USTMA Board of Directors Elects New Members
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors during the board’s Jan. 25 meeting. The incoming board members hold senior positions at four of USTMA’s 12 member companies, including, Bridgestone Americas, Giti Tire (USA), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Hankook Tire America Corporation.
USTMA: Tire Shipments Expected to Increase in 2021
Replacement shipments for passenger, light truck and truck tires are expected to increase 31.1 million units from 2020.
Bridgestone’s Paolo Ferrari Elected USTMA Board Chair
Bridgestone’s Paolo Ferrari succeeds Stephen R. McClellan, president of Goodyear’s Americas business, who served as USTMA’s board chair since 2018.
USTMA Praises Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The USTMA says it has been engaged in the infrastructure discussions on Capitol Hill since May when the association first issued a letter to Congressional leadership to outline its priorities in an infrastructure package
USTMA Launches National Tire Safety Week
USTMA also released key findings of a recent survey, in partnership with Discount Tire and Ipsos, showing drivers know the basics, but need more knowledge about tire safety, specifically pressure, tread and rotation.
USTMA: U.S. 2020 Tire Shipment Outlook Improves
USTMA’s November forecast represents a significant improvement of nearly 19 million units from the 2020 volume it forecasted in July.
USTMA Finds Recycling of End-of-Life Tires has Stalled
The 2019 Scrap Tire Management Report says that scrap tire recycling is down 20% from 2013.
USTMA Board Extends Chair’s Term, Names New Members
The board extended the term of current board Chair, Goodyear’s Steve McClellan, for an additional year through October 2021.
USTMA Tire Shipment Forecast Ticks Up for 2020
USTMA said its new forecast represents a small improvement of 5.8 million units from its April 2020 forecast adjustment.
USTMA Postpones 2020 National Tire Safety Week
A rescheduled date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed by USTMA.