TIA Opposes New Tariff on Chinese-Made Tires
The Tire Industry Association announced it opposes the proposal from the USW that seeks antidumping and countervailing duties on China-produced consumer tires exported to the U.S. The association previously opposed the similar measure in 2009. TIA said that while this measure, despite its well intentions, would not help preserve manufacturing jobs and could be harmful
Keynote Announced For Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony
Congressman J. Dennis Hastert, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will give the keynote address at this year’s Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 3, in Las Vegas. Hastert’s keynote address will cover pending legislative issues such as the effort to repeal the estate tax, the transportation infrastructure bill and the
Tire Industry HOF Deadline Nearing
The Tire Industry Association will continue to accept nominations for the 2014 Tire Industry Hall of Fame through July 7. The HOF is open to all individuals in the tire industry and may be awarded posthumously. Inductees are chosen based upon their contributions of new ideas, practices and innovations that promote the well-being of the
TIA Releases New Tire Safety Video
The Tire Industry Association released another consumer education video in its “Tire Safety Starts with…” series. This installment, “Tire Safety Starts with Inspection,” covers the regular inspection procedures that motorists should follow to check their tires for sufficient tread depth and irregular wear and explains pinch shock. “After a particularly harsh winter for most of
A Healthier Alternative for Employee Insurance?
Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act or the Obama Administration Health Care Reform – whatever you call it – it has certainly become a hot, often contentious topic in the business community. As of the first of the New Year, the Affordable Care Act required that all individuals obtain minimum levels of health insurance on their
Imported Casings Tax
The Tire Industry Association provided an update to the Tire Retreaders and Repair Information Bureau concerning what TRIB calls “the IRS’ re-interpretation and then back-tracking from a revenue rule concerning Federal Excise Tax on imported casings.” Below is information TIA shared with TRIB membership regarding the issue: “A new interpretation of a decades-old revenue ruling
TIA Honored for Education Video
The Tire Industry Association’s Winter Tire Replacement video won a Telly Award for Safety in the Internet/Online Program category.
TIA Releases New Version of Winter Tire Safety Video
The Tire Industry Association released the third in a series of four consumer education videos planned for 2013. Tire Safety Starts with Winter Tires is a 5-minute video that explains the differences between all-season and winter tires in addition to the performance and safety advantages of winter tires when compared to all-season. The video is
TIA Releases New Winter Tire Educational Video
The Tire Industry Association has released a new educational video – Winter Tire Replacement. The 15-minute video covers installation guidelines and safety advantages of winter and studded tires on passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs vehicles. The video can help retailers explain the differences between winter tires and all-season tires to their customers. “During our
TIA Releases ‘Tire Safety Starts With TPMS’ Video
TIA has released “Tire Safety Starts with TPMS,” the second in a series of consumer educational videos slated for 2013.
First TIA Consumer Education Video Hits the Airwaves
TIA has issued the first of four planned consumer-targeted tire care videos. “Tire Safety Starts with Proper Tire Repair,” now posted on TIA’s YouTube channel (TireSafetyStartsHere) and at tireindustry.org, explains why proper tire repair is necessary, as well as the basic guidelines, limitations and procedures for repairing tires. The new video features a camera inside
Legislative Update
The Update lists each piece of legislation by state, bill number, topic and status, and it provides a link to view the bill online (if available). TIA hopes it will serve as a catalyst to prompt members to stay in regular contact with their state legislators, in order to ensure that their voice is heard.