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Why You This is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary conference designed to address developments throughout the field of tire design, research, and manufacturing in all allied industries, whether directly or indirectly involved in tiremaking. If you or another member of your Should organization is involved with tires or tire materials, this conference is for you: • Product designers • Quality control personnel • Production managers Attend • Product developers • Marketing researchers • Scrap tire users • Fiber producers • Rubber compounders • Scrap tire dealers • Product converters • Industrial fabric users • Industrial fabric weavers • Plant engineers • Chemical manufacturers • R & D personnel • Industrial suppliers

• Tire Industry Association • Goodyear Tire & Rubber • Pressure Systems International, Inc Hear from • Rubber Manufacturers Company • Tire Association Association • LANXESS Corporation • Goodway Rubber Industries Industry • US EPA, SMARTWAY • Budini, Inc • Rubber Association of Canada 25 Transport Partnership • Michelin North America • Bridgestone/Firestone NA Tire Leaders • PanAridus LLC • Clemson University • • Galileo Wheel LTD • Rhodia, Inc. • Ford Motor Company • National Highway Traffic • Exponent Engineering • Dhanam Publications Pvt. Ltd. Safety Administration • Smithers Rapra NA • US Environmental Protection Agency • US Department of • SciTech Industries Transportation Your Conference Agenda Day 1: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 1:35 pm The Tire Industry Association, Noon Registration: Current Regulatory Issues with Tires Roy Littlefield, PhD, Executive Vice President This presentation will look at the major industry Check in and receive materials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa legislative and regulatory issues and see how they Administration, Christopher J. Bonanti, could play out this year with the upcoming 2012 12:45 pm Associate Administrator for Rulemaking elections. Note, all members of the House of Rep- Welcome to the Conference As mandated by the Transportation Recall En- resentatives are up for election, one-third of the and Opening Remarks hancement, Accountability and Documentation Senate is up for election and of course, there is the (TREAD) Act of 2000, NHTSA is in the process Presidential election. If you think your business is Tanya Thompson, Director, Professional of upgrading Federal Motor Vehicle Safety complicated, fasten your seat belts for this session! Advancement and Continuing Education, Standard (FMVSS) No. 119, which specifies Clemson University the labeling and performance requirements for 2:45 pm James C. Burns, Conference Chairman, new heavy truck tires used on vehicles with a “Faces and Places” Clemson University gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds. Join your colleagues for an opportunity to get to SESSION I - As proposed in the September 2010 Notice of know each other and to improve the quality of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the agency will your networking during the conference. OUR INDUSTRY AND ITS upgrade the endurance test, add a new high OVERSIGHT speed test, and add a new labeling requirement 3:15 pm Moderator: Harvey Brodsky, Managing for the speed rating on the sidewall for all non- A Major Unknown In The Rolling Director, Retread Tire Association speed restricted heavy truck tires. Additionally, as mandated by the Energy Independence and Resistance Regulations May Be 1:00 pm Security Act (EISA) of 2007, NHTSA is required Measurement Uncertainty CSA (Compliance, Safety, & to implement a fuel efficiency rating program Smithers Rapra North America, Accountability) and Its Effect on Tires for passenger car tires. In March 2010, NHTSA published a final rule specifying the test proce- James A. Popio, General Manager/Director Pressure Systems International, Inc. dures that would be used for the rating program. of Engineering Al Cohn, Director of New Market Development In 2011, NHTSA has been conducting consumer This presentation investigates the & Engineering Support and other testing so that it can implement the measurement and provides a look at the uncertain- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra- remaining aspects of this new rating program. ties in the measurement. These uncertainties could tion program called CSA was rolled out in 2010 Mr. Bonanti will discuss the current status of the play an important role when evaluating compli- and its purpose is to improve effectiveness of FMVSS No. 119 update and the new Tire Fuel ance. With the various schemes proposed for rat- FMCSA. Compliance and Enforcement Programs Efficiency Rating Program. ing tires, how discrete do they need to be to allow of the existing Department of Transportation 2:10 pm for factual reporting and prevent the industry regulations are met by using data to identify from being unduly taxed or the governing bodies high-risk carriers and drivers. This presentation Industry Politics In A Presidential from investigating systemic issues? A brief review will review the major impact that tires have on Election Year - What This Means To of the current rating proposals and a look at the the overall CSA scoring system. The Tire Industry measurement uncertainty will be provided. 