NTDA Tyre Industry Conference 2024
The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) is all set to host its highly anticipated Tyre Industry Conference on Thursday, 10th October 2024. Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes,…
The 2024 TRA Briefing Day
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) is set to host its annual Briefing Day on Tuesday, 24th September 2024. This year's event will take place at the Woodland Grange Hotel in…
British Tyre Manufacturers Association Outlines Key Issues and Threats to Tyre Industry to New Government
Urging the new government elect to address high energy prices, ensure UK energy security and combat unfair trade prices The British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA) has called on the newly…
BTMA and NTDA joint statement on retreaded tyres
The NTDA and BTMA stand united in their support for retreading. As highlighted at the 2023 NTDA Tyre Industry Conference, the industry suffers from a legacy of out-of-date information handed…
Darren Lindsey to lead BTMA
The BTMA board is pleased to announce that Darren Lindsey will take the role of Chief Executive of the BTMA on Graham Willson’s retirement at the end of April. Darren…
BTMA and NTDA to push for improved, modernised MOT
The British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA) and National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA), who represent tyre manufacturers and retailers in the UK, welcome the government’s decision to maintain the present 3-1-1…
Government supports industry best practice guide for van tyre management
The tyre industry and government have partnered together to produce a best practice guide for van operators and drivers to help improve roadworthiness and reduce the risk of tyre-related incident.…
DOT code celebrates 50-year anniversary
It’s doubtful the authors of Federal Regulation 49 574.5 imagined their creation would find another purpose in UK regulations some 50 years after it was drafted. On 26th January 1971,…
Research reveals existing drainage systems effective in capturing tyre and road wear particles
BTMA welcomes the publication of the initial results of research by Highways England to assess the risk of pollution from microplastics in road run-off, including tyre and road wear particles…
Publication heralds new alignment of tyre-related guidance from government and industry
The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association is launching a comprehensive update of its widely-respected Guide to tyre management for heavy commercial vehicles. The revised edition is the fruit of close collaboration…