Tire Industry Association (TIA)
The Tire Industry Association (TIA), established in 1921, is international non-profit association representing all segments of the tire industry, including companies 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. TIA is the leading advocate as well as instructor in technical training of tire service technicians.
The mission of TIA is to promote tire safety through training and education, to act as the principal advocate in government affairs and to enhance the image and professionalism of the industry so that its member businesses may be more successful. TIA has members from all 50 states and around the globe.
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- Company / Brand: Tire Industry Association (TIA)
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- Headquarters: Bowie, Maryland
- Founded Date: 1921
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- Website: tireindustry.org
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Historical Highlights
1921
The association was formed as the National Tire Dealers Association (NTDA) during a gathering of city tire associations in Chicago.
1926
NTDA adopts a Code of Ethics, including “Honest advertising with no trucks” and “Hearty cooperation with competitors.”
1935
NTDA reorganizes in New York City under the name National Association of Independent Tire Dealers (NAITD).
1944
NAITD moves its headquarters to Washington, D.C.
1955
NAITD changes its name to National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA).
1956
NTDRA persuades Congress to drop the rate of the then-proposed federal excise tax on tread rubber from $1 to three cents per pound.
1956
The first NTDRA Off-the-Road Tire Conference is held in Cleveland, Ohio.
1957
Central States Retreaders’ Association is incorporated.
1964
Central States Retreaders Association is renamed the American Retreaders’ Association (ARA).
1982
Congress makes tire registration voluntary at the request of the NTDRA and others.
1983
NTDRA-commissioned study by Professor Louis E. Stern advises small independent dealerships to combine their purchasing and marketing operations to gain economies of scale in the increasingly competitive marketplace.
1984
Congress eliminates the 25-year-old excise tax on tread rubber in response to lobbying by the ARA, NTDRA and their allies.
1992
NTDRA launches first video/workbook Truck Tire Demounting/Demounting program.
1996
NTDRA sells its trade show to the Specialty Equipment Market Association.
1996
American Retreaders Association changes its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA)
1997
NTDRA changes its name to Tire Association of North America (TANA).
2002
TANA and ITRA merge to become the Tire Industry Association.
2021
TIA celebrates its 100th anniversary in Las Vegas.