VIDA Y CARRERA
EN KASTAS

My name is Valeria Albertini, and I am the Regional Sales Manager at Kastas Italy. I am passionate about my work, and I’m dedicated to contributing to the company’s success with my skills, hard work, and focus on achieving results.
Before joining Kastas, I gained 17 years of experience in the seals industry for hydraulic, pneumatic, and rotary applications. I worked for companies like Freudenberg and STS (a Kastas distributor), handling customer service, purchasing, marketing, accounting, and budget planning and management. These roles gave me a deep understanding of the industry and helped me build valuable skills.
I started my journey at Kastas in 2022. Since then, I’ve had the chance to grow professionally and personally in an exciting and challenging environment.
Being an employee at Kastas means being part of an international and innovative company that values teamwork and individual contributions. For me, it’s a great opportunity to use my skills to work on exciting projects with talented colleagues in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Kastas has given me the chance to learn more about international markets and develop strategies to grow the business in Italy. The company has shown trust in me by giving me an important role in expanding the Italian branch, which has been a big opportunity for my professional growth.

En 2011, empecé mi vida laboral como operario de prensa de vacío y continúo como operario de control de calidad de entrada y carretilla elevadora. Trabajo en colaboración con mis compañeros y me alegra que mis jefes me valoren.
Es muy agradable formar parte de una estructura en constante desarrollo.
En mi larga vida en Kastas, he aprendido que el camino al éxito pasa por la confianza y el trabajo disciplinado. Kastas es mi segundo hogar. Recomiendo con orgullo ser un empleado de Kastas en mi vida social.

Después de 10 años trabajando en el sector de la Industria Aeroespacial / Defensa, trabajo en Kastas Sealing Technologies desde 2013, lo que me ha dado la oportunidad de utilizar esta experiencia y trayectoria.
Durante este período, he tenido la oportunidad de desarrollarme aún más con mis amigos que me inspiran con el espíritu de trabajo en equipo en mi empresa, que me da paz y confianza con un sentido de pertenencia, me apoya con su estructura estable y en desarrollo.
Me gustaría expresar mi gratitud a mi empresa y a todos mis compañeros que me apoyaron, contribuyeron y aportaron valor añadido en este proceso.

Trabajé en diferentes sectores y en diferentes empresas durante unos 3 años. Conocí Kastas por recomendación de un amigo y me contrataron inmediatamente. Llevo aquí 30 años. En resumen, he vivido aquí todos los periodos bonitos de mi vida, incluida mi juventud, mi periodo de noviazgo, mis años de matrimonio y mi maternidad.
Cuando empecé a trabajar aquí, tuve dificultades como todo el mundo, pero las condiciones de nuestro trabajo y el entorno laboral estaban diseñados de tal manera que una mujer podía adaptarse fácilmente. Mis compañeros siempre me apoyaron y motivaron durante el proceso de aprendizaje. Mis jefes estuvieron a mi lado siempre que necesité apoyo, así que me adapté fácilmente. Llevo aquí 30 años, un mes, dos meses, un año, dos años. Este lugar se ha convertido en una familia para mí. Kastas se ha convertido en mi segundo hogar, donde paso más tiempo que en mi casa, donde vuelvo todos los días sin aburrirme.

En julio de 2008, llegué a KASTAŞ Sealing Technologies Vine para una entrevista de trabajo en la fábrica AOSB, me encontré con una perspectiva importante y diferente en estas entrevistas. KASTAŞ, que siempre ve la base del crecimiento y el desarrollo como valiosos recursos humanos, me ofreció ofertas para cinco departamentos diferentes. Como ingeniero al principio de su vida empresarial, me preguntó cuál era el departamento que más se acercaba a mí, en el que me gustaría trabajar y en el que me sentiría motivado. Sabiendo que en Turquía los jóvenes ingenieros suelen presentarse a todos los departamentos, independientemente de la descripción del puesto, KASTAŞ tuvo la idea de convertir esta situación en positiva y permitir que mentes realmente jóvenes empezaran a trabajar en departamentos en los que pudieran ser productivos. Este era un punto importante para mí y quise empezar a trabajar en el departamento de Tecnologías del Molde, es decir, en la cocina principal de KASTAŞ. Así, tendría la oportunidad de aprender todos los procesos de diseño y producción desde el primer momento en que se creaba un producto. Desde mi nombramiento, he seguido trabajando en Kastas con la misma motivación. He aprendido por experiencia que es importante que las personas realicen tareas y proyectos en departamentos en los que trabajen motivadas y entusiastas como fuente de éxito. También creo que la comunicación adecuada y un entorno de trabajo emocionante, dinámico, alegre y sincero desempeñan un papel importante a la hora de reforzar el éxito. Espero que la energía y el éxito de Kastas sigan aumentando.

Conocí Kastas durante el período de prácticas de verano en el 3er año de mi universidad. Después de mi período de prácticas de 2 meses, empecé a trabajar en Kastas después de la graduación. Ahora estoy en mi vigésimo año en mi trayectoria profesional, que empecé aquí desde cero en el departamento de compras, y sigo trabajando como gerente de finanzas.
En primer lugar, Kastas es una buena escuela. Ser de Kastas y trabajar en Kastas significa confianza para mí. Como alguien que lo ha experimentado, puedo decir que Kastas abre hermosas puertas para aquellos que quieren mejorar y especializarse en su campo. Kastas valora a sus empleados, y sientes el valor desde el día en que formas parte de la empresa.
Cuando empecé mi carrera en Kastas, éramos 120, y ahora nos acercamos a las 700 personas. Para mí es un orgullo formar parte de una empresa que crece constantemente, ver este crecimiento día a día y vivirlo juntos. A veces no nos damos cuenta de ello en nuestra vida laboral diaria, pero es una gran sensación echar la vista atrás y ver lo lejos que hemos llegado.

