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April 7, 2017

RTA will be at the
North American Tire & Retread Expo (NATRE)

...and you should be there too!

Registration is FREE, and you won't regret taking advantage of this great experience.

The North American Tire & Retread Expo will be held on April 19-21, 2017 and attendee registration is free to all those in the tire, retread and auto service industry.  Meet with top decision makers and exhibiting companies featuring tire retreading, tire recycling, wheels, tire related products, and manufacturers and major suppliers of tires.

Pre-Register Here

Join us each morning for these educational programs, then head onto the Expo floor.

You'll return to your business with a whole new outlook for 2017!

Exciting Additions to NATRE Program

David Zielasko, the Publisher and Editorial Director of Tire Business, as well as a Vice President of Crain Communications, will be presenting, "Competing in Tires in an Online World, Tire Industry-10 Years of Change."  His presentation will discuss how changes in technology have led to fundamental changes in business that cannot be ignored if a company wants to continue growing.  

Zielasko is a frequent speaker at industry associations and events.  Having covered the rubber and tire industries for over 30 years, he has an insightful perspective on changes and trends that impact manufacturing and sales.

Panel Additions
In addition to David Zielasko, both The Safety Panel and The Retread Panel have added speakers. 

Russell Devens, the Director of Safety & Risk Management for McCarthy Tire, will bring a commercial tire company's perspective to The Safety Panel, moderated by Peggy Fisher, President of TireStamp.  Devens joins Randy Haas, Safety Director from T.O. Haas, Tom Herrmann, Assistant Director of Continuous Improvement, Dunn Tire and OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Wilfred Hebert to discuss this important issue.

David Stevens, Managing Director of TRIB, has added Doug Conley, Vice President & General Manager of Shamrock Marketing to round out the discussion on the Retreading Panel. 

Conley joins other retread industry veterans Tim Bevier (Tech International), Darin Weber (Transworld Casing Supply), Rick Majewski (Wilson County Tire & Retreading), and Bill Waerzeggers (Pomp's Tire).

Register Today For NATRE-The Expo That Gives You More!
When you're looking for more profits for your commercial or retail tire business, more insight into what is ahead for the tire industry, more products and services that give your company an edge, NATRE is the place you should be from April 19-21.
Registration is FREE and includes access to all the conference programs, the expo hall, and the opening night celebration at B.B. King's Blues Club!

Take a look at some of the speakers and industry experts
who will help shape your view and inform you about this vital industry.

Keynote Speaker:
Joseph Saoud, President of Bridgestone Americas Truck, Bus & Retread Operations for North America
David Zielasko, publisher of Tire Business and organizer of the NATRE conference program is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker is Joseph Saoud, the President of Truck, Bus & Retread for the U.S. and Canada for Bridgestone Americas.  Saoud will be speaking on "Reinvigorating the Sustainable Business Model."  His program will cover how Bridgestone is dealing with the impact of escalating raw material costs, and the penetration of low cost alternatives on the marketplace. 
Don't miss this insightful presentation on how the tire industry is changing.

Experts Drive Insightful Programs on Commercial, Passenger Tires and Auto Service
The conference program for NATRE will be even more robust this year.

The schedule features separate tracks for both the commercial/retread tire and retail passenger tire/auto service attendees, with full programs every morning. Industry leaders offer presentations that will change the way you think about your business and your industry.

The Commercial Track Features:
•    Clif Armstrong, CEO Industrial NAFTA, TP Commercial Solutions, Pirelli,
•    Paul Dvorak, CEO, America Industrial Tire Corp.
•    Hugo Sandberg, Sr. Sales Manager, Molded Products & Business Development, Robbins LLC
•    Peggy Fisher, President, TireStamp
•    Kevin Carr, Director, Tire Division, TravelCenters of America, TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network
•    David Stevens, Managing Director, TRIB
•    Alexei Nicolini, President & CEO, Budini Inc.
•    Noll Saunders, Risk Management Consultant, Euler Hermes
The Retail Track Features:  
•    Bob Bittner, Director of Store Operations, Tire Pros
•    Art Blumenthal, Principal, Art Blumenthal LLC
•    Jody DeVere, CEO, Ask Patty.com
•    Mike Hudgins, Director of Sales, Mighty Auto Parts
•    John Zentz, VP of Sales, Hunter Engineering Co.
•    Peter Mikhail, VP Business Development, TreadHunter
•    John Rice, Director of TPMS Products and Support, 31 Inc.

Take a look at some of the Exhibitors.
The North American Tire & Retread Expo Keeps Growing!

Reserve your space: http://www.usatireexpo.com/buy_booth_e.html
Exhibitor space and sponsorships are still available.

It's not just the Conference Program that is growing, so are the Exhibitors and Attendees!

Learn more about this great tire industry show on the conference website.

EXPO WEBSITE

2017 Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest

The Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest will be held
at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
during the North American Tire & Retread Expo on April 20, 2017.

Still need another reason?

How about one of the best Inaugaural Evening Parties you'll find anywhere. It's included with your pre-registration. All PRE-REGISTERED attendees and exhibitors are welcome. Great complimentary food, open bar and the kind of tremendous live music you'll only hear in New Orleans.

Pre-register to attend this great event. Pre-Register Here

NOW is the time to reserve your booth and make your travel plans. RTA will be there and we encourage all of our members and friends to join us. This expo is not only a great educational experience, but also an essential place to meet and do business with our members and friends in the retread, repair and tire manufacturing industries.

Call 786-293-5186 for more show information and to enter your tire in the Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest.

Take a look at the website: http://www.usatireexpo.com  

Reserve your space: http://www.usatireexpo.com/buy_booth_e.html

or email them for more info: INFO@USATIREEXPO.COM

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

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Know that there is something inside you
that is greater than any obstacle."
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