3:50 pm US Environmental Protection Agency, four corporate innovation pillars, including “Drive Tires and Public Policy: Change, L. Joseph Bachman, Environmental Scientist Green” and “Drive Safe.” Tires play a fundamen- tal role in supporting these pillars and are key Challenge and Opportunity Low rolling resistance tires are an important part of the technical approach EPA is using to reduce contributors to the performance and environmental Rubber Manufacturing Association, emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. The SmartWay impact of vehicles. R&D efforts have focused on Tracey Norberg, Senior Vice President Transport partnership has been verifying low roll- new technologies and innovations in materials that and Corporate Counsel ing resistance tire models since 2007, enlarging the deliver “well balanced” tires that exceed customer expectations for performance and fuel efficiency. As From greenhouse gas requirements to new truck market for these products in the existing fleets and the new truck market. The heavy-duty greenhouse Ford plans and produces new products, the com- tire performance standards and vehicle fuel econ- pany recognizes the importance of fostering solid, omy standards, the tire industry continues to face gas regulations, signed in August 2011 and effec- seamless partnerships with suppliers to accelerate interesting public policy challenges and opportuni- tive in model year 2014, will also drive increased the development of new products that customers ties. As a result of Congressional midterm elections, consumption of low-rolling resistance tires for new value for today and tomorrow. the new Congress brings priorities and agendas to trucks. EPA SmartWay continues to work with shape public policy for the next two years. Will the industry to finalize performance standards for 10:50 am new Congress create a more favorable environment verified retreaded tires suitable for Class 8 linehaul for manufacturing in the US, or will the new Con- applications. Don’t miss this presentation to learn Retail Perspectives on Tire Industry gress plus the Obama White House be a recipe for more about the Class 4-8 vocational vehicles and Policies gridlock? An overview of the major public policy the greenhouse gas regulations. Exponent, John M. Baldwin, PhD, issues, challenges and opportunities facing the tire 8:50 am Principal Scientist, Vehicle Engineering industry, helps us navigate this critical environment. Improving Passenger Tire Fuel Economy When asked to view tire industry policies through 4:30 pm the prism of a retail sales or service transaction, Michelin North America, Indian Tyre Industry - New Challenges some of the initial clarity quickly becomes opaque. John Emerson, Director of Industry Standards & For example, the tire industry has deemed that and New Opportunities Government Regulations when selling two new tires, they go on the rear of Dhanam Publications Pvt. Ltd., Recent studies have described the significant fuel the vehicle. Simple enough, we have all seen the Kurian Abraham, Editor and Managing Director savings achieved by improved passenger tire videos. Or is it that simple? In this presentation, The emergence of India as a major economic rolling resistance. This presentation examines the we will explore the science and reasoning, or lack power, fueled by huge population, affluent middle range of rolling resistance in the market, the bene- thereof, behind some select tire industry policies class and high GDP growth rate, has transformed fits of further efforts to optimize tire fuel economy, and how they may affect the retail consumer. and the relationship to other key performances. the fortunes of the Indian tyre and rubber indus- 11:25 am try. Like China, India is experiencing explosive You must hear this presentation to understand the growth in the auto industry. As a result the Indian potential impact these standards and regulation Panel Discussion tyre industry is all set for massive expansion and will have on the tire industry. Your expert speakers from today will provide modernization. All the major global producers 9:25 am insights into your specific questions. like Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continen- tal and other companies have plants here and all The Future of Vehicle Safety and Fuel Noon the major domestic manufacturers along with the Economy and the Role the Tire Industry Keynote Address multinationals are on an expansion spree to tap the Will Play Dr. Claude C. Lilly, Dean of emerging local and global opportunities. This pre- National Highway Traffic Safety the College of Business and sentation presents the challenges and opportunities Behavioral Science introduces facing the Indian tyre industry in the context of the Administration, our keynote luncheon speaker global slowdown and the tough challenges posed Ronald Medford, Deputy Administrator and Clemson graduate, by the Chinese tyre industry. NHTSA has recently released fatality data for 2010 South Carolina Governor showing another record-breaking decline in traffic Nikki Haley. 