TIA Announces Recaufair Alliance with U.S. Commercial Service,
Tire Retread Information Bureau
Bowie, MD — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced today that they are exhibiting with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) at the 2008 Recaufair Tire Show, which will be held May 5-8 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Germano Julio Badi will represent TIA and Ms. Anne Evans, director of the Middletown Export Assistance Center, will be representing the U.S. Commercial Service. Members of TIA, TRIB and other U.S. companies interested in growing their export activities are invited to stop by the TIA stand. Acknowledged as the largest tire show in Latin America, the event’s organizers are anticipating 10,500 domestic and international visitors. The retreading, recycling, commercial and service sectors are the focus, and the show will also feature lectures on markets, technology, environment and social responsibility.
“With TIA being the world’s leading authority on tires, and with Recaufair being South America’s premiere exposition on tires, we see our presence at this event as a natural fit,” said Roy Littlefield, executive vice president of TIA. “TIA has historically had strong ties to South America and we are looking forward continuing those relationships and working more closely with the U.S. Commercial for the benefit of our members.”
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
TIA Partners With ASA to Offer Free Web Page to Members
BOWIE, Maryland — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced that all of its members are eligible to receive a professionally designed web page for free. This new service is the result of a partnership between TIA and ASA Tire Systems (ASA), a well-known supplier of software tools to the tire industry.
The service includes customizing the color of the page and spaces on the page for contact information and rotating color images. Additionally, members’ web pages will be built for search engine optimization; they will also have the ability to obtain a customized e-mail address and will receive assistance with registering their company’s domain name.
“As time goes on, more and more tire dealers are finding that having a web page is no longer an option; it’s a necessity. TIA, in conjunction with ASA, is proud to offer our members the ability to have a professional web page at no cost,” said TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. “This is just one of the many valuable services TIA offers its members, and we will continue to expand our services to better serve the needs of our membership.” TIA members can find out more about this service by contacting Erik Croswell at 866-210-6717.
Note: a color image of a sample web page is available (click here). Contact Richard Porter, at 301-430-7280, ext. 137 or at rporter@tireindustry.org.
About TIA:
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
About ASA Tire Systems:
Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ASA Tire Systems develops and builds enterprise-wide software solutions, delivers support and services, and enables leading independent tire dealers to achieve a maximum return on their information technology investment. ASA’s software tools help tire dealers and retreaders manage all facets of their businesses and can be tailored to suit the ecommerce, order processing, accounting and business management needs of any size retail, wholesale, or retread tire operation. You can find them on the Internet at www.asatire.com.
TIA Hires Manager of Public Relations & Promotions
BOWIE, Maryland – (April 23, 2008) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced the hiring of Richard Porter as the new manager of public relations & promotions. In this newly created position, Porter will be responsible for increasing the visibility of the association, it’s benefits of membership, and will also be involved in the overall communications efforts of the association.
Porter brings over 10 years of communications experience with him and has previously worked for associations, public relations firms, state government and private industry. He has experience in virtually all aspects of marketing communications, including public relations, advertising, collateral material production, and communications strategy development.
“We are very delighted that Richard has joined the TIA staff,” said TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. “He brings a wealth of communications experience that we believe will be extremely beneficial in the promotion of TIA’s programs and services, in addition to his role as media liaison. With the addition of this new position, we feel we are making a positive step forward in spreading TIA’s message to the entire industry.”
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TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
SPECIAL ISSUE –
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ALERT
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Timing is everything and it is fortuitous that TIA FAX is in your hands now because we believe that you would like to inform your U.S. Senator how strongly you feel about having the IRS receiving your credit card receipts information. That’s right – a new proposal would require credit/debit card processors to report to the IRS an annual dollar figure of the credit/debit receipts they process for any and each “merchant.” Basically, a “merchant” is anybody in business that accepts credit or debit cards for payment.
The ostensible purpose is for the IRS to profile industries for what should be the appropriate amount of overall gross receipts, credit/debit card receipts, and then back out an estimate of the appropriate amount of cash transactions that businesses should be reporting on their tax returns.The proponents claim the new information reporting form will not be used for audits, but they do note that anytime there is third-party reporting of income, compliance improves. It gets worse – the payment facilitator would be required to report annually to the IRS the name and address of each participating merchant and the aggregate amount of payments to the merchant in settlement of purchases made through the payment facilitator. The payment facilitator would be required to request Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) from merchants. (Sometimes this is the Employer Identification Number or could be the social security number of a sole proprietor.) If a correct number is not furnished, the payment facilitator would be required to withhold taxes from the payments.The backup holding rate is 28 percent! This provision could be used as a “revenue offset” and right now looks very appealing to a lot of folks in the Senate.
