Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) said Wednesday it endorsed En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corp. as a model end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility.
Located in Mexico, Pampanga, En Tsumugi is the first in the Philippines and marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to promote responsible ELV management.
En Tsumugi is a wholly-owned venture of the Hung family, owners of local metal recycling companies Supreme Mile Trading Corp. (SMTC) and CoroCrown Corp.
The facility is the result of a pilot project led by Japanese ELV dismantler Tsuruoka Co., Ltd. and supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with business development and technical assistance from several Japanese businesses including TMP and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
“The establishment of a local ELV dismantler aligns with the goals of the ‘Toyota Global 100 Dismantlers Project,’ which aims to establish a network of proper ELV dismantling facilities worldwide,” said TMP president Masando Hashimoto during the inauguration ceremony of En Tsumugi in Pampanga.
En Tsumugi, which is open to all car makes, will serve as a benchmark for the local recycling industry, promoting environmental sustainability and the adoption of best practices and foreign expertise.
The facility will address the environmental challenges posed by ELVs, such as pollution and resource depletion, by promoting proper dismantling and recycling practices, which also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
TMP said it has been actively involved in the project, providing technical support in various areas, such as environmental compliance, facility design, dismantling methodology, equipment requirements, and hazardous waste management.
It also donated five ELVs, including a hybrid electric vehicle, to En Tsumugi for training purposes.
En Tsumugi is the fourth ELV dismantler in Southeast Asia to receive Toyota’s endorsement, following similar facilities in Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