I am Fatih, 40 years old, and I was born in Afyonkarahisar. I am a father of three daughters. As a vocational high school graduate, I have been working at Kastaş for 15 years.
My professional journey began in 1998 with an apprenticeship school. At that time, I had only completed primary school, and in order to continue my education, I had to work and study simultaneously. Before joining Kastaş, I gained various work experiences, but I never had the opportunity to complete my education. In 2010, I joined Kastaş, where I completed my internships and finally graduated from high school.
Professionally, my job at Kastaş was different from my previous experiences. My main profession is mold making, so before Kastaş, I always worked in metal-related jobs. However, here I was introduced to different materials such as Teflon, polyamide, and polyurethane, and I learned how to process them.
At first, I never thought my bond with Kastaş would deepen so much. But as time passed, I got to know the work environment and the people here better. The value Kastaş places on its employees truly impressed me. In none of my previous workplaces did I see employees so dedicated to their company. Seeing people voluntarily making sacrifices from their own time to ensure the work gets done was a clear indication of their sense of belonging to Kastaş.
Looking back today, I find it hard to believe how quickly these 15 years at Kastaş have passed. Here, I have not only gained professional development but also found a strong sense of family. I am proud to be a part of this big family.

I joined Kastaş in 2010. Every day since then, I’ve come to work with enthusiasm. Before Kastaş, I had no experience working in a factory environment. When I started here, it was my first time working in such a large organization that felt like a big family.
During my job search, I applied to various companies and factories, but my path crossed with Kastaş, and I began my career here 14 years ago.
I truly love Kastaş. Every day, I feel the value and appreciation for our hard work. I can even say that I miss my job when I'm on vacation. Beyond my colleagues and the friendships I’ve made here, the respect and kindness I receive from everyone reflects the people-centric culture of Kastaş. It's a workplace where everyone, regardless of position or seniority, treats each other with respect and care.
The most precious and joyful moments of my life have happened while working at Kastaş. I can honestly say that Kastaş has brought abundance and beauty into my life. In closing, I would say, 'I’m glad to be at Kastaş, and I’m proud to be a part of Kastaş.

I have been working as a Senior Planning Engineer at Kastas for the last 3 years of my 9-year career journey.
During this time, I have developed myself by taking responsibility in many areas such as production, material and contract planning in different sectors.
Thanks to the rotation system at Kastas, I have the opportunity to see and experience the processes from different perspectives by assuming different responsibilities in the planning department.
This ensures that the work is not monotonous and contributes greatly to my personal and professional development.
While in the earlier stages of my career I was usually focused on a specific area of expertise, here I have the opportunity to experience many aspects of the business. This diversity makes my job more enjoyable and instructive. Kastas adopts a solution-oriented approach when there is a problem and communication with management is very open, which helps us to move things forward quickly and efficiently.
Despite the intense work pace, the dynamic work environment increases productivity and helps reduce stress.
The fact that Kastas has both order-based and stock-based production processes helped me learn different techniques in terms of planning.
These experiences helped me to gain different perspectives while improving my problem solving skills. This broad perspective I gained at Kastas has an important place in my career and opens new doors for me.

My name is Alpay Çavga and I work in the accounting department at Kastas. My career began in 1996 when I met Mr. Haydar. At that time, this meeting, which took place with the reference of my brother, was a turning point for me. Mr. Haydar made me feel that he trusted me and made me feel like not only an employee but also a part of Kastas. Thanks to his guidance from the very first days, I refocused on my education and continued my university education after receiving my high school diploma. This support opened new horizons in both my career and personal life.
I have been working at Kastas for almost 30 years and during this period I have felt not only as an employee but also as a kind of owner of the company. It is a great source of pride for me to witness and be a part of Kastas' growth from a small factory to one of the largest in Europe. With a sense of ownership that goes beyond work, I have tried to provide solutions for every need of the company.
The corporate structure, the discipline of working with long-term goals and the supportive atmosphere provided by the company had a great impact on both my professional and personal development. I was encouraged to contribute in different departments and processes beyond my job description. This approach not only broadened my business knowledge, but also allowed me to create a corporate memory.
Today, beyond being an employee of Kastas, I am very happy to be a part of Kastas and to have grown together with Kastas. I am grateful to everyone who has contributed to both Kastas' and my development throughout this journey. Knowing that Kastas will grow and achieve many more successes in the future makes me even more proud to be a part of this family.

My name is Rahime, I'm 49 years old.
Before Kastas, I worked in many different fields and sectors. Kastas is one of the places where I have worked for the longest years since 1993, when I started my career. Since 2018, I have been working at Kastas for almost 7 years.
Kastas means friendship and camaraderie for me. I have colleagues with whom I enjoy working. Even though working can be challenging and tiring at times, the friendships and the support of these friends keep me motivated.
We actually spend more time in our workplaces from morning to night than in our own homes. Therefore, feeling belonging and being happy where you are is very important for working life. This place is almost like my second home. Kastas is a place that values people, that brings us together and makes us feel this value through the gifts given on important days or through the events and activities organized in our daily work life. I am very happy to be here with a work organization that values people and the benefits it provides. I am glad to be a Kastas employee!