Tire Society meets for 43rd annual conference in Akron

Hankook Tire America President Rob Williams (holding plaque) gathers with Hankook staff on hand to hear him deliver the Tire Society Conference keynote address.

Jim McIntyre of Bridgetone Americas is president of the Tire Society for the 2023-24 year.

Tire Society President Jim McIntyre (left) presents a plaque to Hankook Tire America President Rob Williams, who delivered the keynote address at the group's annual conference in Akron.

Anand Jagota, vice provost for research at Lehigh University, was the banquet speaker during the Tire Society's 43rd annual conference and meeting on tire science and technology.

About 150 people registered for the Tire Society's annual conference, held Sept. 11-13 on the University of Akron's campus.