MEETINGS/CONVENTIONS
September
8-10 China International Tire Expo, Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Cen-ter, Shanghai, China; [email protected]
14-19 Automechanika Frankfurt, Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Centre, Frankfurt, Germany; Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, +49 69 75 75-0.
15 TDA of Western Pa., dinner meeting, Carmody's, Franklin Park, Pa.; Contact: Jack Greiner, (724) 836-0309.
16-18 Ontario Tire Dealers Assn., trade show and convention, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario; Contact: Bob Bignell, (888) 207-9059.
21-23 International Tire Exhibition & Conference, International Exhibition Center, Cleve-land; Contact: Jeff Mundson, (330) 836-9180.
October
23 Tire Dealers Assn. of Western Pa., annual rubber ball, Churchill Valley Country Club, Pittsburgh; Contact: Jack Greiner, (724) 836-0309.
November
2-5 Specialty Equipment Market Assn. Show, Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Contact: TIA, 800.876.8372.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
August
9-12 Bee Line Co., Truck Frame course, Bettendorf, Iowa; 800-728-7828.
September
12-14 Tech International, Tire Industry Assn. (TIA)—CTS Technician Certification Semi-nar, Johnstown, Ohio; 800-433-8324.
13-17 Bee Line Co., Wheel Alignment course, Bettendorf, Iowa; 800-728-7828.
17-18 Mid-America Tire Dealers Assn., Pinnacle Performance tire/auto service business sales and customer service training program, Salina Bicentenniel Center, Salina, Kan.; Contact: Shawn Herrick, (785) 286-1110.
21-23 TIA, Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Class, Denver; 800-876-8372. Four-day version available Sept. 21-24.
26-28 Tech International, Automotive Tire Service Seminar (includes TIA TPMS train-ing), Johnstown, Ohio; 800-433-8324.