Tag Archives: Europe

Europe’s importers show the way

November 18th, 2014

In the first six months of 2014, the non-ETRMA import share of the European replacement tyre market has grown strongly across all main product categories. It now represents over 30 per cent of total volumes and in some major markets … Read more

Market recovery continues apace

November 18th, 2014

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

Further technical updates

November 26th, 2012

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

Chinese tyre makers further strengthen their links with Europe

October 22nd, 2012

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

President’s welcome

September 17th, 2012

As the first ITMA newsletter to be produced since I was very proudly elected as the Association’s President at our recent AGM, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts about the future of our … Read more

China’s largest tyre maker joins ITMA

July 31st, 2012

Just weeks after the introduction of the new tyre labelling regulations across Europe, Hangzhong Zhongce Rubber Company, China’s largest tyre maker, has become the latest manufacturer to call on the support, expertise and resources of the Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association … Read more

Aeolus Tyres becomes latest ITMA member

July 2nd, 2012

Aeolus Tyres, one of China’s largest tyre corporations, has become the latest manufacturer to call upon the support of the Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA). As the legislative burden affecting tyre manufacturers continues to grow, Aeolus Tyres is now the … Read more