HISTORY OF FURNITURE IN INEGOL
Story of 0 to 1.2 Billion USD.
İnegöl was known for its Çitli Mineral Water, the famous drink of the Ottoman Palace, thermal springs, Oylat Thermal Spring and the workshops which manufactured materials for Ottoman Ships. Being situated outskirts of mount Uludağ and surrounded by forests, İnegöl turned itself into a city which manufacture mostly forestry products. While initial production was focused on every kind of wooden items, the production shifted completely to furniture manufacturing by the 1950s in small workshops. The second period covers after the year 1980. The progress in industry of İnegöl gained speed, especially with the effect of the Organized Industry Region.
During the last decade, small workshops which operate in furniture manufacturing, started establishing big factories and all are in the process of becoming a worldwide known brands in their sectors.
As for today, İnegöl is ranked 18th for exporting goods in Turkey, leaving many big cities behind. While the value of exports reached to 1.2 billion USD, Inegol exported to more than 120 countries world-wide. 1% of Turkey’s exports, 15% of Turkey’s furniture export and 4% of domestic furniture demand are provided by İnegöl.
You can visit us at Mobilyum AVM (World’s largest shopping venue for furniture) as it operates as 365 day Expo Fair concept.