TIA and Bipaver Reps meet to discuss tire industry concerns.
Press Release Summary:
At TIA's Tires, Wheels, and Equipment section of SEMA show, TIA's Global Council and representatives from Bipaver retreading organization gathered to discuss issues relating to international tire industry. Topics discussed included right to repair, tire aging, rolling resistance, tire recycling, and 4/32 in. vs 2/32 in. minimum tread depth. Representatives from several state tire associations were also involved in discussion.
Original Press Release:
TIA, Bipaver Representatives Meet
TIA, Bipaver Representatives Meet To Discuss Topics Of International Concern Relating To The Tire Industry
Bowie, MD - While many activities took place at the recent Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas two weeks ago, at the Tire Industry Association (TIA)'s Tires, Wheels & Equipment section of the SEMA show, members of TIA's Global Council and representatives from Bipaver, Europe's largest retreading organization, gathered to discuss issues relating to the international tire industry. Among the topics discussed included right to repair, tire aging, rolling resistance, tire recycling and 4/32" vs 2/32" minimum tread depth. Representatives from several state tire associations were also involved in the discussion.
This was the first official meeting between the two organizations. It was created as the result of a meeting that took place earlier in the year at the Bipaver meeting in Essen, Germany between Bipaver representatives and then-TIA President Peggy Fisher, TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield and TIA Director of Government and Business Relations Paul Fiore.
"When Peggy, Paul and I attended the Bipaver meeting earlier this year, we walked away with the realization that there were many issues involving tires that were common between the U.S. and Europe; thus, we decided to hold the meeting in Las Vegas," said Littlefield. "The meeting with the TIA Global Council and Bipaver representatives is the first of what hopefully will be many future discussions where American tire industry professionals can exchange ideas, best practices and lessons learned with our international colleagues. TIA will also look for outlets and opportunities to conduct similar dialogues with our fellow professionals in other parts of the world, as well," said Littlefield.
For more information on issues affecting the tire industry, visit www.tireindustry.org, and click on the "Government" tab.
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
