BTMA elects new Chairman

The British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA) has elected David Smith as its new chairman with immediate effect. David brings with him a wealth of tyre industry experience having been managing director of Continental Tyres since 2007. “I am honoured to have been elected to this key role within the tyre industry,” comments David Smith, chairman, BTMA. “I look forward to helping the association develop even further and ensuring that our members’ interests remain at the heart of the organisation. By delivering an increasingly effective service, I am confident that we can help our members maintain and improve their competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.” David has worked for Continental since 2003 joining the company originally as finance director. Prior to that, David worked for a number of manufacturing businesses at both managing director and finance director level. He has also sat on the BTMA board for the last three years. In his new position, David will represent the BTMA on the board of the Tyre Industry Federation. Smith replaces former Goodyear managing director Mark Brickhill whose two year chairmanship ended in July. Notes The British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA) is the trade association that represents the UK interests of companies manufacturing new tyres in the UK and elsewhere in the European Union. It aims to promote, represent and protect the legitimate interests of tyre manufacturers operating in the UK by: • creating a positive understanding and awareness of the tyre manufacturing industry, and its products, amongst suppliers, customers, users, Government and the general public; • achieving a legislative and regulatory environment for the industry which reflects its legitimate concerns; • helping members to compete more effectively at home and abroad; • assisting members to improve the health, safety and environmental performance of the industry. Useful Links BTMA – www.btmauk.com Continental Tyres – www.conti-online.com For more information, please contact Christine Joyce on 01787 226997 or CJoyce@btmauk.com

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