LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2015) — Membership in the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has reached 8,000 members.
The Bowie, Md.-based trade group made the announcement during the Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA in Las Vegas at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.
The Hybrid Shop, a Gainesville, Va.-based specialist in hybrid and electric vehicle diagnostics and maintenance, became TIA's 8,000th member in early November, TIA said Nov. 4.
This marks the first time in the 95-year history of TIA and its predecessor organizations that membership has reached this level, according to TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield.
“It is great to know we have had a record number of members in TIA,” Mr. Littlefield said. He credited the association's strong government affairs, training and member benefit programs for the surge in membership.
The Hybrid Shop joined TIA because TIA membership will increase the company's effort to continually increase the value it offers its dealers and customers, according to Carey Mellor, vice president of sales for the company.
“We are happy to be part of this growing organization and look forward to developing relationships within this diverse network of industry professionals,” Mr. Mellor said.
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