5:05 pm fatalities to the lowest level since 1949. Even one Panel Discussion fatality of these 32,885 deaths is still too many and Luncheon Take this opportunity to share your most pressing the Department will continue its efforts to reduce issues and gain meaningful insight from today’s this number, even as vehicle miles travelled increas- provided courtesy of speakers. es. Our Agency, along with EPA, keeps safety at the forefront while setting fuel economy standards for Session III - The Life Cycle 5:30 pm new vehicles. Joint proposed standards for model from Raw Materials to End of Life Networking Social at the Hilton Head years 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks Moderator: Michael Wischhusen, Marriott Resort & Spa were unveiled in November 2010. This is the latest Technical Director, Litigation, in a series of executive actions the Obama admin- Michelin North America Inc Hosted by istration is taking to strengthen the economy and Smithers Rapra increase energy efficiency. Don’t miss this presenta- 1:30 pm Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet and tion to understand the tire industry’s responsibility Extended Producers Responsibility- network with the conference participants and to contribute to these goals by lowering rolling speakers. resistance while preserving safety. What Does It Mean for the Tire Industry? Day 2: Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:00 am Refreshment Break The Rubber Association of Canada, 7:45 am Continental Breakfast Glenn R. Maidment, President 10:15 am Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is a Session II - Our Industry’s Interaction Impact of Tire Technologies: well-known concept throughout most of Europe with the World Around Us Today and Tomorrow and north of the border, where governments have Moderator: Michael Wischhusen, compelled producers to take financial responsibility Technical Director, Litigation, Michelin Ford Motor Company for their end-of-life products. Every industrial sec- North America Inc David Rohweder, Chassis Global Chief Engineer tor is targeted, including waste electronics, used oil, Over the past few decades, significant changes household solvents, paint, paper goods, and a host 8:15 am have occurred in the global automotive industry of other products including tires. This presentation in response to market drivers. Many companies will review the differing EPR approaches taken by Low Rolling Resistance Tires - a critical are focusing on new technologies that will reduce the tire industry in selected jurisdictions, looking at Tool In The Reduction Of Greenhouse fuel usage and CO2 emissions. At Ford Motor their successes, challenges and opportunities. Gas Emissions From Heavy-Duty Company, corporate strategies have been devel- Vehicles oped to democratize technologies supporting the 2:05 pm 4:05 pm 9:25 am Scientific Study Shows Tire Wear Rhodia’s Newest Highly Dispersible Galileo Wheel - A New Innovative Tire Particles Are Not Harmful Silicas: Their Contribution to Lower Galileo Wheel Ltd, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Rolling Resistance Tires Avishay Novoplanski, CIO David Chapman, Director, Rhodia, Inc Member of the Solvay Group, In its 100 year history, the tire industry has gone Global EHS Sustainability Soline de Cayeux, through two revolutions - Bias Ply Tire 1898 - 1965, and 1965 - 2012. Galileo Wheel intro- In 2006, the Tire Industry CEOs initiated a joint Business Development Manager duces the next revolution based on an entirely new research project to better understand potential ® Zeosil 1165 MP Rhodia Highly Dispersible Silica tire design that provides for improved road and environment and health issues that could impact (HDS) has progressively become the global stan- off- road maneuverability, vehicle fuel efficiency, the tire industry globally. The work to date has dard for full silica technology, used in stability and safety. The Galileo tire will cost on par included a review of major raw materials, impacts the production of fuel-efficient tires. With respect with radial tires and is produced using existing tire of tire and road wear particles, end of life tire to recent regulations, the latest innovations from ® industry manufacturing technologies. This natural management and safe use of nanomaterials. This Rhodia will be illustrated concerning the Zeosil run- increases lateral stability, eliminates presentation will focus on the tire wear particles. Premium 200 MP, which is becoming the new and can increase its footprint by as much as The work shows there are no observed environ- standard and is well adapted to fit with the new 200 % with even air pressure distribution. Its first mental or human health impacts from tire wear tire labeling regulations that offer a new perfor- application will be in the Agriculture sector where particles at the levels measured in the environment. mance compromise. Don’t miss this presentation the Galileo tire will reduce ground compaction and ® The development of a tire marker and the extensive to learn how the Zeosil 1085GR, a Very Low increase machine efficiency. sampling undertaken to determine exposures will Surface Area (VLSA) HPS technology is opening also be described. The work has been reviewed by new fields for silica reinforced tire compounds 10:00 am an external global Assurance group and is currently with a high grip tire tread. Refreshment Break being presented at scientific conferences and being prepared for publication in peer reviewed technical 4:40 pm 10:15 am journals. Panel Discussion