Demand for Tiny Houses and Caravans After Earthquake

Demand for Tiny Houses and Caravans After Earthquake
Demand for Tiny Houses and Caravans After Earthquake

After the Kahramanmaraş-based earthquakes, the demand for caravans and tiny houses is increasing, while the producers are having difficulties in fulfilling the orders. Ever since the transition to collective life, people's wishes zamThe current “need for a quiet life in private areas” continues to increase in recent years. After the epidemics and natural disasters that affected the whole world, people's search for a living space began to differ. Mobile homes, caravans or prefabricated buildings, which are the most special alternatives, have become an important sector when we cannot leave or enter the houses.

These vehicles, where those who want an isolated life can stay in the comfort of their own home, meet all the needs such as living and bedrooms, as well as bathrooms and toilets, came to the fore again after the earthquakes that took place on 6 February. Caravans, which offer both practical use and installation in the desired location, are especially in demand from the earthquake zone. manufacturers, same zamHe states that the demand for caravans, which brings users together with a safe life, has increased tens of times. The hectic shift is expected to take months, as manufacturers are already working day and night to keep up with demand.

WORK HAS STARTED FOR THE EXHIBITION THAT WILL BRING BOTH THE CARAVAN AND SMALL HOUSE SECTORS TOGETHER

On the other hand, feverish work continues for the “Caravan Show Euraisa Fair and Tiny Home Show Fair” that will bring together the caravan and tiny house industry in the coming months. The two fairs were co-hosted by BİFAŞ United Fuar Yapım AŞ with the support of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) and KOSGEB. zamImportant works are being carried out in the country and abroad for the fair, which will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center between September 27 and October 1, which will be realized as

In addition to motorhomes, caravans, vans, special purpose vehicles, mobile service caravans, commercial caravans, mobile homes, steel-prefabricated structures and travel trailers, the fair will take place on an area of ​​approximately 25 thousand square meters with the participation of more than 150 companies and more than 250 brands. From outdoor products to solar panels, there will be all kinds of product and service providers related to the sector.

“CARAVAN AND SMALL HOUSE MANUFACTURERS MOVE ALL THEIR OPPORTUNITIES”

In his statement on the subject, BİFAŞ Chairman Ümit Vural said that after the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, the manufacturers of the sector allocated all their capacities to the earthquake victims, and the companies that produce 7/24 delivered the products to the region at cost.

Expressing that as a company, they have been with the earthquake victims with all their means from the first day, Vural said that they signed different organizations to activate the companies, especially at the caravan transportation point.

Pointing to the increasing interest in caravans in recent years, Vural said, “After the earthquakes, this interest has increased so much that our producers, who are now mobilizing all their capacities, still cannot keep up with the demands.” said.

“THE ROLE OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DISASTER PERIOD WILL BE EXPLAINED”

Ümit Vural said that they will create additional halls related to security and disaster issues at the Tiny Home Show and Caravan Show Euraisa Fair, which will be held on September 27-October 1 and which is one of the most important fairs in the Eurasia region.

Underlining that they aim to raise awareness among citizens in this way, Vural emphasized that the role of tiny houses and caravans in disaster periods will be explained.

Noting that Turkish manufacturers will enter the global arena thanks to the fair, Vural explained that they also carry out procurement committees from nearly 100 countries and that nearly 50 thousand professional visitors are expected. Stating that they will organize an organization that will bring together caravan enthusiasts globally, Vural said, “We think that the fair, which will achieve a trade volume of around 1 billion Turkish liras, will see more demand for alternative living spaces and damaged building owners this year in case of natural disasters.” he said.