Arun Mammen, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd, has been elected as the Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA), the industry body representing India’s tyre sector. Hiroshi Yoshizane, Managing Director of Bridgestone India, has been appointed as the Vice Chairman.
A graduate of Madras Christian College, Mammen holds an MBA from Ashland University, USA. He gained industry experience through training at B F Goodrich Tire & Co. and Uniroyal Goodrich Tire & Co. in the United States. He joined MRF Ltd as Managing Director in 2004 and was elevated to Vice Chairman and Managing Director in 2017.
With ATMA set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in 2025, Mammen assumes leadership at a pivotal time. Outlining his vision for the association, he emphasized the importance of expanding membership and fostering greater inclusivity within ATMA.
Mammen outlines vision for Indian Tyre Industry’s Global Growth and Sustainability
Discussing the future of India’s tyre industry, Arun Mammen emphasized the need to position it as a key global supplier in the coming years. He highlighted his focus on advocating policy measures that enhance industry competitiveness and drive technological advancements to meet international standards.
With sustainability at the forefront, Mammen noted ongoing efforts to develop eco-friendly products through technological innovation. The industry is prioritizing the use of regenerative and recycled raw materials, adopting green energy solutions, and minimizing water consumption in manufacturing.
He also underscored the progress of the INROAD Project, an industry-led initiative aimed at developing 200,000 hectares of new rubber plantations. The plantation target is expected to be achieved within two years, with the next phase focusing on quality improvements and stakeholder training.
Founded in 1975, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) represents India’s ₹90,000 crore (approximately US$11 billion) tyre industry. Its members—Apollo Tyres, Bridgestone India, Ceat, Goodyear India, JK Tyre, and MRF—account for over 90% of the country’s tyre production.
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