The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has expanded its global network with the addition of the Thailand Automotive Manufacturers Association (TATMA) as its ninth Affiliate Member, strengthening the organisation’s presence in Southeast Asia
TATMA joins TIP’s growing network of Affiliate Members, which also include the Australian Tyre Industry Council (ATIC), Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association of India (ATMA), British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA), Tyres Europe, Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA), Korea Tire Manufacturers Association (KOTMA), Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) and the United States Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA). By joining TIP, TATMA supports its work to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges across the global tyre value chain, while providing TIP with greater regional insight into one of the world’s most important tyre manufacturing hubs.
Thailand is the world’s second-largest tyre-exporting country by volume and plays an important role in developing circular economy initiatives across the tyre industry. According to TIP, TATMA’s membership will support information and knowledge exchange on topics including end-of-life tyre (ELT) management, tyre circularity and sustainable manufacturing.
Larisa Kryachkova, Executive Director of TIP, said: “We are pleased to welcome TATMA to our network. The tyre trade associations’ local insights inform our global sustainability-related activities. Through our expanding and diverse membership, we are strengthening our shared vision of a sustainable tyre value chain.”
Keeratisuda Khakhong, Secretary General of TATMA, added: “We recognise TIP as the global platform for addressing key ESG challenges facing the tyre industry, particularly in the areas of tyre and road wear particles, end-of-life tyres and sustainable raw materials. Through this partnership, we look forward to active knowledge exchange, sharing best practices and engaging with global affiliates to support the tyre industry towards a more sustainable future.”
