Founded under the leadership of business professionals from Bursa and inspired by European non-governmental organizations, Turkish Woodworking Machinery Industrialists Association (AİMSAD) was established on June 6, 2014, in Istanbul. AİMSAD aims to promote cooperation among companies operating in the Turkish woodworking machinery industry and related side industries, develop solutions to all sector-related problems through shared wisdom, and to elevate the industry to higher levels in both domestic and global markets by undertaking various projects. Since its inception, AİMSAD has carried out numerous initiatives for the development of the sector, earning appreciation for its successful efforts and increasing its membership over the years.