Aikolon Blog

The year 2024 remained challenging in terms of plastic material availability. The impacts of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Israel were felt throughout the year, keeping global markets in a state of uncertainty. Although inflation and index-based price increases have begun to stabilize or even decline, high energy prices continue to have an effect, particularly in Europe. For example, while gas prices have decreased, they still remain significantly higher than before the start of the war in Ukraine.

Product development is a dynamic process that opens doors to numerous opportunities for enhancing and improving a product. Agile and adaptable product development not only brings visible changes to the product's functionality but also ensures its competitiveness with versatile features.

The significance of responsibility has evolved significantly. Previously, it was limited to meeting legal minimum requirements, whereas today it is understood to involve ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable practices. This shift is also evident in the fact that earlier efforts focused on reducing harmful impacts, whereas the current goal is to increase positive effects. Furthermore, the emphasis has shifted from competitiveness to building a competitive advantage.

Sustainability is increasingly evident in the values and operations of organizations. At Aikolon, sustainability has been ingrained in our values from the very beginning and is an essential part of our corporate culture.