Please contact your U.S. Senator now and let them know what a disastrous idea this is. If you would like more information or need any help locating contact information for your Senators,please contact Paul Fiore at (800) 876-8372,ext.102 or by email at pfiore@tireindustry.org.
2008 TIA HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
TIA will be accepting nominations for the 2008 Hall of Fame May 1 through July 1,2008. The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers, and retreaders. The “Historical Contributors”
category recognizes those individuals who have been out of the industry for at least 20 years or more. At this point in time, they may be retired, deceased, or may have begun their career in the tire industry and then moved on to a different industry. Inductees are chosen based on the following criteria: their contributions to new ideas, practices, and/or innovations that promote the health and well being of the tire industry; their exemplary and distinguished service in the tire industry; and respect of their peers. Contributions in civic,
cultural, educational, or charitable endeavors will be considered but are not a primary consideration as attributes for selection. A nomination form is available on the TIA website www.tireindustry.org, or you can contact the TIA office at 800-876-8372,ext.109.
CONFERENCES
TIRES,WHEELS & EQUIPMENT (TWE)
AT THE SEMA SHOW
November 4-7,2008
Las Vegas Convention Center • Las Vegas,Nevada
Register Today for the Tires, Wheels & Equipment/SEMA Show.
You may register online at www.tireindustry.org and follow the links to SEMA’s website to register for the trade show or go directly to www.semashow.com. For qualified buyers before October 24, the registration fee is $15 online and $25 via fax or mail, with the exception of non-exhibiting manufacturers which is $200 per person. After October 24, registration will be $60 (US) on-site or via online registration. Advance fees are payable by credit card or check only. All registrations are subject to review and approval by Show Management.
TIA’s host hotel, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, is accepting online reservations. To reserve a room online, visit their website at https://reg.itsmeetings.com/its/0811AAWLAS/start.asp?group=TIA or by calling (800) 967-8852 – be sure to mention you are with TIA when placing your reservation to receive the discounted rate of $180 plus tax,single/double.
A tentative schedule is listed below. Please visit www.tireindustry.org for information on TIA’s special events and ticket information.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
11:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting (open to all members)
6:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (open to all members and show attendees)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
6:45 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. TIA Breakfast with the President (open to all members and show attendees)
9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Tires,Wheels & Equipment/SEMA Show
2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. “Tires at Two”Seminars
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Tires,Wheels & Equipment/SEMA Show
2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. “Tires at Two”Seminars
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Tires,Wheels & Equipment/SEMA Show
2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. “Tires at Two”Seminars
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Tires,Wheels & Equipment/SEMA Show
Mark your calendars! For the third year, TIA is co-locating the Commercial Tire,Retread & Recycling Conference two-day educational program with the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology &
Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Trade Show. This is North America’s largest gathering of fleet maintenance professionals and this combination of organizations provides an opportunity for you to meet and interact with buyers in the trucking industry as well as with professionals from the commercial tire, retreading, and tire and rubber recycling industries.
TIA’S OFF-THE-ROAD (OTR) CONFERENCE
February 19-21,2009
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa • San Antonio,Texas
Registration is currently open for TIA’s Off-the-Road Conference. The OTR Conference provides you an opportunity to network with hundreds of top executives and buyers in the OTR market. Please make your
plans early... the 2008 OTR Conference hotel was a sell-out! Visit www.tireindustry.org for registration and conference information.
TRAINING
TIA has released the Spanish version of the 200-Level Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Training Program. Pricing is the same as the English version – $150 for the kit and $35 for additional workbooks. To order this new program, please visit TIA’s website at www.tireindustry.org or call 1-800-876-8372,ext.107.
