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International Trade Commission without delay and well in advance of a possible ruling by the United States Court of International Trade,” said, Retread Instead Spokesperson Ron Elliott.
The United Steel Workers Union filed an appeal in April challenging the United States International Trade Commission’s decision not to impose tariffs and in November filed a reply before the United States Court of International Trade. Retread Instead understands that the United States International Trade Commission currently has only four of six Commissioner
positions filled and two of those still serving are past the original term of their appointment, so, the end result is a total of four vacancies. It is also understood that one nominee has been affirmed by the Senate Finance Committee while two others are in the approval process.
Retread Instead is urging US- based industry leaders to go to https://retreadinstead.net/dear- senator-ltr-campaign, review the letter, and then decide if you would like Retread Instead to send your Senator a letter on your behalf. Alternatively, download the letter and send it yourself.
It also includes a step-by-step guide of the retread process with photos.
TRIB says truck fleets in the private and public sectors and others with an interest in retreading could find the $3 document useful. The booklet can be ordered from the TRIB website.
Shamrock and TRM Combine to Bring New Generation Buffer to the USA
Italian retread equipment manufacturer TRM has developed a new line of automated retreading equipment for the US market and signed an agreement with Shamrock Marketing, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky to be the authorised dealer. The new line, called “Latitude”, is built around a robotic style buffing machine that is designed to minimise process time, cut labour, and increase consistency in buff texture. The equipment line will be officially
launched in March
during the Mid- American-Truck-
Show in Louisville,
KY with live
demonstrations at Shamrock’s facility.
“Our vision is to
bring automation to
the retreading
process and offer a
complete alternative
to the market in the
US. We believe that
our portfolio,
combined with the
service and support
of Shamrock, offers an unbeatable value to the end client,” said Alessandro Villa, GM of TRM.
“The future of retreading is automation that produces a better-quality retread, faster, smarter, and at a lower cost. TRM has the heritage, experience, know-how, and resources to bring the retread process to a level of automation
that will help ensure retreading’s future” added Doug Conley, Vice President of Shamrock Marketing.
TRM’s objective with the Latitude Series of equipment is to help retreading be more competitive with cheap new tyres by automating the retread process. Requiring fewer plant technicians also helps retreaders overcome many of the labour challenges they face today.
“The retreading process is behind the advancements in
Marvin Bozarth to Retire from TIA
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced that Senior Technical Consultant Marvin Bozarth, will officially retire at the
in 2002 and has been the primary resource for all TIA members involved in the retreading and repairing industries.
"We are grateful for the decades of service that Marvin has provided the membership and wish him well as he begins the next chapter of his life," said Roy Littlefield, TIA Executive Vice President. "Marvin and I have worked together since he started with the Association and his knowledge of the industry has played a crucial role in all of our government affairs efforts. He is an industry icon who will be missed by everyone in the tyre business." During this year's OTR Conference, Bozarth will speak on the future of the retreading and repairing industries at the General Sessions, and on Thursday, February 22nd, he will give his final presentation as a member of
the TIA staff. It will mark almost three decades with the Association and serve as his farewell to the industry. The 63rd Annual OTR Conference will be held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida from February 21-24, 2018.
upcoming 2018 Off-the-Road (OTR) Tire Conference. Bozarth has been with TIA since 1990 and has served as the Executive Director of the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and International Tire and Rubber Association (ITRA) from 1991-2002. He took on the role as Senior Technical Consultant
Martin Bozarth to retire from TIA
TRIB Release Guide to Retreads
automation realised in other industries. We’re impressed with TRM’s work in this area and excited to bring the technology to the US market. Through our cooperation we are taking steps to make sure we have factory trained technicians in place locally to fully support the equipment in the field,” said Conley.
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has released a new brochure called “Understanding Retreading” to improve the public’s knowledge about the process.
The 16-page brochure, produced by TRIB and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) including chapters on reasons behind retreading, their safety and ways to make the process sustainable.
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