The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has become an official event partner for the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham exhibition to be held at the NEC from the 7th to the 9th June. The tyre industry’s principle retailer organisation in the UK will be promoting the value and uniqueness of the exhibition to its membership, with the association taking an on-going role beyond the first year as an event partner.

Automechanika Birmingham will feature a range of , 550 companies exhibitors from both the UK and overseas. Key companies including Autogem, Bradbury Equipment, HELLA, Pro-Align, Rimstock, Tyre Bay Direct and Yokohama will all be taking stand space and featuring their latest tyre related products and services.

In addition, the organisers have scheduled a wide range of theatre presentations, 70 in total, on subjects that will be of considerable interest to tyre dealers. These include developments in automotive technology, business advice, skills and staff training, the rise of autonomous technology, safeguarding business and shaping the workshop of the future. One of the key presentations will address the issue of TPMS.

Commenting on the NTDA’s involvement in the exhibition, Stefan Hay, NTDA director, said ”We are delighted to become an association partner in what, I think, will become a very important annual event for the tyre and related automotive aftermarket industries. I genuinely think that the time is right for an exhibition of this type at what is a very challenging period for the retail tyre industry. I am particularly excited about the extensive seminar programme.”

Automechanika Birmingham takes place at the NEC Birmingham from June 7th to 9th. You can pre-register for free at www.automechanika-birmingham.com.