PETpla.net Insider 04 / 2012

EDITOURS REPORTS 30 PET planet insider Vol. 13 No. 04/12 www.petpla.net for the PET bottle sector alone. This sector corresponds to around 40% of the overall production volume. In addition to selling the caps and closures, Altintas also places a high degree of importance to its after-sales customer service. The use of PCO 1810 means that the closures attract cus- tomers both in the CSD sector (more than 50%) and in the non-CSD sector. One key Altintas customer that deserves a mention here is Coca-Cola. Depending on whether the PET market develops further to encompass the trend towards using PCO 1881, Mr Altin- tas is assuming that a corresponding rapid adaptation of his closure caps may well be necessary. PET is set to grow further because the difference in price from glass plays a significant role. Glass is very expensive in Turkey. *by Kay Krüger www.altintas-goldcap.com.tr Hasplastik Ayhan Haspaylan and Murat Aner in front of the Editourmobil We met: Ayhan Haspaylan, President Murat Aner, Technical Director emerged as winners of the 2011 Milli Seçim Turu talent contest. There was immediate chemistry between the two of them and they lost no time in seeking a platform to launch their careers interna- tionally. The Eurovision Song Contest pro- vided the ideal opportunity and they quickly teamed up with Swedish producers Stefan Örn and Sandra Bjurman who penned what was to be the winning song ‘Running Scared’. 22-year old Ell said he fell in love with the title straight away, not only because of the very harmonious duet with Nikki, but also because he felt that the world needed a love song in these universally critical times. There is no doubt that the voting countries shared his opinion; the couple’s victory is evidence of this. The singer does not par- ticularly consider himself a natural solo artist, but he could well imagine his career taking that direction. The thought of solo status and making studio recordings would represent a challenge which Ell would not shy away from. Singing is not the only string to his bow. He has very recently made a film which features his acting as well as singing talents. The film is scheduled for release in 2012. Just how important the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest 2012 is for Baku in particular and Azerbaijan in general is revealed every- where PETplanet went in the country: euphoria and enthusiasm of course but also a genuine desire to ensure that the country’s infra- structure is well prepared for the event. Azerbaijan is a highly hospitable country and this is precisely the impression its people are anxious to convey to the world in 2012. Already underway is a superb modern 30,000 seater stadium, and new hotels and restau- rants are springing up throughout the city. And, according to Ell, plans are afoot which will make it easier to enter Azerbaijan so that large numbers of international visitors can be accommodated. We will be keeping our fingers crossed and looking forward together to the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. And finally, what was Ell’s favourite PET packaged drink? The answer is ………………………. FANTA! And that, appropriately, is a FAN- TAstic way to conclude our interview with a modest, but very talented guy. - Kay Krüger -