The signing of a memorandum of cooperation took place on April 4 in Tashkent at the headquarters of the AKFA Group holding.
Schüco is one of the world's leading manufacturers of window, door and facade systems made of aluminum, PVC and steel. The company was founded in 1951 in the city of Bielefeld (East Westphalia region, Germany). Today, Schüco is a large multinational company with a network of 40,000 partner companies and a global presence in more than 80 countries. As of 2022, the group's annual turnover exceeded €2 billion. Schüco products are used in major projects around the world and meet international standards of quality, energy efficiency and safety.
The signing ceremony of the memorandum was attended by the head of the export department of AKFA Group Farrukh Akilov, regional director of Schüco in Central Asia Ilhan Ozkal, heads of departments and responsible employees of the companies.
During the meeting, AKFA Group and Schüco agreed to jointly implement large projects that meet the most modern design and construction standards. Issues that would further enhance mutually beneficial cooperation between companies were also discussed.
In accordance with the memorandum, the parties agreed on the production of extruded aluminum profiles manufactured at the BENKAM plant. Products under the Schüco brand, produced at AKFA Group facilities, will be used in premium construction projects throughout Central Asia.
As Farrukh Akilov, head of the export department of AKFA Group, noted, cooperation with Schüco opens up new prospects for both companies.
The signing of a memorandum with Schüco was another step in the implementation of AKFA Group’s strategy to expand its presence in the global market. The agreements reached today will allow AKFA Group and Schüco to consolidate efforts in the implementation of large-scale construction projects,” said Farrukh Akilov.
In turn, Regional Director of Schüco in Central Asia, Ilhan Ozkal, expressed confidence that the cooperation of the two market leaders brings new opportunities for the entire construction industry.
Partnership with AKFA Group will allow us to combine our experience and resources to enrich and develop the construction industry in Central Asia,” Ilhan Ozkal commented on the signing of the memorandum.
The signing of a memorandum of cooperation will have a positive impact on the implementation of joint projects and will contribute to the further expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation between the companies.