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MIRA hosts ITMA technical committee

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ITMA

Reinforcing its technical credentials and network of industry contacts, ITMA’s members and European technical committee held its most recent meeting at the MIRA Technology Park in Warwickshire. As well as discussing a raft of technical and regulatory issues, the group … Read more

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Another new member for ITMA

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ITMA

PT Multistrada Arah Saranah or ‘MASA’ is the latest tyre manufacturer to call upon the support and expertise of ITMA by joining as a member. Multistrada manufactures both passenger car and motorcycle radial tyres under the Achilles and Corsa brands. … Read more

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ITMA hosts Chinese industry delegation

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

ITMA recently hosted a delegation from the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) who are seeking to further strengthen their links with Europe. The first of several planned meetings between the two organisations, it was held at the request of CRIA … Read more

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Taking centre stage

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

The inaugural Tire Labelling and Marketing conference was recently held in Brussels and ITMA played a pivotal role in proceedings. As well as being one of the key event sponsors, ITMA’s representatives also chaired several conference sessions. The event covered … Read more

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ITMA’s first GRRF meeting

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

In recognition of its growing stature and representation within the global tyre industry, ITMA recently attended its first ever meeting as an official ‘observer’ to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear … Read more

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Further technical updates

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

Staying abreast of the many technical and legislative updates affecting the sale of tyres within Europe is one of the key benefits of membership of ITMA. The association’s European technical committee meet regularly to discuss and receive details of the … Read more

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Greater Expansion for ITMA

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

With the new tyre labelling system re-enforcing the need for non-EU based tyre manufacturers to remain fully informed about all legislative and technical updates, ITMA is set to expand its membership further. The company has recently received a further three … Read more

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Ongoing Investment

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

Several of ITMA’s members have recently announced substantial investment plans which will see them significantly increase their production and technical capabilities. Shandong Linglong, recently signed a contract to purchase 49 hectares of land for a new manufacturing facility in Thailand. … Read more

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Tyre labelling comes of age

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ITMA

After many months of planning, the new European tyre labelling system has now been introduced. The labels are designed to give consumers a much more informed choice about the performance characteristics of different products when selecting replacement tyres. Currently there … Read more

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Chinese tyre makers further strengthen their links with Europe

Posted on October 22, 2012 by ITMA

Chinese tyre manufacturers are boosting their efforts to develop further links with European markets following a recent and very positive meeting between the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) and Europe’s Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA). The first of several planned … Read more

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