| Day 1 - [28 Feb, 2008 - Thursday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s welcome & Introduction
Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay, Director (R&D)
JK Tires
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09:10
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NATURAL RUBBER MARKET OUTLOOK IN ASIA
• Demand & Supply Projections
• Impact of high raw material pricings on the pricing of rubber
• Current Pricing trends of Natural Rubber
Mr. Yew Kong Hing, Marketing Director
Thai Hua Rubber Public Co., Ltd
The Thai Rubber Association
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09:45
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TIRE MARKET OUTLOOK IN INDIA’S GROWING CAR INDUSTRY
• Raw Material Availability
• Production Capacities
• Export Markets
Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay, Director (R&D)
JK Tires
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10:30
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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11:00
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS & PROSPECT FOR CHINA'S TIRE INDUSTRY
Prof. Wu Guizhong, Vice President
Beijing Research & Design Instituteof Rubber Industry
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11:35
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THE SILICA-SILANE TECHNOLOGY FOR ‘GREEN’ TIRES
• Prospects of ‘Green’ Tires in Asia
• Innovations to meet stringent environmental trends for tires
Mr. Jyh Cherng Nian, Director of Asia Technical Services
EVONIK Degussa Taiwan Limited/ United Silica Industrial Ltd
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12:10
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Discussion Followed by Networking Lunch
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13:25
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Afternoon Chairman’s Introduction
Mr. Christoph Kalla, VP - Marketing and R&D
Lanxess
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13:30
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DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CARBON BLACK MARKET
• Technology innovations to meet tire performance demands
Mr. R Krishnamoorthy, Deputy GM, Marketing
Thai Carbon Black
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14:00
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TRENDS & DEVELOPMENT OF RUBBER IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION
Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay, Director (R&D)
JK Tires
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14:35
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DEVELOPMENTS OF STEEL CORD IN ASIA
• Trends in tire cords
Mr. Boudewijn De Loose, Global Marketing Manager
Bekaert
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15:10
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Discussion followed by Tea
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15:40
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RUBBER APPLICATIONS IN FOOTWEAR/SPORT SHOES
• Emerging trends of rubber in footwear
• Consideration during selection of materials
• Potential opportunities
Charles Huang, Managing Director of Chemical Dept
Pouchen Corporation
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16:15
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THE USE OF POLYBUTADIENE IN AUTOMOTIVE AND HIGH ABRASIVE APPLICATIONS
- Unique Catalytic System of Ultra high cis-polybutadiene and its applications
- New Applications including manufacturing of golf balls
- Future Prospects & Current Trends in Asia
Kumho Petrochemical R & BD Center
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16:50
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Discussion & End of Day 1
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17:00
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Networking Reception
for Speakers & Delegates
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| Day 2 - [29 Feb, 2008 - Friday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Introduction
Mr. R Krishnamoorthy, Deputy GM, Marketing
Thai Carbon Black
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09:10
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MARKET DEVELOPMENTS OF PBR & SSBR
• Market updates & forecast
• Updates on TDAE Oil Extended S-SBR
• Demand Drivers
Mr. Christoph Kalla, VP - Marketing and R&D
Lanxess
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09:40
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR TIRE RETREADING
• Retreading market outlook & current trends
• Environmental Factors
• Future Propsects & Directions for the retreading industry
Mr. Marcello Gambarini, Business Development Manager, Asia
Marangoni
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10:20
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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10:50
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ALTERNATIVE OILS FOR RUBBER TECHNOLOGY
Mr. Jürgen Trimbach, Head of R&D
Hansen & Rosenthal Group
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11:25
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CURRENT TRENDS IN TIRE RECYCLING
• Future prospects & current trends
• Management of waste tires
Mr. Ray Goldberg, MD
Rubbersolutions
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12:00
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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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