“Innovations to meet the CO2 shock & Environmental threats”

With the shift in consumption of rubber to Asia, plus the fact that all the world’s natural rubber is grown in this region, Asia is now the focus of growth within the rubber industry”                                                                           --PRA (Aug 2007)

Price hikes for Natural rubber and Synthetic rubber seem to be persistent, evidently in Asia. Main reasons include the increasing demand of NR & SR, tight supply and the rising crude prices. Thailand remains the top global rubber producer, with India following closely behind.

The tire industry remains the core application for butyl rubber, consuming 86% of the global supply. It is estimated that by 2010, global annual tire production will reach 1.7 billion, up from 1.4 billion in 2005. Most of that growth in Asia will come from China and India.

With Environmental concerns gaining momentum globally, there is a need to reduce “CO2 shock”, which includes the use of alternative oils, maximising fuel efficiency & the proper handling of tire waste. Also, from 2010, the tire industry in the EU will have to do without DAE oils. Asia tire producers have to come up with alternatives for tires meant for export to the EU.

Attended by key players and majors of the Rubber/Tire industry, this is an event which you will want to be seen at. Register early with your team to secure your seats & enjoy discounted group fees! Please log on to www.cmtevents.com or contact Emily at
+ 65 63469122 or emily@cmtsp.com.sg for registration enquiries

Reasons to attend the 3rd Asia Rubber & Tire Markets:

• Learn the latest pricing, consumption trends of NR & SBR, how NR/SR producers are cashing in on surging demand, and various approaches tire producers take to overcome the price hikes
• Find out the current & new production capacities of NR & SR in Asia
• Analyze Thailand’s strategies to maintain its position as the largest producer and exporter.
• Stay updated with the current tire & automotive markets in China and India with insights from Chinese and Indian tire producers
• Gain a better understanding of how innovation and R&D can ensure the
 sustainability of profit margins for various tire producers
• Discover the latest technologies which can help tire producers save costs and allow them to satisfy stricter
 environmental requirements
• Gain further insights on challenges and investment opportunities within the rubber/tire industry in Asia
• Meet and network with various players in the rubber & tire production/
manufacturing world!

You will network with
MDs & CEOs, R&D Directors/Managers, Technical Directors/Managers,
Technology Design Engineers, Sourcing Directors/Managers,
Product Directors/Managers, Business Development Directors/Managers,
Materials & Equipment suppliers, Consultants/Analysts from Natural rubber producers/synthetic rubber producers, raw materials suppliers, tire manufacturers, rubber chemicals processing manufacturers, tire cord producers,
carbon black producers & all companies involved in rubber & tire industries.