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ETRTO and JRC attended a workshop on Euro 7 test methodology
ETRMA co-signs a call for a more ambitious research and investment policy in Europe
ETRMA co-signs the CheMI Manifesto
EUDR information system not yet on track to meet requirements of properly functioning supply chains
ETRMA joins GDSO to advance data services in the tyre industry
European replacement tyre sales mostly down in Q1 2024
#TRACTION4CHANGE: ETRMA’s Manifesto for the next EU political mandate
ETRMA signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
Adoption of the GEAR 2030 High Level Group Report: a stepping stone for future action
ETRMA joins a cross-commodity call for clarification on EUDR implementation
New End-of-Life Tyres statistics for 2020 and 2021
Prometeon joins ETRMA as a full Corporate Member
UNECE agreed on first-ever methodology to measure tyre abrasion
European replacement tyre sales continue negative trend in last quarter of 2023
ISP rally for urgent Commission action on vehicle data legislation
European Tyre Industry calls for a regulatory framework of access to in-vehicle data
Euro 7 Regulation a milestone in greening mobility
European Tyre Industry welcomes EU agreement on Ecodesign regulation, but warns against legal uncertainty
ETRMA responds to the Commission’s consultation on end-of-vehicle regulation
European Replacement Tyre Sales Faced Headwinds in Q3 2023 Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
European Tyre Industry Supports Euro 7 Progress on Tyre Abrasion
Association of European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers elects new President and Vice President
Toyo Tires Joins ETRMA
ETRMA is hiring a Digital Policy Manager
European replacement tyre sales remain low in Q2 2023 showing the long-term economic disruption
ETRMA is hiring a Public Affairs Officer
ETRMA: Provisional political agreement on Data Act highlights urgent need for sectoral regulation
Replacement tyre sales in Europe down in Q1 2023: Pressure on the market from widespread inflation and high energy prices
ETRMA submits a response to the consultation on EURO 7
Release the handbrake! End delays to legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data and unleash Europe’s data-driven mobility markets
ETRMA Members’ Tyre Sales in Europe: Replacement tyre market figures show a mixed picture for 2022 with sales impacted by a challenging second half of the year
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association appoints new Secretary General
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers to continue working to ensure a deforestation-free natural rubber value chain
Tyre-As-A-Service: How the tyre industry drives sustainable change
ETRMA SUPPORTS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO TACKLING ROAD TRANSPORT EMISSIONS IN RESPONSE TO EURO 7 PROPOSAL
European Tyre replacement Sales Q3-2022 registered lower volumes evolution
Energy crisis: Impact on competitiveness of EU auto sector
The European Rubber industry is dramatically affected by the high energy prices
ETRMA reaffirms its position on a method for stabilizing evaporative emissions
The ‘Blue Guide’ on the implementation of EU product rules 2022
Launch of the Automotive Regions Alliance strengthens industrial ecosystems
New EU Data Framework can drive a wave of innovation in the European automotive and mobility services eco-system
A united tyre value chain calls for immediate EU-wide end-of-waste criteria for recycled rubber.
ETRMA at the ITS European Congress 2022
Position paper on Essential uses
Views on the scenarios for a mobility transition pathway
Position paper – EU legislation on road traffic noise
ETRMA welcomes the Data Act and confirms the need for sector specific regulation
Upcoming European TRWP Platform Meeting
ETRMA together with other relevant organisations co-signed a “Joint Statement on the 2nd Meeting of the high-level roundtable of Enforcement of EU Chemical Legislation”
European TRWP Platform Included as Good Example in the Tyre Industry’s Sustainability Roadmap
ETRMA and EURIC call for the development of EU-wide End of Waste criteria for the End of Life Tyre-derived Rubber Waste Stream.
OECD publishes microplastics report with a focus on textiles and tyres
ETRMA has been confirmed member of the High-Level Steering Group of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials for a second mandate
ETRMA calls for the Commission to come forward this year with a clear legal framework for fair access to in-vehicle data.
