ETRMA and other tyre manufacturing associations convene in Washington DC

Chief executives from regional tyre manufacturing associations including the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA), the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JATMA), the Korean Tire Manufacturers Association (KOTMA), and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) convened a two-day meeting 5-6 June 2018 in Washington, DC. The goal was to discuss “issues of importance to the tyre manufacturing industry and the stakeholders it serves across the globe”. Major topics included industry commitments in sustainability and environmental stewardship, the comprehensive global regulatory landscape and a platform for increased dialogue.

“Our associations comprise the leading worldwide tyre companies representing a majority of the world’s tire manufacturing capacity. Engaging in a global dialogue around existing and emerging issues and developing a shared vision for growth and sustainability is important to advancing our mutual commitment to ensuring the tire manufacturing industry’s positive societal impacts. Our meeting facilitated robust discussions, enhanced our industry associations, and presented a macro perspective on matters impacting our global operating environment,” the group said.

Attending the meeting were chief executives Fazilet Cinaralp from ETRMA, Anne Forristall Luke of USTMA, Kenji Kurata from JATMA, Glenn Maidment of TRAC and Yun Tae-gun from KOTMA.

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