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Device Laboratory, and the R&D Park, in 2021. Designed by our R&D Center, Aygaz Mini Barbecue
the Center’s total area has expanded the Mini Barbecue features a ceramic- won the Good Design
from 772 m to 1,437 m . 2 coated die-cast structure to distribute
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heat evenly. Cooking the foods without Award in the “Sports,
The R&D Center’s ongoing projects wood or coal fire also serves to reduce Hobby, Game, Kids
include enhancing existing and environmental impact. This product, Products and Fashion
developing new LPG-powered which works with Aygaz Mini Cooktop Accessories” category at
products and improving the quality Extra, was recognized with the Good
of LPG. Improving efficiency through Design award at the 2021 Design Week the 2021 Design Week
automation systems and modernization, Turkey event. Turkey event.
researching alternative and clean
energy sources, and digitalization with Technology and Digitalization
intelligent products are among the At Aygaz, we strive to accurately
Center’s focus areas. The experienced analyze the requirements of digital
team at the R&D Center aims to develop transformation, which accelerated
new technologies to contribute to during the COVID-19 pandemic, and
business processes and create value for follow the global and industry trends
stakeholders. In addition to positioning closely. We identify risks with an
us at the forefront of the industry, agile working culture and a proactive
the R&D Center also delivers financial approach and determine our digital
benefits and helps us increase our transformation strategies accordingly.
competitiveness in the market with As a company with 60 years of history,
projects designed to create value for we focus on digital transformation
society and the environment. With and innovation in the LPG sector. To
the Center and the participation of us, technology and digitalization are
all stakeholders, we aim to launch important tools for swiftly responding
exemplary projects in the LPG industry. to customer expectations.

At Aygaz R&D Center, we highly value We use advanced technologies and
university – industry collaborations. data analytics to ensure customer
Accordingly, we collaborated with satisfaction and leverage process
eight universities and cooperated
with TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and
Technological Research Council of
Turkey) in 2021. Three projects, run
as part of the TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501
Industrial R&D Projects Grant Scheme
(TEYDEB -Technology and Innovation
Grant Programs Directorate), were
completed last year. The R&D Center
currently runs two projects within the
scope of the TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1707 On-
demand R&D Projects grant scheme.

Aygaz Mini Barbecue: We monitor
consumer expectations and conduct
various surveys for this purpose. In
addition to the Aygaz Mini cylinders
we introduced and the practical and
modern cooktops and stoves we
developed for use with Aygaz Mini, we
also launched Aygaz Mini Barbecue