At 92 years sometime , Ergün Erünal , founder of Ayer Tarım — one of Turkey ’s largest nurseries — still confabulate the glasshouse he establish 32 years ago . Founded in 1992 , Ayer Tarım emerged when only a few locally or Israeli - made nursery existed in the region . Shortly before finalizing the leverage of a 15,000 m² nursery , a heavy snowfall destroyed many exist structures . Determined to encounter a sturdier and higher - quality solution , Erünal sought out a reliable cooperator , lead to his collaboration with Pierre Richel and Richel Group .
Born in 1932 in Istanbul , Erünal graduated in Civil Engineering from Istanbul Technical University ( ITU ) in 1956 . His former career included stream rehabilitation projects in the Black Sea neighborhood and expression developments in Eskişehir . After the May 24 , 1960 revolution halted public tender , Erünal run to France to learn and exploit before returning to Turkey . Back home , he resumed his twist activities until 1974 .
His life history then took a raw direction when he applied expertise gained in France to Turkey ’s tourism industry . serve up the country ’s most esteemed hotels , he introduce the innovative camping - caravan and bungalow model to Beldibi in 1982 . By 1992 , at years 60 , when many consider retirement , Erünal ventured into agriculture , founding Ayer Tarım .
Brice Richel , Sales Director for Richel Group in the CIS , Middle East , and Africa , reflects on their longstanding partnership : " I ’ve known this world since I was a child ; he and his wife would chew the fat my grandparent in France . We shared family meal together . " Richel describes Ayer Tarım ’s installation as a living museum of Richel Group ’s nursery history , from the original 8 K bay width multi span with 3 m height under gutter set up in 1993 to the modern 12.8 m with a rooftree height of 8.50 m built in 2008 .
Despite the telling longevity and erosion - free condition of these greenhouses , it ’s Erünal himself who leaves the stiff belief . A man of profound wisdom and kindness , he believes in integrity across Nation and religions . On one sojourn , come with by Armenian mate Harut Sahakyan of Greenhouse Engineering , Erünal warmly welcomed the group , saying : " I have many Armenian ally from my time in Istanbul . Please search our facilities and portion in our expertise — there are no secrets among friend . "
Today , Ayer Tarım produces 40 million young industrial plant and over 500,000 anthuriums each year , furnish the Turkish market place and exporting to Europe . cross 6 hectares of glasshouse , the company employ 120 people . certify a holistic approach path , Ayer Tarım allow its employees with their own greenhouse space to grow vegetable for the company ’s canteen and their crime syndicate .
" Ergün Erünal ’s journeying , marked by resiliency , innovation , and a flavor of collaborationism , continues to urge on across diligence and edge — a will to a life well - lived and a legacy of excellence . "
For more information : Richel GroupQuartier de la gare13810 Eygalieres , FranceTel . : +33 ( 0 ) 4 90 95 14 68Email:[email protected]www.richel - group.com
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