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September 11, 2014

WE ARE PRESENTNG THE FOLLOWING AT THE REQUEST OF JIM BURNS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. JIM IS A LONG TIME FRIEND AND IS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING ON THE WONDERFUL CONFERENCES EVERY YEAR. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FOLLOWING, JIM CAN BE REACHED BY EMAIL AT jjjburns@att.net OR BY TELEPHONE TO 864-423-1656.

The 31st ANNUAL CLEMSON UNIVERSITY GLOBAL TIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

April 15-17, 2015

The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA

www.clemsontireconference.com

+1 (800) 258-1017

2015 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

         Clemson University is now accepting papers for the highly acclaimed annual Clemson University Tire Industry Conference being held April 15-17, 2015 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina. This conference is for the domestic and international tire industry, including the suppliers, customers and allied industries designed to address developments throughout the fields of tire design, research, regulation and manufacturing in all areas, whether directly or indirectly involved in all parts of the tire industry. If you or another member of your organization is involved with tires or tire materials, this conference is for you.

         For Consideration, kindly send us the paper title, a short summary/abstract of 250-350 words, and the speaker's profile/bio to jburns@att.net or ejohns5@clemson.edu before November 1, 2014. Each confirmed speaker will be given a 35 minute presentation slot during the conference. The registration fee is waived for each confirmed speaker; however, each speaker is responsible for his/her travel and accommodation arrangements.

         The four (4) conference sessions are:   (1) Technology--Manufacturing, Design & Development;  (2) Materials – Traditional & Non-Traditional;   (3) Environmental – Efficiency & Sustainability; and (4) The General Tire Outlook– Regulatory, Legislative & Economic.

The following examples are excellent presentation topics:

• Economic and Industry Overview
• SSBR and NdBR Developments For Tire Tread
• A Look at the Carbon Black Market with Emphasis on Supply vs. Demand
• From Rubber to Roads – The Evolution to Sustainability
• Recent technology in tire design, testing and/or development
• How to Compete in Today's Global Tire Market
• Truck manufacturer views on new regulations—tire certification and truck fuel economy
• What truck manufacturers  and fleets desire from the tire industry
• Tire design, tire safety, and/or tire simulation software
• Economic or political challenges to the tire industry
• Current government regulations on tires and the challenges to address
• Latest and future issues for TPMS in the automotive and trucking markets
• Present situation and outlook for Asia, Europe, North America, and/or South America
• The impact of tire labeling on consumers' buying behavior or tire labeling requirements
• Latest intelligent tire applications/technology and/or developments in tire sensor materials
• New developments in Run-Flat Tires, tire cord systems and/or retreading OTR Tires
• Case studies of innovative tire business approaches
• Developments/improvements in rubber raw materials (natural & synthetic rubber)
• Testing and quality control of rubber compounds
• Developments in rubber chemicals & fillers and applications
• Long-term future of tire manufacturing worldwide
• Tire rolling resistance- approach/improvement/effects
• Scrap & cost reduction in tire manufacturing
• Green technologies in the tire industry
• Life cycle of the tire –from raw materials to end of life
• The federal tire fuel efficiency program
• Aircraft tires – production and retreading
• New methods of testing Radial OTR Tires

I will be attending as a moderator, as I have done many times in recent years, and I will also be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the above or the conference in general. I can be reached by email to info@retreadtire.org or by telephone at +831-646-5269.

HARVEY

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"Often we allow ourselves to be upset
by small things we should despise and forget.
We lose many irreplaceable hours brooding over grievances that,
in a year's time,will be forgotten by us and by everybody."
~ André Maurois