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Europe’s tyre markets are bouncing back to pre-crisis levels latest ITMA statistics suggest. Lead by increased truck tyre sales which as always are one of the best indicators of economic activity car tyre sales too are also on the upswing … Read more

In recognition of ITMA’s widening membership and increased levels of activity within Europe’s decision making corridors, the Association’s latest technical and general meetings were held in Dusseldorf.

ITMA’s next member’s meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 24th September in Dusseldorf. During the meeting, member will discuss a number of key issues and developments affecting the sale of tyres within the EU.

ITMA technical partner, Tread Ltd, has made a number of refinements to its test sheets resulting in clearer explanations that will help tyre designers target specific development areas. The new sheets utilise best practice from OEM test processes and include … Read more

Following its initial meetings with CRIA, the Chinese Rubber Industry Association, last year, ITMA has recently held further successful talks and discussions about how the two organisations can work together.

ITMA recently played a key role at a major international tyre conference in China. As part of the 5th China International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessory Exhibition, ITMA president Alfred Graham, addressed around 500 delegates attending the ChinaGRTAE conference.

Regretfully, ITMA’s participation in the 2014 Future Tire Conference in Brussels failed to materialise following the cancellation of the event.

ITMA technical partner, Tread Ltd, has recently made several investments to expand the services available to members.

As well as playing an important role in one of Europe’s major tyre conferences, ITMA will also be addressing ChinaGRTAE – part of the 5th China International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessory Exhibition.

ITMA has announced that its 2014 annual general meeting will be held in the grand surroundings of Windsor Castle in the UK.