Turkey launches antitrust probe into 17 tire companies

Ankara – Turkish authorities have started an investigation into 17 tire companies operating in the field of tire production and distribution, the official body announced 11 Dec.

The official probe follows a preliminary investigation, the findings of which were “serious and sufficient” to launch the process, said Turkey’s competition authority Rekabet.

The companies are being investigated to determine whether they violated regulations concerning price-fixing, control-of-supply to the market or activities that restrict or hinder competition.

The companies named by the authority are as follows:

o Abdulkadir Ozcan Automotive Tyre Industry Trade Inc.
o Abdullah Ozdogan Trade Automotive Petroleum Construction Machinery Industry Import and Export Ltd
o Aydin Tyre Sales. Service. Ltd. Co.
o Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci Tire Industry and Trade Inc.
o Cengizler Auto Tire Marketing Construction. Tourism Transportation Textile Real Estate Import and Export Industry Trade Ltd Co.
o Goodyear Tires Inc.
o Gurlas Auto Tire Industry Trade Ltd. Co.
o Hankook Tires Inc.
o Karde?ler Transportation Rim Mot. Vehicles Service Services Trade Ltd. Co.
o Michelin Tires Trading Inc.
o Module Tire Automotive Trade Joint Stock Company
o Automotive Tires Distribution Inc.
o Ozcanlar Tire Industry and Trade Ltd. Co.
o Pirelli Automobile Tires Inc.
o Prometeon Turkey Industrial and Commercial Tires Inc.
o Prolas Autom. Transport. Hardware Industry and Trade Ltd. Co.
o Tatko Tire Industry and Trade Inc.