Dear Stakeholders,
All projected scenarios regarding the near future of the world today indicate that we are on the brink of significant environmental, social, and economic changes. They emphasize the need for us to take action to protect and strengthen our planet, environment, and business models in order to leave a more livable and sustainable world for future generations.
As Tatko, in our tyre journey that began in 1927 during the inception years of modern Turkey, we have continuously learned, adapted, and added value to our employees, business partners, and industry for 98 years.
Currently, where continuous change has brought us today, although we operate in a
traditional line of business, Tatko Lastik has become a technology company, a service
company and an entrepreneurial company that produces solutions and implements the
innovations we realize with our own employees.
Despite operating in a traditional industry, the continuous evolution has transformed Tatko Tyre into an entrepreneurial company that functions not only as a tyre manufacturer but also as a technology and service provider, developing and implementing innovations internally with our employees.
Our aim is to become the beloved, most innovative, and industry-leading company in all aspects by creating business models and solutions that shape the tyre industry and bring about differentiation. We strive to add value to all stakeholders, including our employees, customers, and suppliers, transparently and ethically, while adhering to sustainable practices.
To prepare for our upcoming second century, we have initiated a comprehensive cultural transformation encompassing our vision, strategy, organization, technology, processes, and all systems. This transformation aims to create the most appropriate business solutions and models for our employees and customers, elevating our culture further and adding value to the entire ecosystem.
In our distribution channel management, we have started the pioneer multi-brand retail tyre chain LastikPark, which reaches 500 locations across 81 provinces, with the motto "All the brands you are looking for are here". We have diversified this concept with multi-channel applications such as HerLastik, LastikVS, Lastik Ustam, and Point-S signs, transforming it into an ecosystem with over 800 points of presence.
We have launched the first portal designed for tire dealers in Turkey. With the widest product range and high product availability, we continue to develop this service to provide the most suitable solutions for our customers' needs. By monitoring our stocks in real-time, we adapt multiple platforms and projects simultaneously to deliver products to our customers quickly and with maximum accuracy.
In fleet management, our Commercial Tyres business unit adds value to our fleet customers through our 360° service packages, including tailor-made tyre supply, road assistance, uninterrupted operational support, retreading, and digital fleet management software.
Through our Rubber and Consumables business unit, operating for 30 years, we not only serve as Turkey's distributor for global brands but also provide a wide range of brands and products, supplying nearly 150 tyre retreading plants and over 3,000 tyre service and repair centers, creating a difference.
With our off-road tyre business unit, we continue our uninterrupted services in the categories of construction, agricultural, and industrial tyres with our extensive brand portfolio and the industry's most expert team.
As Tatko Tyre, in both off-highway and commercial tyre operations, we have environmentally friendly operations that allow us to make "70 million kg (70,000 tons) of tyres" reusable for more than 30 years, thanks to our "largest retreading capacity in Turkey" realized in our Gebze and İzmir facilities.
Our Dilovası Central Tyre Hub, Ankara Central Warehouse, which we launched in 2022, and all our regional branch depots across the country ensure uninterrupted logistics operations.
Through our "Human-Centric Digitalization" transformation at Tatko Tyre, we will continue to generate sustainable values for our country and industry, collaborating with our 700 employees, business partners, and all stakeholders. We remain committed to creating agile solutions and offering innovations.
Best regards,
Vedat ÖZÇELİK