TEMSA
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Temsa Global is a coach
, bus
and light truck
manufacturer located in Adana
, Turkey
. The company is part of the Sabanci Group
, a large Turkish industrial and commercial conglomerate. Their Bus & Coach brand is TEMSA whose visual identity was rebranded in October 2009 and presented officially to the media and customers, at the fair Busworld Europe in Kortrijk (Belgium).
. Service bus products were introduced in 1987.
The products have their own bodywork and include Mitsubishi
, MAN, DAF
, Cummins
and Caterpillar engines and parts, that meet Western European emission standards
(Euro4, Euro5).
Since 2000 a full range of coaches has been developed for Western European markets, utilizing MAN engines and axles and ZF transmissions. TEMSA became independent and flexible in using different engines with its own developments and started carrying out tailor-made production. A subsidiary, TEMSA Europe, has been established in Belgium
and several rep offices have been established in 46 different countries of the world (Germany, France, Italy, Spain,...), under the management of Temsa Europe. Temsa has obtained over 7% of market share in its segment in Europe. Of the 1000 buses produced every year, 75% are exported.
TEMSA AR-GE ve Teknoloji (Temsa Research&Development Center) is a branch of TEMSA Global that is responsible of new vehicle production and technology development.
The Technology Center is based in Gebze, Turkey and employs 200 engineers.
Coach (vehicle)
A coach is a large motor vehicle, a type of bus, used for conveying passengers on excursions and on longer distance express coach scheduled transport between cities - or even between countries...
, bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
and light truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
manufacturer located in Adana
Adana
Adana is a city in southern Turkey and a major agricultural and commercial center. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 30 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean, in south-central Anatolia...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. The company is part of the Sabanci Group
Sabanci Holding
Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding A.Ş., abbreviated as Sabancı Holding, is the largest industrial and financial conglomerate in Turkey by profit. The holding is owned at about 75% by the Sabancı family, one of Turkey's wealthiest. 3% is owned by the Sabancı University and the Sabancı Foundation. The...
, a large Turkish industrial and commercial conglomerate. Their Bus & Coach brand is TEMSA whose visual identity was rebranded in October 2009 and presented officially to the media and customers, at the fair Busworld Europe in Kortrijk (Belgium).
History
TEMSA GLOBAL A.S. was founded in 1968 to supply steel to the construction industry. Manufacture of coaches began in 1984 with licensing and distribution agreements from Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors
is a multinational automaker headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. In 2009 it was the fifth-largest Japan-based automaker and the 17th-largest in the world measured by production...
. Service bus products were introduced in 1987.
The products have their own bodywork and include Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors
is a multinational automaker headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. In 2009 it was the fifth-largest Japan-based automaker and the 17th-largest in the world measured by production...
, MAN, DAF
DAF Trucks
DAF Trucks NV is a Dutch truck manufacturing company and a division of PACCAR. Its headquarters and main plant are in Eindhoven. Cabs and axle assemblies are produced at its Westerlo plant in Belgium...
, Cummins
Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems...
and Caterpillar engines and parts, that meet Western European emission standards
European emission standards
European emission standards define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in EU member states. The emission standards are defined in a series of European Union directives staging the progressive introduction of increasingly stringent standards.Currently, emissions of...
(Euro4, Euro5).
Since 2000 a full range of coaches has been developed for Western European markets, utilizing MAN engines and axles and ZF transmissions. TEMSA became independent and flexible in using different engines with its own developments and started carrying out tailor-made production. A subsidiary, TEMSA Europe, has been established in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and several rep offices have been established in 46 different countries of the world (Germany, France, Italy, Spain,...), under the management of Temsa Europe. Temsa has obtained over 7% of market share in its segment in Europe. Of the 1000 buses produced every year, 75% are exported.
TEMSA AR-GE ve Teknoloji (Temsa Research&Development Center) is a branch of TEMSA Global that is responsible of new vehicle production and technology development.
The Technology Center is based in Gebze, Turkey and employs 200 engineers.
Current
- Diamond (2003 -): top-of-the-line luxury coach in 13m and 14m lengths
- SafariTEMSA SafariTEMSA Safari is a coach produced by TEMSA aimed for long-distance travel, and designed for safety and comfort. It was first produced in 2000. It is sold in the Europe, Middle-East and Africa markets.-Body:...
(2001 -):- Safari HD - 12m, 12.2m and 13m coach
- Safari RD - 12.2m and 13m coach
- TS35 - 10.66 coach for the United States market
- Safari STD - 10.66m, 12m and 12.8m coach
- Safari IC - 12m and 12.8m coach for inter-city operation
- Safari SD - 12.2m and 13m coach for the Egypt, Middle-East and Africa markets
- Safir (1999 -): 12m coach
- Opalin (2003 -): 8m and 9m midicoach
- Tourmalin (2006 -): 12m and 12.8m intercity, school and service bus
- Metropol (2006 -): 9,62m city bus
- Avenue (2008 -): 12m city bus low floor and low entry
- New Safir (2009 -) 12m intercity bus, best seller in its segment designed by inhouse designer Ali Zengin
- Aventurin / MD9 (2010 - ) 9,5m intercity midi bus, it is also designed by inhouse designer Ali Zengin