UK praised for its tyre recycling success at industry forum

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Tyre recyclers to be recognised with innovation award

Leading companies and individuals involved in the treatment, processing or use of end of life tyres are set to have their efforts recognised by the industry again this year. The second Michelin Innovation Award will be presented at the Tyre Recovery Association’s (TRA) annual dinner on Friday 17th June. The award will be presented to the company or person judged to have made the most significant innovation in this key area of the industry. Companies wishing to be considered for the award are required to complete a brief entry form which can be downloaded from the TRA website (www.

Michelin man receives lifetime achievement award

Jim Rickard, managing director, Michelin Tyre PLC, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) in recognition of his exceptional services to the tyre industry, and in particular in the field of tyre recovery. Rickard is the first ever recipient of this award from the association, which he received at the recent TRA annual dinner in front of more than 100 distinguished guests from the tyre recovery industry. “Jim has been a fantastic ambassador for the tyre industry and has given his support over a number of years to responsible recycling

Industry dinner raises valuable funds for Cancer support

PRESS RELEASE More than £1,300 has been raised for charity by attendees at the first TRA sponsored tyre industry dinner. The money, which was generated through a raffle and blind auction, will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. “We are delighted to have raised funds supporting such a worthy cause as Macmillan,” comments Peter Taylor OBE, secretary general of the Tyre Recovery Association. “In such a difficult economic climate, I would like to thank everyone who attended the evening for their generosity and support.” More than

Responsible recycling plea issued to tyre retailers

Tyre retailers and garages have received an overwhelming plea for their support in helping to eradicate illegal tyre collection and disposal activities which cost the environment, society and legitimate businesses significant sums every year. The appeal came at the Tyre Recovery Association’s (TRA) annual forum day, where more than 65 attendees heard a wide range of presentations from different areas of the industry and discussed ways to improve recycling rates even further and abolish illegal activities. “This year’s forum proved to be a great success which we hope will act as a catalyst

TyreSafe lends support to responsible tyre recycling

The tyre industry’s Responsible Recycler Scheme (RRS) has been further boosted through the support of TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation. By supporting the scheme, TyreSafe hopes to help cut the number of illegal part-worn tyres entering the market and also encourage safer worker practices within tyre dealers, garages and workshops. “The Responsible Recycler Scheme is of significant importance to the tyre industry and we are delighted to offer our support,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “In addition to the detrimental impact to the environment and cost caused

Garages face prosecution over illegal tyre dumping

Garages and tyre dealers are being warned that they could face significant fines or custodial sentences if they fail to recycle their used tyres correctly. The warning has been issued by the Tyre Recovery Association following the recent prosecution of nine individuals who were fined nearly £75,000 for illegally dumping rubbish which included used tyres. “Garages have a legal duty of care to ensure that any used tyres they remove from vehicles are disposed of in a legal and environmentally sound manner,” explains Peter Taylor OBE, secretary general, Tyre Recovery Association (TRA). “These

Kick-off for tyre recycling campaign

A selection of free point of sale materials is now available to help tyre dealers and garages explain to customers why they are charged a recycling fee for the disposal of tyres removed from their vehicle. The posters and leaflets focus on the wide range of uses and applications for recycled tyre materials such as synthetic sports pitches, children’s playground surfaces and fuel sources for cement kilns. “Many motorists do not understand the complex operations and infrastructure that is required to dispose of used tyres in a safe, legal and environmentally sound manner,” explains Peter

Speaker line-up confirmed for Tyre Recovery Association’s forum day

The speaker line-up for this year’s Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) forum day on Friday 9th July has been finalised and will include a wide range of discussions from some of the industry’s leading organisations. The theme for the event is ‘Regulation and Opportunity’ and will look at the many challenges and infrastructure threats faced by the industry, along with case studies from companies who have overcome many of these issues. Representatives from tyre manufacturers, retailers, law enforcement officials, collectors and re-processors will attend the event, helping to ensure a lively

Tyre recyclers to be recognised with innovation award

Leading companies and individuals involved in the treatment, processing or use of end of life tyres are set to have their efforts recognised by the industry for the first time. The inaugural Michelin Innovation Award will be presented at the Tyre Recovery Association’s (TRA) annual dinner on Friday 9th July. The award will be presented to the company or person judged to have made the most significant innovation in this key area of the industry. Companies wishing to be considered for the award are required to complete a brief entry form which can be downloaded from the TRA website (www.

Tyre Recovery Association's 2010 Forum Day – bigger and better than ever

This year’s annual Tyre Recovery Association forum day will take place on Friday 9th July at the St John’s Hotel, Solihull. Bigger and better than ever, this year’s event is adding a morning workshop dedicated to introducing tyre retailers to the opportunities offered by the industry’s Responsible Recycler Scheme. The workshop will precede the established forum programme which will follow in the afternoon and the TRA will this year organise its own tyre industry dinner and cabaret for the evening. The TRA forum day has become an important annual event for Britain’s tyre recovery business