"Rising Demand Amid Spiralling Raw Material Costs"

The table has turned for the rubber & tire industry. In the post economic-downturn world, consumption is on the rebound with steady demand and signs of growth.

"Global sales of passenger-car tires are forecast to grow 6.1 percent this year from 2010, while sales of commercial- vehicle tires are forecast to rise 11 percent, International Rubber Study Group forecast on Jan. 26"
Bloomberg, May 2011

"Apollo Tyres reported double-digit revenue growth in the March quarter. This was on account of a recovery in the European tyre demand and sustainable growth in the domestic replacement market."
Rubber Market News, June 2011

The market as a whole is looking positive with Asia and Europe expected to see higher growth. But what are the implications for the rubber and tire producers? High material costs and supply shortages are forcing tire producers to rethink their pricing strategy. Climbing natural rubber price and the increase in synthetic rubber is putting a squeeze in the global butadiene market, especially in Europe where it is being converted to SBR to cater to US demand. Furthermore, the impending legislations in Europe are encouraging synthetic rubber producers to expand their capacity in order to meet demand for high-performance tires.

CMT's 5th CEE Rubber & Tire Markets addresses critical concerns related to the raw material chain and additional insights on market intelligence, trade dynamics, "green" tires and "end of life" tire management outlook.

Key focus:

• Perspectives from global tire producers - Apollo Tyres, Bridgestone & Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
• Detailed analysis of butadiene capacity, supply/demand trend and challenges
• Snapshots of rubber & tire outlook in Poland, Czech Republic, Russia -key CEE markets
• Developments in bio-based and sustainable materials for "green" applications
• Tire recycling scenario - from legislations to market to new product developments
• Trade barriers for Europe and impact of the EU legislations on trade dynamics
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and the value chain of the industry

Confirmed Speakers:

- Braskem Europe - CMAI Europe GmbH
- Cordenka GmbH - Styron Feedstock Europe
- Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre TARRC

- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Apollo Tyres - Bridgestone Poland
- Eco Logic Sp - LMC International
- WIL AG - Covington & Burling LLP
- Synthos Kralupy a.s - Nynas AB
- LANXESS International SA 

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,
Material & Equipment Suppliers, Consultants/Analysts
from Natural Rubber Producers,
Raw Material Suppliers, Tire Manufacturers,
Rubber Chemicals & Additives Companies,
Tire Cord Producers, Carbon Black Producers &
all companies involved in rubber & tire industries

In Polish

5. Konferencja Kauczuku i Gumy będzie poświęcona problemom związanym z łańcuchem dostaw surowców, dynamiką handlu, recyklingiem oraz kwestiom związanym z "zielonymi" oponami.

W programie targów min:

• rynek z perspektywy światowych producentów opon - Apollo Tyres, Bridgestone i Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
• szczegółowa analiza butadienu (pojemności, popytu/ podaży, trendów rynkowych itp.)
• przegląd kluczowych rynków gumy i opon Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej: polskiego, czeskiego oraz rosyjskiego
• rozwój materiałów bio na rynku stosowania "zielonych" alternatyw
• scenariusz recyklingu opon - od ustawodawstwa do rozwoju nowych produktów,
• bariery handlowe w Europie i wpływu ustawodawstwa UE na dynamikę handlu
• możliwość współpracy z liderami branży