more frequently in the defense and aerospace sector with new successes.”
Sustainability and Digital Transformation in SYS’s Future Vision
SYS’s future plans place greater emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation projects. The company aims to reach a broader customer base in global markets and to solidify its leadership in the defense and aerospace sector with innovative solutions. SYS believes that having an ever-evolving and renewing ecosystem is the foundation of its long-term success.
