Turkish Industry
The industrialization of Turkey really started in earnest in the 1950's when private manufacturers first began to appear in the republican era.  Turkish companies now export white goods to Europe and the rest of the world.  Turkey produces automobiles, steel, aluminum and F16 fighter jets.  Turkey is a major exporter of textiles as well as agricultural and glass products.
Istanbul is the industrial capital of the country, but there are manufacturing centers in most of the larger cities including Ankara, Bursa, Çorum, Eskisehir, Gaziantep, Izmir, Kayseri, Konya, Mersin, and even Zonguldak.  Quality has been on a steady rise since the opening of the economy in the early 1980's.  The customs union with Europe in 1996 accelerated the pace dramatically and now many manufacturers are ISO or QS certified.  Exports have grown dramatically and, after a serious drop due to the global economic crisis last year, they are beginning to climb again.
The Turkish Economy
Turkey is an emerging economy, meaning that it is growing and improving but still has some rough spots.  It is the most heavily industrialized country in its region - and that is true whether you consider its region to be South Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucuses or the Middle East! As part of the European Union accession process the government has made many reforms and improvements.  They are particularly keen to see increased direct foreign investment and  improvements in exports.
Turkish manufacturing costs are low compared to European or North American prices and are competitive with Eastern Europe.  The improved quality, available technology and geographic proximity to Europe make it a logical source for investment and procurement.  The customs union with Europe opened the door for Turkey to be a low cost point of manufacture for duty-free export into Europe.