Significant Results From the Non- 2:40 pm Gain expert advice and clarification on the Pneumatic Tire Project of Sci-Tech important issues that you can take back to your Industries Innovations in Solution SBR organization. Technology SciTech Industries, Michael Moon, 5:15 pm Vice President-Engineering LANXESS Corporation, Judy Douglas, Adjourn for the Evening Technical Marketing Manager See demonstration samples, graphics, and material samples in this presentation on the first self-sup- Legislated tire labeling requirements continue to Day 3: Friday, April 20, 2012 porting tire for highway speeds, standard rims, challenge the tire supply chain to innovate materi- and vehicles of all sizes. The tire has been shown als, so that tire performance can be accelerated and Session IV - Looking to the Future to produce superior fuel economy, without the consumers can make better informed decisions. Im- possibility of punctures or slow leaks. It is self- proving rolling resistance is a high priority so that Moderator: Guy J. Walenga, Engineer- supporting with a system of primary and secondary better fuel economy can be achieved both in origi- ing Manager, NA Commercial Products supports formed of glass fiber composite. The tire nal equipment and replacement tire industry. From Bridgestone/Firestone NA Tire, LLC weighs approximately the same as tires of the same a safety standpoint, the optimization of wet traction size and capacity. Although similar to an airless tire 8:15 am is also a critical parameter. Other metrics such as demonstrated by a major producer, the Sci-Tech reducing noise or improving treadwear are valued Tire Future Intelligence Non-Pneumatic mounts on a standard rim with depending on the region of interest. This presenta- standard mounting equipment. Fully enclosed, the tion will review SSBRs (Solution Styrene-Butadiene Continental Tire the Americas LLC tire runs cool, uniform, and quiet. Rubber) of global interest and their influence on Alessandra Ferraris, Director of tire properties. Results from LANXESS’s most R & D the Americas 10:50 am recent innovative work to design and produce on This presentation will give an overview about The Retreading Industry in Southeast an industrial scale both in-chain (or “main chain”) the background and the scope of the current Asia: State and Trends as well as end group functionalized SSBRs will also technological development and segmentation be discussed. The effect of batch versus continuous of passenger car tires. The main focus is on the Goodway Rubber Industries, Sdn. Bhd., polymerized SSBRs will be compared. present status and the future of “intelligence in Ray Mata, Country Sales Manager the tire,” starting from today’s tire sensors. You Many issues and challenges of the retreading indus- 3:15 pm do not want to miss this presentation because try in SE Asia include the estimated market size of Refreshment Break Ms Ferraris will be looking ahead at tomorrow’s truck tires, percentage of tires retreaded, along with world of networked smart cars. the percentage share of radial tires retread vs. nylon 3:30 pm tire retread. This presentation will also discuss the The Economic Success of Guayule 8:50 am number of retread suppliers in SE Asia along with Small Numbers - BIG SAVINGS the volume of retreaded rubber used in the last five PanAridus, LLC, Michael R. Fraley, years. Forecast for the SE Asia retreading indus- Chief Executive Officer and Founder Budini, Inc., try will include equipment, technology, rubber The history of Guayule is full of achievements with Alexei Nicolini, CEO & President compound and processing and franchising as a way the exception of one, Economic Success! PanAridus In this presentation, we will give an overview to standardize the retread process. Don’t miss this has addressed this most important aspect and we of what it takes to increase tire performance and presentation since Mr. Mata will conclude with a are now in the process of commercializing and successfully decrease tire and fuel consump- five year market forecast of the SE Asia retreading taking Guayule to economic success globally. Don’t tion. Do you know why so many tire fleets have industry. miss this presentation to understand how PanAri- failed to successfully take control of their tires? dus developed feasible, economic, renewable raw Attend this session and see how to use today’s 11:25 am Panel Discussion materials and energy sources that are adapted to inexpensive technology in a successful way so 11:50 am Conference Adjournment global climates. Guayule has the potential to help that the tire company can finally take control of solve the natural rubber shortage and also has the their tires, meet industry compliance and receive Drawing for a set of 4 Michelin passenger tires. potential to stabilize new tire prices by making a great number of safety, financial and environ- Must be present raw material more accessible for manufacturers mental benefits while doing it. to win! worldwide. Meet Your Speakers & Moderators Kurian Abraham is Editor and Publisher of two Trucking Association, and TMC (Technology Maintenance the Assistant Executive Director for Hazard Identification & prestigious publications – Rubber Asia, the largest circulated Council). Reduction at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. rubber magazine