Scrap Tire Conference Set for December
The 8th Scrap Tire Recycling Conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry leaders, regulators and stakeholders to review key developments in scrap tire management.
USTMA Launches Industry Sustainability Report
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association released its first U.S. industry sustainability report presenting its members’ collective progress and shared vision for a sustainable U.S. tire manufacturing industry.
Former MEMA Exec. Named Bridgestone’s VP of Government Relations
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has named former MEMA executive Tom Lehner as its vice president of government relations, effective immediately.
USTMA Praises Signing of Ohio Unsafe Tires Bill
The USTMA is praising an unsafe tire bill passed in Ohio and signed by Governor John Kasich.
2018 U.S. Tire Shipments Expected to Increase, USTMA Reports
U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association projects 2018 U.S. tire shipments will increase to 325.2 million units compared to 316.7 million units in 2017.
USTMA Projects Increase for 2018 U.S. Tire Shipments
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has projected 2018 U.S. tire shipments will increase to 319.8 million units compared to 316.7 million units in 2017.
USTMA Releases New Report on U.S. Scrap Tire Markets
“Scrap tire management in the U.S. demonstrates an environmental success story – one that not enough people know about,” said Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA President and CEO.
USTMA Releases Dates for National Tire Safety Week 2018
The USTMA has announced that National Tire Safety Week 2018 will run from May 21-28 with the theme of “Know Your Roll.”
Michelin Recognized For Innovative Approach To Safety Improvements For Employees
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) presented eight safety awards this year to Michelin North America manufacturing plants in the United States, as well as a leadership award to the company for taking an innovative approach to worker safety.
Indiana Legislature Takes on Unsafe Used Tires
New state legislation to prohibit tire and automotive service businesses from installing unsafe used tires on vehicles has been introduced to Indiana lawmakers.
Ohio Bill Prohibits Installing Unsafe Used Tires
The Ohio Senate has passed motorist safety legislation that prohibits the installation of unsafe used tires.
USTMA Urges NHTSA to Eliminate Regulations
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) is urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to cut several “outdated, unnecessary or ineffective” federal tire regulations.