Three States Target Used Tires in Legislation
New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas have proposed legislation that would protect consumers from unsafe used tires. The Rubber Manufacturers Association supports these efforts.
Michelin Recognized in Worker Safety
Michelin North America has earned nine safety awards from the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) as part of its Safety and Health Improvement Program (SHIP). The tiremaker earned four Excellence Awards for worker and health safety and five Improvement Awards.
Bridgestone Earns Worker Safety Awards
Four Bridgestone plants have be recognized for excellence and improvements in worker health and safety by the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s Safety and Health Improvement Program.
RMA Predicts Little Growth in 2017
The Rubber Manufacturers Association projects minimal growth in total U.S. tire shipments in 2017.
RMA Announces 2017 National Tire Safety Week Dates
The Rubber Manufacturers Association has announced this year’s National Tire Safety Week will take place May 28-June 3.
ETRMA Makes Move on Nokian Winter Tire Grade Scheme
The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers Association has called for action against Nokian Tyres, which took the initiative of producing its own ice and snow tire grading label.
Survey Reveals U.S. Drivers Aren’t That ‘Tire Smart’
A new survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association shows only 15% of drivers know how to properly check tire pressure.
RAC Holds Recycling Conference
The Rubber Association of Canada is hosting the biennial Rubber Recycling Symposium, with the help of host sponsor Tire Stewardship British Columbia and the Rubber Manufacturers Association.
Yokohama, AAA, RMA Team up to Promote Safety
The Automobile Club of Southern California, Rubber Manufacturers Association, California Highway Patrol and Yokohama Tire Co. are joining forces during National Tire Safety Week to encourage drivers to check their vehicle’s tire pressure in order to save gas and increase safety.
RMA Chief Shea Resigns, Interim In Place
In a surprise, Don Shea resigned as president and CEO of the Rubber Manufacturers Association.