ETRMA views on the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of REACH
The Tire Sector SDG Roadmap is out
Essential uses in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
Covid 19 strongly affected the Tyre Market in 2020.
ETRMA welcomes the approval of revision of the drinking water directive: An opportunity to strengthen European manufacturers of rubber goods in contact with drinking water.
ETRMA to play a key role in the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
ETRMA STATEMENT REGARDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON’S RESEARCH ON 6PPD-QUINONE AND COHO SALMON
ETRMA Feedback to the Inception Impact Assessment on the review of the Sustainable products initiative
European Market. LMC Tyre & Rubber for ETRMA. October 2020
Bringing forward-looking skills to the rubber and tyre industry via a Pact for Skills is key to accompany transformation in the automotive ecosystem
ETRMA Members’ Sales Q3 2020: Data confirms the COVID-19 negative impact in European tyres sales
Region and skills in the auto industry
40 industry organisations call for urgent actions to postpone the legal obligations to the ECHA SCIP database
The European tyre industry will contribute to achieve the new EU climate goals
EU lists natural rubber as a critical raw material, reconfirming its economic importance and the need for supply diversification
ETRMA Members’ Sales Q2 2020: COVID-19 pandemic leads to steep drop in European replacement tyres’ sales
Letter from Automotive Value Chain to Commissioner Schmit on European Skills Agenda
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
ETRMA is hiring a Communication Manager
Saving jobs while reducing emissions: IndustriAll Europe, Ceemet, ACEA, CLEPA, CECRA and ETRMA call for an ambitious recovery plan for the automotive sector
European Parliament vote on Tyre Labelling Regulation: ETRMA welcomes the revision and looks forward to its successful implementation
Europe’s Tyre and Rubber industry supports a policy response that both ensures a successful post Covid-19 recovery and drives the European Green Deal targets
The European Tyre Market and the effects of COVID-19
COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery
EU Guidance on Covid-19: back to the workplace
ETRMA COVID-19 Sectoral Impact Analysis Update
ETRMA Members’ Sales Q1 2020: Covid-19 pandemic causes drastic decline in tyre replacements and sales
COVID-19: ETRMA’s activities
COVID-19: Letter from Auto Industry to President von der Leyen
COVID-19: The European tyre industry braces for long-lasting impact and calls for recovery support
GLOBAL RUBBER CONFERENCE 2020
European Industries welcome an important industry focus from the European Commission
ETRMA response to EmissionsAnalytics’ driving test
Tyre and Roadwear Platform and its objectives for 2020
End of Waste Workshop for end of life tyres in the context of the Circular Economy
ETRMA Members’ Tyre Sales in Europe: Weaker Market for 2019
WORLD RUBBER SUMMIT 2020 – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 5th and 6th May 2020
New joint statement for an ambitious EU industrial strategy
ETRMA welcomes the provisional agreement on the review of the European Tyre Labelling Regulation
Europe – 92% of all End of Life Tyres collected and treated in 2017
Replacement tyre sales of ETRMA members for the first three quarters of 2019
Contributing to regional development by skills redesign in the automotive sector
Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme
The 93 European associations signatories of this Joint Statement urge the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a priority within the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027.
ETRMA Members’ replacement tyre sales for the first half 2019
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association published today its Members’ European[1] tyre replacement sales numbers for the first half of 2019:
Equal access to in-vehicle data is crucial to safe driving and sustainable mobility
Tyre industry calls on European Commission to ensure a level playing field and non-discriminatory access to in-vehicle data.
By using innovative telematics, Tyre-as-a-Service solutions could increase efficiency and safety, reduce congestion and enhance infrastructure quality management.
ETRMA response to AQEG study on non-exhaust emissions
As a responsible industry committed to a clean environment and safe roads, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) welcomes recent research by the Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) on non-exhaust emissions.