in Asia and Dhanam, Kerala’a first business Dr. Judy Douglas is the Technical Marketing Manager He also has experience related to safety issues with the Deka magazine. He is also the Editor of Polymers & Tyre Asia. A at LANXESS’s Performance Butadiene Rubber (PBR) busi- Research and Development Corporations which is known for Post Graduate in Commerce from the School of Management ness unit in Orange, TX. Judy started her career 13 years the invention of the IBOT™ wheelchair and the Segway™ Studies, Cochin University, India, Kurian’s career includes ago with Bayer as a Research Scientist in the Polybutadi- Human Transporter. being a Lecturer in commerce as well as being a journalist. He ene Technology department. She has expertise in a wide Michael Moon is the Vice President of Engineering for ventured into the Publishing field and launched both Rubber variety of synthetic rubber applications including hose, belt, SciTech Industries in Florida. A Mechanical Engineer gradu- Asia and Dhanam from Cochin. pharmaceutical, golf ball, tire and chewing gum. In 2005, she ate from the University of Michigan, Michael has worked for L. Joseph Bachman, PhD, received his BS degree from Be- assumed responsibility as the Supply Demand Manager for 11 years in plastics and rubber, helping the company to ex- loit College, his MS degree from Penn State University, and his PBR and moved from Canada to Southeast TX. Dr Douglas pand six-fold. When he moved into the composites industry, PhD from the George Washington University. He has worked transitioned into her current role focusing on the develop- he made Serena Williams’ tennis racquet for Wilson Sporting for the Federal Government since 1979, providing scientific ment of the BR and SSBR market in North America in 2008. Goods. With his mechanical engineering background, he support for policymaking and has worked for EPA since 2000, She received her BS and PhD from Carleton University in has proven the principle of the self-supporting tire with a where he provides support for rulemaking on MTBE and other Ottawa, ON, Canada. In her spare time, she enjoys testing successful wheel test and road test. You must attend this gasoline oxygenates. Along with managing Federal advisory the limits of the tires on her Vespa scooter! presentation to see these gigantic results. committees, he is also a member of the SmartWay Transport John Emerson is the Director of Industry Standards Alexei Nicolini is the President and CEO of Budini partnership technical team. Dr. Bachman currently manages & Government Regulations for Michelin North America. Incorporated. Alexei started one of his first companies, Inno- the SmartWay tire verification program. His career with Michelin of more than 20 years includes vative Tire Solutions, designed to outsource tire management John M. Baldwin, PhD is a Principal Scientist in Expo- engineering and management assignments in the US and services to fleets in the Brazilian market. The company is nent’s Vehicle Engineering practice. His expertise includes in France dealing with tire testing, design, and analysis. He known for helping fleets reduce their tire costs by eliminat- polymer science and technology, specializing in the synthesis, holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from NC State Uni- ing waste and increasing tire performance, not just by compounding, degradation (chemical/physical), and testing of versity and an MS in Engineering from Princeton University. changing brands or products. He has been involved in the elastomer, plastic, adhesive, and foam-based systems. Prior to Alessandra Ferraris was appointed Director of development of over 100 different tire information systems joining Exponent, Dr. Baldwin worked in the research labora- Passenger and Light Truck Tires Research and development from DOS to Windows to web-based and mobile platforms. tory of Ford Motor Company, where he became internationally of continental Tire the Americas in 2010. In this role, Ms. Fer- He owns and manages 5 different tire-related businesses in recognized for his research on the topics of tire aging, tire test raris is responsible for research and development activities Brazil and the US. development, tire service life prediction, and the use of nitro- in the Americas region including Platform Development and Tracey Norberg is the Senior Vice President & Cor- gen as a tire inflation medium. Industrialization Interface management, Technical product porate Counsel for the Rubber Manufacturers Association Christopher J. Bonanti is the Associate Administra- management, Product portfolio Management, original where she manages policy, technical and legal issues and tor for Rulemaking of the National Highway Traffic Safety Equipment and Tire Line product Development, and the serves on the association’s senior management team. Tire Administration. He is responsible for the planning, setting and Uvalde proving Grounds. She was born and raised in Turin, and environmental policies are among the diverse issues on development of all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Italy and received her Chemical Engineering degrees from which she works, representing the tire and rubber industry vehicle safety consumer information programs, the country’s Politecnico di Torino in Italy. in state and federal regulatory