Mercedes-Benz Türk

It was incorporated under the business name Otomarsan in Davutpaşa, Istanbul in 1967 with a 36% capital contribution by Daimler-Benz AG. The brand began manufacturing operations for the legendary model series O302 buses in 1968, just after a year from its incorporation. Carrying out its first export operations in 1970, the Company became the General Authorized Representative of Mercedes-Benz Turkey in 1984.

Taking into consideration the growth potential of Turkey, the Company decided to make investments in the Anatolia in 1984 and began trucks manufacturing operations by commissioning Aksaray Trucks Manufacturing Plant in 1986 as a result of its investment decision.

As a result of goodwill and recognition received in the export countries, the business name Otomarsan was changed to Mercedes-Benz Turk A.S. in 1990. The share of capital of Daimler Truck AG in Mercedes-Benz Turk accounts for 67%.

Until 2020, Mercedes-Benz Turk has engaged in the imports and sales of Mercedes-Benz branded light commercial vehicles as well as all automotive brands under Daimler AG. With the recent global restructuring procedure undertaken by its parent company, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Turk A.S. carries on its operations under “Daimler Truck AG”, a company with a legal independence under Daimler AG and responsible for the vehicle groups Trucks & Buses as of January 1st, 2020.

With its investment volume over €1,3 billion, Mercedes-Benz Turk A.S. is one of the greatest foreign capital investments in Turkey and employs over 6,300 employees.

Engaged in manufacturing operations for inner city and intercity buses in Istanbul Hoşdere Manufacturing Plant and for heavy duty trucks and tractor units in Aksaray Manufacturing Plant in order to carry out sales in the domestic market and export to international markets, Mercedes-Benz Turk A.S. plays a major role in manufacturing and R&D network of its parent company, Daimler Truck AG.