PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the plastics and chemical business dedicated to enhancing quality of life, and TPBI Public Company Limited (TPBI Group), Thailand's leading fully integrated packaging manufacturer and exporter trusted by top global clients, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on collaborative innovation for sustainable product development and plastic management under the concept "Innovative Plastics for Sustainability." The signing ceremony took place at the Customer Solutions Center (CSC), Energy Complex Building A, 1st Floor, Bangkok, on July 3, 2025.
Mr. Saroj Putthammawong, Chief Operating Officer - Value Added Products of GC, stated that this partnership stems from the shared vision of both companies, who firmly believe that sustainability and innovation are key drivers for long-term growth. This collaboration aims to elevate the standards of plastic research and product development, with a strong focus on minimizing environmental impact at every stagefrom material selection and production processes to usage and end-of-life managementcreating a truly functional circular economy. This will be realized through joint studies and pilot projects driven by three core focus areas that will help steer industry-wide change:
Mr. Somsak Borrisuttanakul, Chairman of the Executive Committee of TPBI Group, added that ever since GC began its production operations, TPBI Group's relationship with GC has grown beyond that of a typical "business partner" to become a "co-innovator" in driving sustainability through various joint innovation projects. Both companies have tested, learned, and co-developed practical solutions, resulting in new knowledge and solutions that balance environmental and commercial needs. This MOU is not merely the start of a new collaboration, but rather a fusion of forces and an expansion of an existing partnership to make it more systematic, flexible, and unconstrained in creative thinking. It will also enable teams from TPBI and its subsidiary, T.A.K. Packaging, to work closely with GC under a robust framework. He expressed confidence that this collaboration will lead to tangible innovation outcomes in product development and sustainable plastic managementenhancing the quality of plastic products to meet the demands of the modern world while boosting Thailand's competitiveness on the global stage.
This partnership marks another significant milestone for GC and TPBI Group as they continue to drive positive changes with a commitment to advancing the industry through research and development of innovative plastics and chemicals that not only meet current needs but also propel the transition to future-ready materials aligned with megatrendsensuring superior quality, efficient resource use, and minimal environmental impact. Together, this next step will help elevate the packaging industry towards a truly sustainable future.