agencies and state legisla- fuel economy program, guidelines, and regulations for all Michael R. Fraley, is the President/CEO of PanAridus, tures. Earlier, she served on the regulatory affairs staff at the new motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment sold in the LLC. For the past 20 years he has developed successful agri- American Forest & Paper Association. United States. Mr. Bonanti leads the agency’s efforts in work- business companies for international markets. PanAridus Avishay Novoplanski is the Chief Technical Officer ing with the United Nations World Forum for the Harmo- is dedicated to the genetic propagation and commercial of the Galileo Wheel Ltd. in Lod, Israel. The inventor and nization of Vehicle Regulations to develop Global Technical success of Guayule on a global scope. Mike has 28 years developer of Galileo Wheel, Avishay is an Industrial Design regulations consistent with NHTSA’s Rulemaking and research of experience in market development, production, and Engineer, a graduate of the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem Priorities. Prior to coming to NHTSA, Mr. Bonanti served as a research of proprietary agricultural genetics on an inter- and has won several prizes with his Industrial designs. In Congressional Fellow with the US House of Representatives on national platform. He was formerly President and Owner his recent position, Avishay was the co-founder and inventor the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and as Direc- of Pure Genetics in Carefree, Arizona where he contracted of Galileo Mobility Instruments Ltd. which invented and tor of Office of hazardous Materials at the Federal Aviation production, and conducted research and market evaluations developed a Stair Climbing Wheelchair and the Viper Robot, Administration. He is currently a doctoral candidate at George of cotton varieties for domestic and international clients. a man carried personal robot for the Israeli Army. mason University focusing his studies in Environmental and Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina James (Jim) A. Popio, PhD, is the General Manager and Public Policy. Roy Littlefield, PhD, has been representing the tire Director of Engineering at Smithers Rapra’s Ravenna Labora- Harvey Brodsky, Managing Director of Retread Tire industry since 1979. Prior to that, he worked on Capitol tory. He received his PhD in engineering and his MS and BS Association, is a world-renowned speaker who has written nu- Hill, first for US Senator Thomas McIntyre and then for US in mechanical engineering from the University of Akron. Jim merous articles concerning retreading and has been a featured Senate Sergeant-at-Arms F. Nordy Hoffman. Between 1979 has spent his professional career working for and/or with weekly guest on “the Open Road Café” radio program. Also, and 2003, Roy served as Director of Government Affairs for the tire companies, automotive OEMs, standards organiza- Harvey is a featured monthly talk show host on Midnight NTDRA, the American Retreaders Association, the Interna- tions, and government agencies. He has worked with tires Trucking Radio Network. Previously, Harvey was Managing tional Tire and Rubber Association, and the Tire Industry for the past 17 years, 11 of those at Smithers. Director of the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau. Association. In 2003 he was named Executive Vice President David Rohweder is the Global Chief Engineer for He began his career in the retread tire industry with one of the of The Tire Industry Association. He earned his BA from all Tire and Wheel Systems at Ford Motor Company. His world’s largest suppliers of retread equipment and went on to Dickinson College and his MA and PhD from Catholic responsibilities include the oversight of all tire and wheel become Director of Operations for a large chain of tire stores. University of America. engineering activities worldwide, which includes the David L. Chapman is currently the Director, Global EHS Glenn Maidment is the president of The Rubber As- development of global standards, analysis methods, and Sustainability for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. sociation of Canada. He is a 35 year veteran of the rubber product strategic plans to support Ford’s Business Plans. He He previously served in other environmental management industry, having started his career in Kitchener Ontario, has worked at Ford over 20 years on vehicles ranging from assignments at Goodyear since 1986. Earlier he worked in gov- working for a major tire company. Following progressively the Fiesta to Heavy Trucks. He has extensive experience in ernmental, technical, management and policy positions. Dave senior positions in Sales and Marketing, Glenn joined the chassis engineering, CAE, testing and vehicle development. is a graduate of the University of Akron with a BS in Civil Rubber Association of Canada as Director of Operations in Mr. Rohweder has a BS in Agricultural Engineering from Engineering. He serves as co-chair of the Tire Industry Project 1991 and is currently the President. He manages the overall Iowa State University an MS in Mechanical Engineering for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development affairs of the rubber industry association, acts as the indus- from Wayne State