TURKISH CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (TCMA)

Foundation of the Turkish Chemical Manufacturers Association (TCMA) was laid down in 1985 based on a resolution offered by Mr. Alber Bilen and supported by industrialists Ali Mansur, Adnan Sener, Timur Erk and Serdar Eraslan. This resolution was anonymously approved later by the 320 attendants of the 1st National Industry Congress held in Ankara , Turkey . The late Prof. Dr. Ali Riza Berkem had also provided invaluable support on establishment of TCMA.

TCMA, officially established in 1986, provides professional assistance to the Turkish chemical industry with relevant representation of TCMA in the international arena and heightening the level of scientific and research activities for the domestic chemical industry.

TCMA's primary mission is to provide consultancy and assistance to chemical industry on current and emerging issues through interactions with appropriate government authorities, NGOs and the press media towards development of the chemical industry subsectors and disseminate the knowledge to the cummunity through lecturing at universities and other industry associations as part of the continuing education programs.

Being a member of CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council) since 1992, TCMA has been conveying all the current developments on emerging policies at international level to its members along with successful implementation of the Responsible Care initiative since 1993.

Having taking a leading role in the inter-sectorial associations in Turkey , TCMA is continuing to spread its service network throughout Turkey with its select competent and experienced staff and distinguished industrialist members on the Executive Board. Enrichment of our membership roster with new members from all branches of the Turkish chemical industry is an important aspect of our Association vision. We sincerely invite all of the industrialists to maintain close cooperation with the Turkish Chemical manufacturers Association under the motto of “UNITY CREATES POWER”

Timur Erk
Chairman of the Board TCMA