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Honour for SMMT’s Janet Wilkinson

SMMT’s communications manager, Janet Wilkinson, has been awarded an MBE for services to the Motor Industry and Charity in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2015. Wilkinson, who has spent virtually all her career at the SMMT, has been responsible for many of the activities and events the organisation runs to help promote the industry to media and other stakeholders. She has also mentored dozens of young people who have gone on to enjoy successful careers in the industry.

15th June 2015/by Andrew

New leader for Dutch tyre association Vaco, but Spuijbroek remains Bipaver secretary general

Career Tracks, International News, Retreading

On 31 March, Ruud Spuijbroek stepped down as secretary general of Vaco, the organisation representing the tyre and wheel industry in the Netherlands. Spuijbroek had served as general secretary for close to 20 years, and although he no longer holds the top position at Vaco the 63 year old remains secretary general of European retreading association Bipaver. A successor to Spuijbroek was named at Vaco’s general assembly in December 2014, and on 1 April Tim van der Rijken took over as the association’s secretary general.

12th May 2015/by Tyrepress Editors

IAAF president Knight calls for unity in parts distribution

Product News, UK News

IAAF president, Graham Knight, has called for unity in the independent automotive aftermarket following a period of intense activity in the distribution sector surrounding buying groups and motor factors.

23rd April 2015/by Andrew

NAB and VBRA to face bodyshop challenges together

The National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association Limited (VBRA) are to promote a single authoritative voice to take on the ever increasing challenges faced by the bodyshop sector. The decision comes in the aftermath of the recent investigation into the Private Motor Insurance Market by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

26th February 2015/by Andrew

TIF aiming to make 2015 a year of collaboration

The Tyre Industry Federation (TIF), reports that it is aiming to raise awareness of its operations and the progress on matters of national importance through high-profile educational campaigns, engaging with stakeholders and fostering collaboration on key business and sustainability issues. The new plan, follows a comprehensive strategic review undertaken by TIF in order to pinpoint […]

17th February 2015/by Tyrepress Editors

RMA proposes tyre registration, TIA ‘disappointed’ in legislative solution 

International News, Legislation

Tire Industry Association has promised to fight a proposal by the US Rubber Manufacturers Association to reinstate a mandatory tyre registration programme, US journal Tire Review reports. During a panel on tyre registration and recalls at the Passenger Vehicle Tire Safety Symposium held by the National Transportation Safety Board, the RMA cited low registration rates of tyres sold by independent retailers as the reason behind the proposal. RMA reported that overall fewer than 20 per cent of all tyres are registered.

11th December 2014/by Andrew

Italy’s M.I.G. joins Retread Tire Association

International News, Retreading

Italian retreading products manufacturer M.I.G. Srl is one of the latest companies to become a member of the Retread Tire Association. The company is one of five named in the RTA’s latest membership update; the others are US-based firms Carbon Activated Corp, Great Lakes Tire LLC and Smith Bros. Tire Service, along with Canada’s Jay Tomlinson Tires. Several other companies have also recently joined, however their identities have not been disclosed.

3rd December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

18 million drivers neglect basic car maintenance

Research commissioned by the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) suggests half of Britain’s motorists neglect vital vehicle maintenance checks including oil, tyres and lights. According to the association, this equates to 18 million drivers when you consider there are 36 million motorists on UK roads.

The survey by Trusted Dealers, the consumer facing website of the National Franchised Dealer Association, found that 32 per cent of drivers are unaware how often their vehicle should be serviced, with 6.8% per cent admitting they never undertake routine vehicle checks.

17th September 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Camping and Caravanning Club hitches up to TyreSafe

TyreSafe has welcomed The Camping and Caravanning Club as the latest organisation to become a supporter of its road safety campaigning activities.

As the world’s oldest club for lovers of camping and caravan getaways, The Camping and Caravanning Club represents the interests of more than half a million members. As such, its involvement in TyreSafe campaigns is set to raise awareness about the importance of correctly maintained tyres among the UK’s 650,000 caravan and motorhome owners.

1st September 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Stuart Jackson elected TIF chairman

Stuart Jackson, Apollo Vredestein UK managing director and Tyresafe chairman, was elected as chairman of the Tyre Industry Federation (TIF) during the umbrella association’s booard meeting during that last month. While it is early days in the incumbent’s tenure, there are early indications that there will be developments within the wider TIF strategy and that members will be looking at areas of common ground between the various member associations. Speaking to Tyres & Accessories on the sidelines of an Apollo Vredestein event in Manchester, Jackson described the news as “an honour”.

22nd August 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

30% of cars in Shropshire school-run sample had illegal tyres

TyreSafe is promoting tyre safety on the school run following research carried out by one of its members, which found that more than 30 per cent of cars dropping off children at one Shropshire primary school were fitted with illegal tyres.

20th August 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Shengtai Group joins ITMA

ITMA has announced that China’s Shengtai Group has become the association’s latest member.

Established in 2002 and located in Xishui, Shandong, the company produces a wide range of tyre products and brands including the ‘Rapid’ brand. As a member of ITMA, Shengtai will receive regular updates on the legislative and technical issues which affect the sale of tyres within Europe.

6th August 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Generous members and supporters wish retired NTDA director well

Career Tracks, UK News

NTDA past chairman John Tarbox recently contacted Tyres & Accessories as a way of conveying his, the association’s and newly retired director Richard Edy’s appreciation to all those that contributed to his leaving gift.

17th July 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Remit chairman retires

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has announced that Paul Williams is retiring from his position as chairman of Remit (Retail Motor Industry Training) on 30 June 2014 after six years of service.

30th June 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

IGA launches Car Repair Plan

The Independent Garage Association has launched its Car Repair Plan, with the message to consumers to ‘shield yourself from unexpected repair costs’.

24th June 2014/by Tyrepress Editors