The comparative analysis of industrial clustering

The purpose of this study is to comparatively analyze Cluster of Machinery Forming and Cluster of Industrial Air Conditioning and Cooling by evaluating the concept Industrial Clustering. At the first step, the literature is examined according to the aim and hypothesis and theoretical and conceptual framework were determined. After this process, quantitative research methods were used in the field application. T-test, anova, factor analysis and correlation analysis were used in order to evaluate findings. As a result, Cluster of Machinery Forming whish is at begining stage and Cluster of Industrial Air Conditioning and Cooling which is at the development period in İzmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone have important potential for İzmir Province. When the clustering approach is common and sustainable, all the firms in these sectors, their suppliers, customers and other related companies will benefit from it. It is expected that this study will be a kind of guidance document for primarily Cluster of Machinery Forming and Cluster of Industrial Air Conditioning and Cooling and current clusters and the ones which will be founded.