BTMA NEWSLETTER | EUROPEAN AFFAIRS Tyres Europe has established a National Associations Leadership Council, giving Europe’s national tyre trade associations a formal, collective voice at Board level for the first time. At the Council’s inaugural meeting the BTMA was elected…
The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) is warning that, while the UK tyre market has made a strong start to 2026, the industry continues to face significant structural challenges. In an in-depth interview with Tyre Trends, BTMA Chief Executive Darren…
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…
There was a time, not so very long ago, when Made in Britain signified quality, durability, and a certain no-nonsense approach to getting things right. The tyre industry was no exception. We invested in infrastructure, we trained people, and we…
Darren Lindsey to challenge industry and government at The Tire Cologne The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) is using one of Europe’s largest tyre industry platforms to issue a stark warning to the retread sector: without stronger communication, clearer policy…
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…
The BTMA Remanufacturing and Safety Forum 2025 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial and remanufactured tyres. With a focus on market trends, regulatory changes, and sustainability, the event highlighted the challenges and…