Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • European Rubber Journal
  • Plastics News
  • Tire Business
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • News
    • Automotive
    • Tire
    • Non-Tire
    • Suppliers
    • Silicone
    • Online Exclusive
    • Latex
    • Technical Notebooks
    • Executive Action
    • Government/Legal
    • Opinion
    • Rubber Division IEC
    • ITEC
    • Blogs
    • Sustainability
    • Products
    • Wacky World of Rubber
  • War in Ukraine
  • Custom
    • Sponsored Content
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • Directory
    • Classifieds & Mold Mart
  • Data
  • Events
    • RN Events
    • RN Livestreams/Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Past Events
    • Rubber News M&A Live
    • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
    • 2022 International Silicone Conference
    • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
  • Advertise
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. Tire
February 28, 2020 03:14 PM

Clemson tire conference to explore trends in recycling, innovation

Jim Johnson
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Alexis Garcin, chairman and president of Michelin North America Inc. since June 2019, will give the keynote presentation at this year's Clemson University Global Tire Industry Conference, scheduled for April 18-20 in Hilton Head.

    The three-day gathering, the 35th annual conference, will cover five subject categories in half-day sessions: Testing, Investigations and Liability; Future Tire Trends/Requirements; Tire Industry Outlook/Inside-Outside Perspective; Innovations in Tire Materials; and The Tire's Last Mile Delivery – Recycling & Sustainability.

    Garcin is scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. on April 19, after the luncheon break and before the start of the afternoon session. The conference is being held at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head,

    Each of the half-day sessions will feature a series of individual presentations that will delve into each particular topic from different perspectives.

    Topics for individual presentations include:

    • "The Impact of Autonomous Vehicle Requirements on Tire Development," Bruce Lambillotte, vice president of technical consulting at Smithers Group.
    • "Who is Stealing Your Secrets? Trade Secrets and Cyber-Securing from a Legal Perspective," Joseph Ruscak, partner at Roetsel & Andress.
    • "The Evolving Tire Market: Confusing Times for Consumers," Eugene Petersen, tire program manager at Consumer Reports.
    • "Sustainability Trends Impacting the U.S. Tire Manufacturing Industry," Sarah Amick, vice president and senior counsel at the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.
    • "Bringing Retreads Up to Speed with the Consumer Market," Jeffrey Parks, managing director, Retread Tire Association.
    • "Application of Recovered Carbon Black in Support of a Circular Economy," Jamie McNutt, technical fellow, product development at Bridgestone Americas Inc.

    More information, including conference registration and room reservations at the Sonesta Resort, is available at clemsontireconference.com.

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Rubber News wants to hear from its readers. If you want to express your opinion on a story or issue, email your letter to Editor Bruce Meyer at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    U.S. tire market continues to attract new players
    2
    Diversity focus, cultural shift needed to combat labor shortage
    3
    Stellantis ranked lowest in supplier relations study
    4
    Technical Notebook: Opportunities and threats for rubber products
    5
    Stakes high as global NR industry urgently seeks alternate supply
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Get our newsletters

    Staying current is easy with Rubber News delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge.

    Subscribe Today

    Subscribe to Rubber News to get the best coverage and leading insights in the industry.

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    MISSION

    To serve companies in the global rubber product industry by delivering news, industry insights, opinions and technical information.

    Contact Us

    2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000
    Cuyahoga Falls,
    OH 44221

    Customer Service:
    877-320-1726

    Resources
    • About Us
    • Digital Edition
    • Staff
    • Advertise
    • Order Reprints
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Partner Sites
    • Tire Business
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Plastics News
    • Plastics News China
    • Urethanes Technology
    • Automotive News
    • Crain Brands
    Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
      • Automotive
      • Tire
      • Non-Tire
      • Suppliers
      • Silicone
      • Online Exclusive
      • Latex
      • Technical Notebooks
      • Executive Action
      • Government/Legal
      • Opinion
      • Rubber Division IEC
      • ITEC
      • Blogs
        • Products
        • Wacky World of Rubber
      • Sustainability
    • War in Ukraine
    • Custom
      • Sponsored Content
      • White Papers
    • Resources
      • Directory
      • Classifieds & Mold Mart
    • Data
    • Events
      • RN Events
        • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
        • 2022 International Silicone Conference
        • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
      • RN Livestreams/Webinars
      • Industry Events
      • Past Events
      • Rubber News M&A Live
    • Advertise
    • DIGITAL EDITION