Don't miss your opportunity to attend the remaining 2008 Winter/ Spring Certified ATS classes. The ATS program covers all aspects of passenger and light truck tire and wheel service.This course is divided into three levels and is designed to meet the needs of any size company or any level of experience.The schedule is as follows:
ATS Instructor Courses
ATS Instructor – Baltimore
CTS Instructor – Baltimore
April 29-May 2, 2008
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ATS Instructor – Denver
CTS Instructor – Denver
April 22-25, 2008
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For more information on registering for these courses, please visit www.tireindustry.org, or call 800-876-8372, ext. 107.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Bring Online Business to your Business with eBay Motors. If you are looking for new customers, eBay Motors affords a unique marketing opportunity for TIA members in the United States. Wayne Croswell, President of ASA Tire Systems, Secretary of TIA’s Executive Committee, and Chairman of TIA’s Member Services and Benefits Committee, supports the eBay Motors program and feels there is “no question that eBay is a very well recognized and successful online Internet shopping arena.”
eBay Motors will feature TIA members as available installers on their website.When an eBay Motors customer makes a purchase they can enter their zip code and get a list of available installers in their area. TIA members can also create a webpage that will remain on the eBay Motors Installer Network to be viewed when a customer searching for an installer selects their business name from the eBay list.
Did you know that eBay Motors:
• hosts over 12 million unique visitors a month;
• experiences customer shopping time totaling over 549 million minutes per year; and
• sells a tire every 46 seconds,an engine every 28, and a part or accessory every second.
For more information on the eBay Motors Installer Network, please contact Megan Walsh by phone at 800-876-8372,ext.112,or by email at mwalsh@tireindustry.org. Additional information is also available on TIA’s website at www.tireindustry.org, and click on the “eBay Motors” link on the left side of the page.
IN MEMORIUM
E.R. “Bud”Brown, former two-term president of the Northwest Tire Dealers Association and former president of the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association passed away April 1, 2008. Bud moved his family to Spokane, Washington in the early 1960s and built the Bud Brown Tire Center in 1971,which he owned and operated until 1989. An avid golfer and lover of the outdoors, Bud was a former U.S. Marine
and a lifetime member of the Masons and Rotary International.
TIA FAX is a service for members of the Tire Industry Association. It is distributed the 3rd Monday of each month. Send suggestions and news releases to vcunningham@tireindustry.org, or fax them to 301.430.7283. Contact TIA at: 1532 Pointer Ridge Place, Suite G, Bowie, Maryland 20716-1883. Phone: 800.876.8372, 301.430.7280 or www.tireindustry.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TIA Contact: Roy Littlefield
April 21, 2008
301-430-7280
TIA Accepting Nominations for 2008 Hall of Fame
BOWIE, Maryland - April 21, 2008, The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced the association is accepting nominations for the 2008 Tire Industry Hall of Fame from May 1 to July 1, 2008. The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers, and retreaders. The "Historical Contributors" category of the Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have been out of the industry for at least 20 years or more. These individuals may be retired, deceased, or may have begun their career in the tire industry and moved on to a different industry.
Inductees are chosen based on the following criteria: their contributions of new ideas, practices, and/or innovations that promote the health and well being of the tire industry; their exemplary and distinguished service in the tire industry; and respect of their peers. Contributions in civic, cultural, educational, or charitable endeavors will be considered but are not a primary consideration as attributes for selection.
TIA is also accepting nominations for the Friend of the Industry Award (a former International Tire and Rubber Association award) which recognizes well-known individuals who are allies and proven supporters of the tire industry. These individuals are not part of the tire industry, but have affected it positively in some manner.
The deadline for nominations for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame and Friend of the Industry Award is July 1, 2008. A nomination form that can be used for both awards is available on www.tireindustry.org or by calling TIA's National Office at 301-430-7280 ext. 109.
"We are looking forward to receiving this year's nominations," said TIA President Peggy Fisher. "The TIA Hall of Fame Committee is always faced with a great challenge when it comes to selecting the honorees. The profiles of those nominated reflect lifetimes of achievement as business and community leaders. It's always a difficult decision."
The 2007 inductees were: Norman Affleck, retired President and CEO, Big O Tires; Craig Anderson, retired President and CEO, Hercules Tire & Rubber Company; Ira J. Cooper, formed The Cooper Corporation later to be known as Cooper Tire and Rubber Company; Robert Eisentrout, "father of American performance tires" and former President of BF Goodrich Tire Group; Otto and Willy Gruber, founders of Otto Gruber & Company known today as Rema Tip Top; and Rudy Holman and Neil McIntyre, developers of the Orbitread extruder.
The Hall of Fame Inductions will take place during TIA's Breakfast with the President at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino from 6:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, during the Tires, Wheels & Equipment /SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. For further information, please visit www.tireindustry.org .
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TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