Asian Tyre and Rubber Conference, Chennai, India
Future Tire Conference, Cologne
Recovered Carbon Black, Berlin
ETRMA members’ tyre sales 1st quarter 2019 show slight decline in European tyre replacement sales
ETRMA published its members' sales for the 1st quarter 2019
DRIVES – Newsletter April 2019
Interview with Mr. Niculae Bădălău, Minister of Economy in the Romanian Government
European General Road Safety Regulation
ETRMA welcomes the endorsement of the new General Safety Regulation compromise agreement of 25 March by EU co-legislators
European Parliament Plenary Vote on Tyre Labelling Regulation
ETRMA is pleased with the commitment and efforts by the European Institutions to pursue a new Tyre Labelling Regulation, which increases consumer awereness of the label and strengthens market surveillance and enforcement in EU Member States
DRIVES – Skills need for the autmotive sector
Online survey launched to support the European Roadmap on Education and Training
New joint letter of industry associations
The Industry4Europe coalition has today issued a new Joint Call addressed to all Heads of State and Government in preparation of the next European Council that will take place on 21-22 March 2019
DRIVES 2019 Annual Meeting
The DRIVES project is celebrating its one-year anniversary
ETRMA Members’ Tyre Sales 2018: Overall stability in European tyre replacement sales
ETRMA published today its members' sales for the year 2018
DRIVES Newsletter – December 2018
Interview with MEP Carlos Zorrinho
DRIVES and LinkedIn
Work package updates
Science and evidence-based choices essential to achieve legislative targets
Advancing sustainable mobility and driving the industry's growth in Europe were some of the priorities discussed at today's Board of Directors' meeting of ETRMA
Sales of replacement tyres stable for first half of 2018
ETRMA published today its Members' sales for the first half of 2018
ETRMA to promote best practices in the Management of dangerous substances
ETRMA joins today a campaign run by OHSA called Healthy Workplaces
European tyre industry in the front line to enable Heavy Duty Vehicles CO2 calculations, reporting and standards
A fundamental contribution to low emission mobility
Regional Tire Manufacturing Associations convene in Washington, D.C.
Meeting strengthens Dialogue and Awareness of Global Industry Issues
Europe – 94% of all used tyres collected and treated in 2016
ETRMA has consolidated Used Tyre management data for 2016 covering 32 countries
ETRMA joins broad automotive industry and consumers coalition to call for action to ensure access to in-vehicle data
A broad industry coalition of independent after-market service providers, drivers, insurers and the tyre industry calls upon EU decision makers to act now to ensure a genuine digital level-playing field for remote access to in-vehicle data.
Manifesto for equal digitalisation chances
Broad industry coalition calls upon EU decision-makers to ACT NOW for equal access to in-vehicle data and functions
Access to in-vehicle data recognised as essential by European Parliament
ETRMA welcomes the adoption of the Own Initiative Report on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems
Facts & science, mark continuity for innovation and sustainability
The Board of Directors of ETRMA met today in Geneva and discussed its priorities for the work ahead. The new President, Mr Franco Annunziato, stressed the need for continuity in the guiding principles of the Association: facts, science and solid knowledge to lead to innovation and sustainability.
DRIVES – Development and Research on Innovative Vocational Education Skills – for the automotive industry launched in Ostrava
ETRMA was proud to attend the launch event of the DRIVES Project, together with all 24 project partners. As a steering board member of the Project, ETRMA has high hopes that this will bring the skills needed to our industry to remain a leader in innovation.
DRIVES official launch
On 1st March, the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Tomáš Hüner, and the Rector of the Technical University of Ostrava, Václav Snášel, opened the kick-off Conference of the project DRIVES, which was also accompanied by a video message from Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska.
