Phase one of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau's
(TRIB) newly redesigned website has launched.Pages devoted to Understanding Our Industry, including
a Beginner’s Guide and a section on dispelling Retread Myths.
A full Resources section that includes a Retread
Buyer’s Guide in which members may edit their company profiles
to better promote themselves to prospective buyers; Retreading
and Repair Articles, Government Studies concerning retreading,
a Calendar of industry events, and a collection of links
relevant to the retread industry.
A simple way for users to look up DOT codes and find
retreaders.
A safe and secure Online Store for the purchase of
materials from TRIB, including TRIB’s Industry Recommended
Practices CD.
“A massive amount of work has gone into TRIB’s website redesign to accurately and professionally represent our industry, as well as making it easier for users to find all the great content we offer,” says Managing Director David Stevens.
“We’re excited about the launch of the new website, but this is only the first phase in its development and we continue to work on further enhancements to the site that will be launched in the coming weeks,” he adds.
Some of the major features are:PAGE 2A Members-Only section that allows for much broader
development of member profiles and offers many community-based
tools to connect members geographically or through similar
product interests. Members will also have access to Forums,
Blogs, Photo Galleries, and can even create their own web
pages within the site.
An archive of all TRIB’s Press Releases, newsletters
and Responses to any inaccurate stories about tire retreading
and repair as well as archives of TRIB’s Casing and Supplier
Memos.
For the second phase of development, TRIB is focused on
delivering a mobile version of the site and integrating more
social media tools to further broaden its reach for members
and the public at large.
For more information, visit www.retreat.org.