University and has completed studies for and as a member and past chairman of the Environment Com- try’s chief spokesman, and develops and implements their an MBA. mittee of the Rubber manufacturers Association. strategic direction in concert with the Association’s Board Guy Walenga is the Engineering Manager, North Ameri- Soline de Cayeux is the Business Development Manager of Directors. He represents Canada through the Standards can Commercial Products for Bridgestone/Firestone North for the Silica Global Business Unit of Rhodia, Inc., which is a Council of Canada and is on the International Standards American Tire, LLC having over 30 years experience in the member of the Solvay Group of Lyon, France. Ms. Cayeux is Organization Technical Committee 31. Tire Industry. He is a representative for truck and bus issues responsible for the development of the Tire Market for Europe Ray Mata is the Country Sales Manager for Goodway at the Tire and Rim Association and Rubber manufacturers and North America Zones. She has several years’ experience Rubber Industries. He has over 22 years of experience Association. Guy is also a task force chairman and presenter in R&D of Silica and Customer Service relations for the Rubber working in the retread tire industry. Previously, Ray was the for TMC and an active member of SAE and ASTM. and Tire Markets of France. Business Development Director of a Bandag franchise which Michael Wischhusen is Director, Industry Standards Al Cohn is a graduate of the University of Illinois and is a operated nine shops in the Philippines that produced an & Government Regulations Michelin North America, Inc. 33 year veteran of the trucking industry, 28 years of which was average of 10,000 tires per month. He started to work with in Greenville, South Carolina. He holds a BS and MS in spent working with Goodyear Tire in commercial tire design, Goodway Rubber Industries, Sdn. Bhd. in 2007 and devel- Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester, tire compounder, field engineering, sales, and marketing, oped the Supercool brand in the United States market. Rochester, New York and has worked for Michelin NA for both here and in Europe. In 2006, Al joined Pressure Systems Ronald Medford is the Deputy Administrator of the 26 years in both technical (tire design) and marketing roles. International (PSI) as Director of New Market Development National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), His current responsibilities include the management of & Engineering Support. PSI is the worldwide industry leader US Department of Transportation. As the Senior Associate Michelin’s North American standards and product regula- in automotive tire inflation systems for commercial vehicles. Administrator for Vehicle Safety, Mr. Medford was respon- tory activity as well as international coordination of the same Al is a frequent industry speaker and is an active member of sible for overseeing the National Center for Statistics and for Groupe Michelin. Prior to Michelin, Mike worked for the SAE, TTMA (Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, IANA Analysis and the NTHSA Rulemaking, Enforcement and Ap- fuel systems division of General Motors. (Intermodal Association of North America), ATA (American plied Research Programs. Prior to joining NHTSA, Ron was Call 1.800.258.1017 to enroll or register online at www.clemson.edu/success The 28th Annual April 18–20, 2012 Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa Tire Industry Hilton Head, SC “Great networking! Great overview of new tire Conference technologies and industry trends! 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Your Registration Fee Includes tuition, workbook, program materials, continen- tal breakfasts, refreshment breaks, networking luncheon and social reception. Lodging and other meals are not included. A registration desk will be located outside the meeting room at noon the first Registration Request Please return this entire page day of the program. (or a photocopy) to: Your Benefits Are Guaranteed! Tire Industry Conference • (TI) Clemson University P.O. Box 912 We are confident your organization will gain April 18–20, 2012 • The Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa • important insights from this program. If you’re not Hilton Head, SC Clemson, SC 29633-0912 satisfied with this conference, you will receive an FEE: q $995 per person immediate refund of your entire registration fee.

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Accommodations Method of Payment Room and meals, except for the luncheon and (P.O. # or payment must be received by conference start date) continental breakfasts, are at the participant’s ex- q Check enclosed (Payable to CURF) pense. A block of rooms is being held at The Mar- q riott Hilton Head, One Hotel Center, Hilton Head, Payment being processed (letter of intent/P.O. enclosed) SC. Go to www.clemson.edu/success to access the Marriott reservation link, or call 888.511.5086 to q q q q speak to a Marriott reservation agent (Key words Tire Conference Clemson University) to get the Card No.______Exp. Date______special room rate of $139 before March 20, 2012. A $15 taxi, 10 minutes from Hilton Head Airport, Clemson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer delivers you to this four-diamond resort.