LA VITA
E LA CARRIERA IN KASTAŞ

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.

Ho iniziato nel 2011 come operatore di presse sottovuoto e continuo la mia vita lavorativa come addetto al controllo qualità e operatore di carrelli elevatori. Sono felice di lavorare in collaborazione con i miei colleghi e di essere apprezzato dai miei manager.
È molto bello far parte di una struttura in costante sviluppo.
Ho imparato che la fiducia e il lavoro disciplinato sono la chiave del successo nella mia lunga vita in Kastas. Kastas è la mia seconda casa. Nella mia vita sociale raccomando con orgoglio di essere e di essere un dipendente Kastas.

Dopo aver trascorso 10 anni nel settore dell'industria aerospaziale e della difesa, dal 2013 lavoro presso Kastas Sealing Technologies, dove ho avuto l'opportunità di mettere a frutto la mia esperienza.
Durante questo periodo, ho avuto l'opportunità di crescere ulteriormente nella mia azienda, che mi dà tranquillità e fiducia con un senso di appartenenza e mi sostiene con la sua struttura stabile e in via di sviluppo, insieme ai miei amici che mi ispirano con lo spirito del lavoro di squadra.
Vorrei esprimere la mia gratitudine alla mia azienda e a tutti i miei colleghi che mi hanno sostenuto, contribuito e aggiunto valore in questo processo.

In precedenza, ho lavorato in diversi settori e in diverse aziende per circa 3 anni. Ho incontrato Kastas su raccomandazione di un amico e sono stata assunta immediatamente. Sono qui da 30 anni. In breve, ho vissuto qui tutti i bei periodi della mia vita, compresa la mia giovinezza, il periodo del fidanzamento, gli anni del matrimonio, la maternità.
Quando ho iniziato a lavorare qui, ho avuto le stesse difficoltà di tutti gli altri, ma le condizioni di lavoro e l'ambiente di lavoro erano stati progettati in modo tale che una donna potesse adattarsi facilmente. I miei colleghi mi hanno sempre sostenuta e motivata durante il processo di apprendimento. I miei superiori erano sempre disponibili ogni volta che avevo bisogno di aiuto, quindi mi sono adattata facilmente. Sono qui da 30 anni, un mese, due mesi, un anno, due anni. Questo posto è diventato come una famiglia per me. Kastas è diventata la mia seconda casa, dove trascorro più tempo che a casa, dove torno ogni giorno senza annoiarmi.

Sono venuto nel luglio 2008 per un colloquio di lavoro presso lo stabilimento AOSB di KASTAŞ Sealing Technologies, e in questi colloqui ho incontrato una prospettiva importante e diversa. KASTAŞ, che considera sempre le risorse umane come la base della crescita e dello sviluppo, mi ha offerto opportunità in cinque diversi reparti. Come ingegnere all'inizio della sua carriera, mi ha chiesto quale reparto mi fosse più vicino, dove mi sarebbe piaciuto lavorare e dove sarei stato motivato. Sapendo che i giovani ingegneri in Turchia di solito fanno domanda per tutti i reparti, indipendentemente dalla descrizione del lavoro, KASTAŞ ha avuto l'idea di trasformare questa situazione in qualcosa di positivo e di consentire alle menti davvero giovani di iniziare a lavorare nei reparti in cui possono essere produttive. Questo era un punto importante per me e volevo iniziare a lavorare nel reparto Tecnologie degli stampi, cioè nella cucina principale di KASTAŞ. In questo modo, avrei avuto l'opportunità di imparare tutti i processi di progettazione e produzione fin dal primo momento in cui un prodotto veniva creato. Da quando sono stato assunto, ho continuato a lavorare in Kastas con la stessa motivazione. Ho imparato per esperienza che è importante che le persone svolgano compiti e progetti in reparti in cui lavoreranno con motivazione ed entusiasmo, come fonte di successo. Credo anche che una comunicazione corretta e un ambiente di lavoro stimolante, dinamico, allegro e sincero giochino un ruolo importante nel rafforzare il successo. Spero che l'energia e il successo di Kastas continuino ad aumentare.

Ho conosciuto Kastas durante il mio tirocinio estivo al terzo anno di università. Dopo il mio periodo di tirocinio di due mesi, ho iniziato a lavorare in Kastas dopo la laurea. Ho iniziato il mio percorso professionale da zero nel reparto acquisti e ora sono al mio ventesimo anno e continuo a lavorare come responsabile finanziario.
Prima di tutto, Kastas è una buona scuola. Essere di Kastas e lavorare in Kastas significa fiducia per me. Come persona che ha vissuto questa esperienza, posso dire che Kastas apre bellissime porte a coloro che vogliono migliorarsi e specializzarsi nel proprio campo. Kastas apprezza i suoi dipendenti e si percepisce questo valore dal giorno in cui si entra a far parte dell'azienda.
Quando ho iniziato la mia carriera in Kastas, eravamo in 120, ora siamo quasi 700. Sono molto orgoglioso di far parte di un'azienda in costante crescita, di vederla crescere giorno dopo giorno e di viverla insieme. A volte potremmo non rendercene conto nella nostra vita lavorativa quotidiana, ma è una bella sensazione guardare indietro e vedere quanto siamo arrivati lontano.

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!