Triangle Tyre Company, one of China’s largest tyre producers, has lifted its product development and sales efforts by becoming the latest company to join Europe’s Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA). By joining ITMA, the company will have access to a host of technical, legislative and…
To provide consumers with a more informed choice when selecting their replacement tyres, new tyre labelling regulations come into force later this year. The new labels will rate the tyre’s fuel efficiency, wet braking performance and exterior noise emissions. The introduction of the new rules…
Since its inception some 30 years ago, ITMA has worked tirelessly to represent the interests of non-EU based manufacturers selling their products in the UK and Europe. ITMA continues to play an active role in the area, working with many relevant interest groups, organisations and…
The scale of the popularity of imported tyre brands within the UK and mainland Europe has been highlighted in the Tyre Industry Federation’s (TIF) new industry factbook. The book which is freely available from the TIF website, offers a guide to the UK tyre industry from…
A new standardised industry product adjudication form is one of the latest additions to the growing number of resources available to ITMA members in its secure online resource bank. The form, which is used by retailers when returning tyres to manufacturers for inspection, has been…
Two more major international tyre manufacturers have joined the Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA) taking its membership numbers to record levels.Shandong Linglong and Nexen Tire have become the association’s latest recruits bringing the total number of members up to 15, including five who have joined…
In order to comply with REACH legislation that was introduced at the beginning of last year, many tyre manufacturers and importers had to make a number of changes to their production and administration processes. Recent investigations by enforcement agencies across Europe have demonstrated the importance…
Described by some as one of the biggest changes to affect the tyre industry in recent years, new tyre labelling regulations for car and truck tyres will come into force from 1st November 2012. The regulations are designed to provide consumers with information on the…
ITMA has further boosted its technical expertise and capabilities after being approved as a member of the Scandinavian Tyre and Rim Organisation (STRO). Having been accepted to STRO, ITMA will have improved access to the latest and most comprehensive technical tyre information available. The increased…
All businesses operating in the tyre industry, whether they are retailers, wholesalers, importers or manufacturers, are well aware of the economic challenges the industry faces. Soaring raw materials costs, record rubber prices, increased fuel costs, rising inflation and a host of other variables mean that…