RMA Quits TIC

In the UK, the Retread Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that it is to leave the Tyre Industry Council (TIC). RMA Director Sheila Ikin said that, while the association still supported the principles of the TIC, it felt that it was more appropriate to concentrate its resources more directly on retreading and the RMA’s growing involvement in Europe with the Bipaver retreading division. Brian Smith, TIC Chairman, said that he regretted the withdrawal of the retreaders, but he understood that changing circumstances have presented them with different challenges and opportunities.