Berg Propulsion expands business in Turkey

Berg Propulsion has opened new offices in Istanbul to develop its regional presence, led by newly appointed general manager of Berg Propulsion Eurasia, Mustafa Müslüm.

The site will have a new sales team and take responsibility for contract management, product support and service.

The move also aligns with wider expansion by Berg Propulsion, which has already seen Michael Petersen appointed as general manager, Asia Pacific and Jorgen Karlsson as general manager, Europe & Americas.

Berg Propulsion is a Swedish company that designs and manufactures controllable-pitch propellers for the marine industry.

Müslüm led regional activities on behalf of Berg Propulsion between 2005 and 2013 in Istanbul and Dubai, before working for Reintjes Eurasia and then Schottel Turkey.

“[Turkey] is a leading shipbuilding nation and its prowess in tug construction aligns closely with the investments Berg Propulsion is making in product development, production capacity and service support,” says Jonas Nyberg, managing director – western hemisphere, Berg Propulsion.  “This is a very important market and we are delighted to serve clients through our Istanbul office and deploy the specialised knowledge of products, experience and contacts which Mustafa Müslüm brings back to Berg Propulsion.”

“I am proud to be appointed general manager for Berg Propulsion Eurasia and to contribute to Berg Propulsion’s new market organisation. I look forward to getting to work and delivering growth in a crucial market for the company,” says Müslüm. “This is a significant development for marine propulsion options in Türkiye and a further step in Berg Propulsion’s ambitions to offer close support worldwide.”