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Gabor Sirom on Empa Electronics' strategy: R&D, expansion and acquisitions
Empa Electronics reported a 26% increase in revenue in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The Turkish company plans to sustain its growth through R&D investment, geographical expansion and acquisitions of technology companies. Speaking to Evertiq at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Gabor Sirom of Empa Electronics discussed the company's strategy, the state of Turkey's electronics industry and the outlook for the wider market.
Founded in 1989, Empa Electronics operates across several segments of the electronics industry, providing solutions for a range of industrial applications. During this year's Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, Gabor Sirom spoke to Evertiq about the company's latest financial results and its priorities for future growth.
"Revenue in the first half of 2026 increased by 26% compared with the same period in 2025, while our total gross profit grew by 19%. So we're seeing significant revenue growth. (...) Devices and systems are becoming increasingly interconnected, while demand for more energy-efficient solutions continues to rise. We believe the industry will keep expanding, creating further growth opportunities for our company," Sirom said.
According to Sirom, the growing number of connected devices and increasing demands for energy efficiency will continue to shape the electronics industry, driving demand for components and technological solutions. Against this backdrop, Empa Electronics is pursuing a growth strategy built around three main priorities.
"The first is strengthening our R&D capabilities. We have an R&D centre in Istanbul, which we are continuously expanding. The second pillar is geographical expansion across Europe and Asia. In May last year, we opened a branch in Budapest, followed by another office in Dubai a few months ago. (...) The third pillar of our strategy is investing in new OEM companies. These investments help us expand our R&D capabilities and gain access to new technologies," Sirom explained.
The conversation also turned to the Turkish electronics industry and its position in the global market. Sirom highlighted the diversity of the country's industrial base, with established strengths in automotive electronics, consumer electronics, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and industrial applications. Defence also remains an important sector.
"Turkey is in a favourable position because our industry is highly diversified. We have strong automotive and consumer electronics sectors, as well as EMS, contract manufacturing and industrial applications. We should also not overlook the defence sector, which is one of the strengths of Turkish industry. Our geographical location is another advantage. Turkey serves as a bridge between Asian suppliers and the European market, giving us a particularly favourable position from which to operate," Sirom said.
In the full video interview, available on Evertiq's YouTube channel, Gabor Sirom discusses Empa Electronics' financial performance, expansion plans and investments in emerging technologies. He also shares his perspective on the role of Turkey's electronics industry in the company's development and the trends shaping the global market.
Evertiq Expo will return to Warsaw on 21 October 2027.
