Confirmation Of Intertyre Cancellation

Gavin Masterton, Chairman of the organising committee stated, “Previous shows have been successful events at which substantial business was done. However, without the full support of the industry, those forward thinking exhibitors, including many members of the Garage Equipment Association (GEA), who had committed to auto1 and InterTyre, will now be denied a great sales and marketing opportunity next year.”SMMT Chief Executive, Christopher Macgowan, said, “Unfortunately, in the current tough business climate many companies, particularly in the components sector, have been unable to commit the resources necessary to ensure that the shows would be of sufficient benefit to both visitors and exhibitors.

This is extremely disappointing for all involved. However, we now have to look constructively at a number of possible futures for auto1 and InterTyre.” T&A has it on good authority that there will be a tyre industry show in 2003 and expect to be able to release further details later this week.