TRAN Committee calls for EC proposal on access to in-vehicle data, an essential resource for the tyre digital revolution
ETRMA supports outcome of TRAN vote on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (CITS)
ETRMA Members’ tyre sales 2017: overall stability with the exception of the agro segment
ETRMA published today its members’ sales for the year 2017 and the last quarter of 2017
ETRMA welcomes the adoption of the Report of the GEAR 2030 High Level Group
Adoption of the GEAR 2030 High Level Group Report: a stepping stone for future action
ETRMA publishes third quarter results
Publication of tyre replacement sales of ETRMA Members
Natural Rubber added to the Critical Raw Material List
Natural Rubber a key raw material for the European tyre and rubber industry, now a critical raw material also for the EU
Bridgestone’s Franco ANNUNZIATO elected President of ETRMA
At today's Board of Directors' meeting, Franco Annunziato of Bridgestone was elected President of ETRMA. Mr. Thierry du Granrut from SNCP was confirmed Vice President for a second term
Slow second quarter, but still mostly positive half a year
ETRMA published today tyre replacement sales of its members
Joint Declaration on EU Industrial Strategy
130 Manufacturing industry associations call on the EC to reaffirm its commitment to reaching the target of 20% of GDP from industry
First quarter 2017: Positive start for the European tyre industry
ETRMA published today tyre replacements sales of its Members
ETRMA Board of Directors meets
ETRMA Board of Directors confirms its proactive commitment to the European environmental agenda
2016: moderate increase of European tyre market coupled with continued growth in imports
ETRMA published its members' sales for the year 2016 and the last quarter 2016
Low emission mobility with a focus on freight transport
ETRMA releases its position
Forum for Mobility & Society recommendations on road safety
Together for safer roads in Europe
Modest development in 3rd quarter 2016
ETRMA published today the tyre replacement sales of its Members
EDWARD: European Day Without A Road Death
Tyre performance and service conditions need to be at the top of drivers' priorities
First half of 2016: less dynamic, but still positive half year
ETRMA published today the tyre replacement sales of its Members for the first half of 2016
ETRMA publishes its 1st quarter data sales
First quarter 2016: signs of a positive start for the European tyre industry
First market surveillance authorities’ joint action on tyre label compliance
ETRMA welcomes the launch of the first joint action in the area of tyre label market surveillance
Rubber is unique, strategic and not replaceable
Launch of the GRG information campaign
Automotive Skills Council
On 26 February 2016, the European Automotive Skills Council held its final conference
GEAR 2030 launched
ETRMA urges European Commission to work to achieve a true fairness in European and global markets
ETRMA published its members’ sales 2015
2015: a positive year for the European tyre industry
Circular Economy
Major industries call for common EU minimum requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility schemes in Europe
ETRMA’s workshop “Innovative Education Tools to Bridge the Skills Gap in the Rubber Industry”
ETRMA's workshop stresses the need for better cooperation between industry and training providers and to better inform the young in order to win "the war for talents".
ETRMA’s Position Paper on resource efficiency
Bringing about a resource efficient and competitive Europe
EU tyre market 1st Semester 2015
ETRMA published today tyre replacements sales of its Members for the first semester of 2015
First quarter 2015: ups and downs as year begins
ETRMA published today tyre replacements sales of its Members for the first quarter of 2015
EU-AU Joint Session on Infrastructure for the Minerals Sector
The experience and potential of Natural Rubber explored
Automotive Skills Council
On 28 January 2015, the Automotive Skills Council successfully took off
Official signature of the EU platform ERRLAB
ERRLAB: a Common initiative to improve technical support to Small and Medium Rubber Enterprises in Europe
2014 Replacement tyre market figures published
2014, a positive year following two contrasting half periods
Third quarter of 2014: stable on last year’s levels
ETRMA publishes figures concerning its members’ sales in the third quarter of 2014.
Continental’s Christian Kötz elected President of ETRMA
During the Board meeting of Directors of the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association, Continental's Executive Vice President Mr Christian Kötz and Mr Thierry du Granrut, from the Syndicat National du Caoutchouc et des Polymères, were elected respectively the new President and Vice President of ETRMA, effective 1st January 2015.
First half 2014: European Tyre Market positive in all segments
ETRMA publishes figures concerning its members' sales in the first half of 2014
First quarter 2014 – Good start for the European Tyre Market
ETRMA published today figures concerning its members' sales in the first quarter of 2014.
