EUROTEM (full name: Eurotem Demiryolu Araçları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.) is a Turkish rail vehicle manufacturer. It is a joint venture company established between Siemens AG (Germany) and Bozankaya (Turkey).
History and Formation EUROTEM was founded in 2006 as a strategic partnership to produce rail vehicles primarily for the Turkish market and potentially for export. The collaboration leveraged Siemens' extensive experience in railway technology and Bozankaya's manufacturing capabilities and local market understanding.
Operations and Products The company's primary facility is located in Sincan, Ankara, Turkey. EUROTEM specializes in the assembly, production, and localization of various types of rail vehicles, including:
- Trams
- Metro trains
- Train sets
A significant aspect of EUROTEM's operation is the transfer of technology and expertise from Siemens to Turkey, facilitating local production and contributing to the development of the Turkish railway industry. The company has been involved in supplying vehicles for various public transport projects within Turkey, such as metro lines in Istanbul and Ankara, and tram systems in cities like Konya and Gaziantep. They often manufacture components or entire vehicle bodies, with key systems and bogies supplied by Siemens.