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 a wide range of topics…
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 (GRRF). The GRRF is an…
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 latest regulations that are in…
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 requests for membership which are…
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. The move is the first…
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 are high levels of media…
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 meetings between the two organisations…
A record number of tyre manufacturers are now benefitting from the various support and assistance provided by membership of ITMA. Established more than 30 years ago, ITMA remains the only trade association in Europe to exclusively represent the interests of imported tyre manufacturers. Members are…
Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Company, China’s largest tyre maker, has become the latest manufacturer to call upon the support, expertise and resources of ITMA. By joining the Association, Hangzhou Zhongce will have access to the very latest technical and legislative regulations affecting the sale of tyres…
In recognition of its growing stature and representation within the global tyre industry, ITMA requested and was granted official ‘observer’ status to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF). GRRF is a subcommittee of the World…