2013 Replacement tyre market figures published
2013 European replacement tyre market stabilises after a rough start
European automotive industry calls for action on South Korean market access barriers
Ahead of Friday’s EU-South Korea summit, the European automotive industry calls for more to be done to dismantle barriers to trade in South Korea
Annual Activity Report 2012-2013
ETRMA publishes its Annual Report of activities for 2012-2013
EU tyre market January – September 2013
First nine months of 2013 confirm positive shift of European tyre market
ETRMA Board confirms its commitment to a long term political vision for the European industry
The European Tyre and Rubber Industry has a strong manufacturing presence in Europe and needs a
sustainable regulatory framework, well-coordinated among different policy areas, to remain competitive despite this long economic crisis
European tyre market shows sign of timid recovery on the truck tyre segment
ETRMA has published the first semester 2013 figures for the tyre replacement market
Weak performance of the European Tyres market in the first quarter 2013
ETRMA has published figures about the tyre replacement sales
ETRMA welcomes the Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package
The package helps establishing a level playing field between all actors in the European market and gives more certainty of safety and compliance to European Consumers
EIP on Raw Materials
ETRMA participates in the EIP on Raw Materials High Level Steering Group
Tyre Market falls in 2012
European replacement tyre market contracts: all segments register double digits decline in 2012
ELT Forum’s priorities for 2013
Standardization, end-of-waste criteria and REACH for ELT-derived products: top priorities for the ELT Forum in 2013
ETRMA on the withdrawal by Nokian Tyres of its ice & snow label
ETRMA acknowledges the withdrawal by Nokian Tyres of its ice and snow label
Nokian Tyres Ice & Snow sticker initiative
ETRMA distances itself from the Nokian Tyres ice and snow sticker based on the EU tyre label and asks the competent authorities to take all the necessary steps to put an end to this action.
ETRMA welcomes CARS 2020
Rapid implementation of CARS 2020 Action Plan is required to improve the situation of the automotive industry
New EU Tyre Label: changing the way we buy tyres
Compulsory performance label on all tyres sold in EU from 1 November 2012
The right tyre for the right weather conditions can improve road safety
Winter tyre technology significantly increases safety and mobility in winter conditions
Statistics Report 2012
The European Tyre and Rubber industry is slowly recovering from the crisis, but imports are gaining ground on the European market
ETRMA Board of Directors’ priorities for 2013
Board of Directors confirms market surveillance and sustainability as priorities for ETRMA's activities
2011 Used Tyres Recovery
In 2011, 95% of all used tyres were collected and treated in Europe. 2% more recycled despite a 3% increase in used tyres arisings
UT Recovery 2011 – Table
In 2011, 95% of all used tyres were collected and treated in Europe. 2% more recycled despite a 3% increase is used tyres arisings.
CARS 21: starting point for action plan
ETRMA greatly supports the final report of CARS 21
Preparing for the next retreading challenge
ETRMA commitment to sustainability
End-of-Life Tyre Management brochure 2011
ETRMA releases its 2011 edition of the End-of-Life Tyre Management brochure
CARS 21 Communiqué
Competitiveness of the automotive manufacturing base in Europe
REACH compliance tests – 2nd campaign
Second testing program confirms: REACH compliance tests continue to give failing grades to tyre imports
2010 Used Tyres Recovery
96% of Used Tyres treated in Europe in 2010; Material recovery increases by further 10%.
UT Recovery 2010 – Table
96% of Used Tyres treated in Europe in 2010; Material recovery increased by further 10%.
Compliance with PAH Rich Oil Ban in Tyres
ETRMA urges EU and National Authorities to intensify and broaden testing and enforcement activities
Commission re-launches CARS 21
Commission re-launches CARS 21 high level group for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry
Natural Rubber and Latex – Pre-registration to be de-activated
Companies that have pre-registered natural rubber (EC 232-689-0; CAS 9006-04-6) can de-activate this pre-registration as there is currently no registration obligation.
More than 95% of Used Tyres recovered in Europe
ETRMA claims that the market for tyre derived products has become sustainable.