We're pleased to announce that registration is now open for the UK Tyre Research Workshop: Building a Lasting Academic Legacy for the UK Tyre Industry. This workshop will bring together representatives from academia, industry and research to explore how the…
We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for the BTMA Remanufacturing & Safety Forum 2026, taking place on Monday 14 September at Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry. Held in association with the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and supported…
Published: 1st April 2026 Further information: DEFRA link 1. Digital Waste Tracking: What October 2026 Means for the UK Tyre Industry From October 2026, digital waste tracking will become mandatory for waste receiving sites across the UK. For the tyre…
When Big Atom launched in 2017, its founding belief was disarmingly simple: resources should never go to waste. Eight years later, that mission has evolved into one of the most ambitious circular-economy projects in the UK. We sat down with…
The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) has written to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to emphasise the urgent need for the UK to fully align its forthcoming deforestation-related regulations with the…
Introducing the New BTMA Brand The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) has revealed a bold new brand identity, marking the next step in its journey as the leading voice of the UK’s tyre manufacturing industry. This fresh look and feel…
Truck tyre demand rises, but budget imports and cautious consumers reshape the UK replacement tyre landscape. The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) has released its latest Quarterly Update, revealing a sharp 16% decline in consumer tyre replacement volumes in the…
Latest Updates The British Tyre Manufacturers' Association (BTMA) is pleased to provide an update on the latest decisions from the Secretary of State and the ongoing efforts by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) regarding countervailing and anti-dumping duties on Chinese…
The BTMA was proud to support the Ogmore River Clean 2025, a record-breaking environmental initiative that mobilised over 90 organisations and thousands of volunteers to remove 13,000 illegally dumped tyres and tonnes of additional waste from the estuary and surrounding…
The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) is calling for collaborative action between government, industry stakeholders, and environmental bodies to establish a sustainable, transparent, and future-proofed system for managing end-of-life tyres (ELTs) in the UK. This renewed appeal follows a BBC…