Machine Tools Industrialists and Businessmen Association (TIAD) of Turkey is a professional organization established in 1992 with the aim of gathering industrialists and businessmen dealing with imports, exports, manufacturing, wholesale and/or retail trade of machine tools, their complementary accessories and tooling equipment; which are among the fundamental means of the manufacturing processes. The mission of the Association is to represent its members in the best way on all national and international platforms.

By August 2014, the number of TIAD members has reached 180 and more than 80 % of the machine tools demand in Turkey is met by TIAD members.

TIAD performs activities both for the benefit of the country and its members. These activities are carried out through Committees and Working Groups constituted within its corporate structure.

In order to contribute to the provision of qualified manpower required for our country and to support the need for qualified technical personnel required by the whole manufacturing sector especially by TIAD members, TIAD providers occupational and technical training under the roof of TIAD Academy with experience and assurance guaranteed.