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…