| Day 1 - [18 Apr, 2007 - Wednesday] |
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08:00
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Registration and Coffee
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09:00
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Chairman’s Welcome and Introduction
Mr. Tom Thomas, Vice-President - Technical & Manufacturing
CEAT Mahal
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09:10
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CHINA’S GROWTH - SOLID SHAPE OR SHAKY FEET?
• Economic growth model changing
• Investment growth to defy expectations
• External shock from the US
• China’s impact on Asian trade and growth
Mr. Chi Lo, Director of Investment Research
Ping An of China Asset Management (HK) Co Ltd
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09:45
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NATURAL RUBBER MARKET TRENDS FROM ANRPC’S PERSPECTIVE
• Consumption outlook & production capacities
• Pricing trends
• Policy issues in member countries & implications on global markets
• Project/investment updates
Mr. Phillip Pondikou ***, Secretary-General
The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries
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10:20
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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10:50
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LATEST UPDATES ON THE ASIA SYNTHETIC RUBBER MARKET
• Recent trends & demand-supply outlook
• Factors impacting SR industry & implications on prices
• Competitive strategies of SR manufacturers
• Investment outlook & future challenges
Mr. Tsuyoshi Fukano, GM - Synthetic Rubber Business Unit
UBE Industries Ltd
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11:25
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COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES OF CHINESE TIRE PRODUCERS IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
Mr. Yuan Guo Hong, Deputy General Manager
Guangzhou South China Rubber Tire Co Ltd (SCTR HQ)
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12:00
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RETREADING BUSINESS OUTLOOK IN ASIA & POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH
• Retreading market outlook and current trends
• Economic & environmental factors
• Competition & investment outlook
• Future prospects & direction for the retreading industry
Mr. Chen Chia Chung, General Manager
Newera Tyre Recycling (Wuxi) Co Ltd
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12:35
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Discussion followed by Lunch
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13:55
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Afternoon Chairman :
Mr. Frank Brombach, Marketing Manager Greater China, Butyl Rubber/Performance Butadiene Rubber BU
Lanxess Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
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14:00
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - BR/SSBR
Mr. Christoph Kalla, VP - Marketing and R&D
Lanxess Chemical Co.
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14:40
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PASSENGER CAR MARKET IN CHINA
Ms. Jihong Ning, Manager Industry Analysis
Beijing Polk-Catarc Vehicle Information Consulting Co Ltd
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PASSENGER CAR MARKET IN CHINA
• Market structure changes by car segments
• Regional disparities in car registrations
• Market analysis by engine size and transmission
• Regional market forecast by 2010
Mr. Mark Ebert ***, Director Business Development
Beijing Polk-Catarc Vehicle Information Consulting Co Ltd
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15:15
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Discussion followed by Tea
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15:45
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RADIALIZATION TRENDS FOR AUTOMOTIVES IN ASIA
• Growing demand for radial tyres
• Production capacities & investment outlook
• Technological advancement to meet tyre performance requirements
• Growth prospects & impending challenges
Mr. Tom Thomas, Vice-President - Technical & Manufacturing
CEAT Mahal
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RADIALIZATION TRENDS FOR AUTOMOTIVES IN ASIA
Mr. Tom K Thomas, Vice President - Technical and Manufacturing
CEAT Limited
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16:20
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CHINA’S RUBBER CHEMICAL INDUSTRY – PERSPECTIVE OF A GLOBAL RUBBER CHEMICAL SUPPLIER
• Excess capacity & its implications
• Exporting as the key to survival
• Pricing outlook & trends
• Potential risks & challenges
Mr. Cheng Yongyue, China Chief Representative
Flexsys Beijing Representative Office
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Discussion followed by End of Day 1
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17:00
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Cocktail Reception for Speakers & Delegates
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| Day 2 - [19 Apr, 2007 - Thursday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
Mr. Frank Brombach, Marketing Manager Greater China, Butyl Rubber/Performance Butadiene Rubber BU
Lanxess Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
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09:05
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TIRE RETAILING & DISTRIBUTION TRENDS IN CHINA
Mr. Xian Fan, Chairman of the Board
Double Coin Holdings Ltd (Formerly known as Shanghai Tyres & Rubber Co Ltd)
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09:40
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OVERVIEW OF TIRE MARKET IN VIETNAM
• Availability of raw materials & production capacities
• Market drivers & trading/export trends
• Investment outlook & expansion plans/projects update
• Growth forecast & impending challenges
Mr. Le Van Tri, Marketing & Sales Director
Casumina
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10:15
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TRENDS IN NYLON TIRE CORD PRODUCTION IN ASIA
Mr. Michael. T. Kotelec, Vice President - Marketing
Kordsa Global
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10:45
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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11:15
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INDUSTRIAL POWER TRANSMISSION IN CHINA
• Rubber belt market developments & characteristics
• Growth potential & demand drivers
• Innovations & technological advancement
• Key challenges & future prospects
Mr. Henry Hu, Industrial Business Director
Gates Unitta Power Transmission (Suzhou) Ltd
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11:45
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COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK & TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR TPE
Mr. Bobby Liu, Managing Director
Kraiburg TPE China Co Ltd
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12:15
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Final Discussion followed by Closing Lunch
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13:30
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End of Conference
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