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TIA Discusses Newly Passed Inflation Reduction Act

August 8, 2022

The Tire Industry Association explains the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, plus next steps. "A large number of amendments were offered and some passed."

TIA Provides Update on Build Back Better Again

August 1, 2022

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“Coming off the July 4 recess, Democrats were projecting cautious optimism about their ability to pass a broad economic package, colloquially being referred to as Build Back Better Again, before the August 8 recess," say Tire Industry Association officials.

OTAA to Offer TIA Tire Service Training

July 22, 2022

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The Ohio Tire & Automotive Association (OTAA), in partnership with the Tire Industry Association, will offer OTAA members passenger and light truck tire service training throughout September and October.

TIA ATS Advanced Instructor Class Set for August

July 21, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association has opened dates for its Certified Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor training to tire dealers in the Pacific Northwest next month. The in-person class will take place Aug. 16-19 in Seattle, Wash.

TIA Creates Electric Vehicle Advisory Council

June 30, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association has created an Electric Vehicle Advisory Council, which will focus on training "tire and auto dealers on the proper service techniques and procedures of EVs," according to association officials.

TIA Names Bridgestone's Hamlin its New Secretary

June 28, 2022

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Bridgestone Americas Inc. executive Debra Hamlin has been elected secretary of the Tire Industry Association. She will start her term in November.

TIA to Offer Certified ETS Training Course in July

June 15, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association will offer its only Certified Earthmover Tire Service Technician training class of the year July 11-15 in Garner, Iowa. Participants are encouraged to sign up today to ensure a spot in the five-day course.

Government Affairs Veteran Paul Fiore to Retire

June 7, 2022

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Paul Fiore, senior director of government affairs for the Auto Care Association, will retire at the end of August. Fiore joined the group in 2011 as director of government affairs.

TIA Tracking Build Back Better, Retirement Legislation

June 6, 2022

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As Congress looks ahead to its month-long "recess" in August, the Tire Industry Association is closely watching several issues of key importance to independent tire dealers.

USTMA & TIA Promote Scrap Tire Tech for Infrastructure

May 12, 2022

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The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and 15 other stakeholders are asking the Biden Administration to use scrap tire technologies in national infrastructure projects.

3 TIA Veterans Get New Titles & Responsibilities

May 10, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has reorganized its leadership team, resulting in new titles for three veteran employees.

Marvin Bozarth Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

May 2, 2022

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Marvin Bozarth has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his many contributions to the retreading industry over the decades.

Deadline Nears For TIA Board Nominations

April 28, 2022

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There's still time to nominate candidates for the 2022 Tire Industry Association (TIA) board of directors. TIA is accepting nominations through May 9.

TIA Picks Bally's for Global Tire Expo Events

April 11, 2022

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Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino will host several Tire Industry Association Global Tire Expo events ahead of this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association Show.

Tire Service Careers Can Be Rewarding. But Do Young People Know This?

TIA President Hess Says It's Time to Bridge 'The Generation Gap'

April 11, 2022

Mike Manges

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You don’t often hear the words “generation gap” today. But that doesn’t mean generation gaps don’t exist. In fact, the tire industry is suffering from a profound generation gap - especially when it comes to tire service jobs.

Former American Retreaders Association President Rainey Dies

April 7, 2022

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John Rainey, past president of the American Retreaders Association and a 2015 inductee into the North Carolina Tire Dealers Association Hall of Fame, died on March 16. He was 94.

TIA Seeks Nominations for Board Positions

March 28, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association is seeking nominations for four board of director positions that will become open in November 2022. Newly elected board members will serve three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve two additional three-year terms.

TIA, GfK to Stage Webinar on March 22

March 17, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association and market research firm GfK US will offer a free webinar March 22 that will discuss the latest methods for identifying the most profitable vehicles in a dealer's point-of-sale system.

TIA Seeks Hall of Fame Nominees

March 14, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened nominations for the 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame.

Infrastructure Legislation to Help Dealers, Says TIA's Rohlwing

But Projects Won't Kick Off Right Away

March 2, 2022

Mike Manges

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Infrastructure legislation will be good for tire dealers. But don’t expect projects to start this year, Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training for the Tire Industry Association (TIA) told attendees of TIA’s recent OTR Tire Conference.

TIA Sets Dates for Next OTR Tire Conference

March 1, 2022

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The next Tire Industry Association OTR Tire Conference will take place Feb. 22-25, 2023, at the Hilton El Conquistador hotel in Tucson, Ariz.

TIA Sets Dates for Certified ATS Class in Detroit

February 16, 2022

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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has finalized the dates for its Certified Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor training class in Detroit. It will be May 17-20, 2022.