Federal Tire joins ITMA
Leading Taiwanese tyre manufacturer, Federal Tire, is the latest company to join the Imported Tyre Manufacturers Association (ITMA).
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President’s message
2013 was an exceptional year for ITMA. I’m delighted to have seen our membership numbers swell to record levels which I think not only reflects the increasing complexity that tyre manufacturers and importers face, but also the ever-improving benefits that membership of ITMA brings. This…
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ITMA supports CRIA conference
As part of its ongoing partnership with the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA), ITMA is pleased to be supporting this year’s China Rubber Conference. Due to be held in Qingdao, China, from March 25th to 28th, the event is expected to be China’s largest and…
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European market surveillance regulation
A new proposal to introduce a market surveillance Regulation across the whole of the EU has been recently passed through the European Parliament. As ITMA welcomes anything which improves enforcement of non-compliant products in the marketplace, ITMA and most other industry bodies, will not oppose…
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Extra product assistance for ITMA members
ITMA has teamed up with specialist independent automotive testing company Tyre Reifen Engineering and Development (TREAD), to provide its members with a cost effective solution for tyre test and development work. TREAD is an independent automotive testing company specialising in tyre development. With more than…
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Technical boost for Spanish wholesalers
ADINE, the National Association of Tyre Importers and Distributors, in the Iberian Peninsula has become the latest organisation to join the Imported Tyre Manufacturers Association (ITMA). ADINE will become an Affiliate Member of ITMA from the start of 2014, giving its own members greater and…
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ITMA sponsors ERJ conference
This November, tyre industry professionals from around the world will gather in Brussels for the Tire Rubber Recycling conference, organised by publishers ERJ. In addition to attending the event to participate in the discussions taking place, ITMA will be one of the headline sponsors of…
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New Scandinavian winter truck tyre regulations
ITMA members selling winter truck tyres which are likely to be used in the Scandinavian region should be aware of new regulations that have just been approved. A detailed briefing document has been issued to all members outlining the changes, which can also be found…
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ITMA supports ETRMA ‘End of waste’ proposals for truck tyre casings
In an attempt to eradicate difficulties which can occur when end of life tyre casings are transported between different locations and countries, ITMA is placing its support behind recent ETRMA proposals which are being put to the European Commission. Currently, most EU states consider ELT…
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New advice for UK safety defects and recalls
Tyre manufacturers marketing their products in the UK are being advised to familiarise themselves with a new Code of Practice on Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls. The Code which has been issued by VOSA, the UK’s government agency with responsibility for product safety in the…