Tag Archives: Tyres

Gerry Murphy – New Technical and Regulatory Representative

January 12th, 2015

Gerry Murphy is eminently well qualified for the role set out for him by the ITMA ‘Way Forward’ group during the course of last year. Gerry, an Irish national long settled in Germany holds a Bachelor degree in Maths and … Read more

2015 China Rubber Conference and China Rubber Expo

January 12th, 2015

China’s largest international rubber event will take place this year from April 7th -10th and will attract several thousand foreign visitors to the Baiyun International Convention Centre in Guangzhou.

​2015 – Another Year of Challenge and Opportunity

January 12th, 2015

​ITMA has made great progress in the past year and I hope that 2015 will continue the trend.

ITMA ‘Way Forward’ Group completes its work

November 18th, 2014

As its second meeting in Dusseldorf late this summer Group members finalised its work on setting a future course for the Association. Despite the progress made in recent years we face many challenges as we go forward with more member … Read more

Developments at TREAD

July 29th, 2014

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

Enhanced statistics reporting

July 29th, 2014

ITMA is making a number of changes to the way its members report their sales statistics that will provide members with a more comprehensive and useful market outlook.

ITMA supports CRIA conference

January 14th, 2014

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 … Read more

Extra product assistance for ITMA members

January 14th, 2014

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 … Read more

New Scandinavian winter truck tyre regulations

September 19th, 2013

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, … Read more

New advice for UK safety defects and recalls

September 19th, 2013

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 … Read more