Monday, June 20, 2011 Successful Tire & Rubber Summit
 Held June 16th and 17th at the Kingsbridge Conference Centre & Institute in Kings City, ON, the 2011 Tire & Rubber Summit was a success.
Over 80 attendees from all aspects of the Canadian rubber industry gathered to learn and exchange on the state of the industry. Organized by The Rubber Association of Canada, discussions revolved around the following themes:
Rubber Materials Outlook
A panel of experts from Canada and United States identified the global challenges and trends affecting the supply and demand of products and materials used in rubber manufacturing.
Rubber Manufacturing Outlook
Rubber industry leaders shared the challenges and opportunities they experience today and their outlook for key market segments
Driving Sustainability: Getting to Zero Waste
The concept of zero waste in rubber manufacturing was once considered just that, a concept, an ideal, perhaps just wishful thinking. But today, with advances in technology and equipment, and continuing pressure from governments and customers alike, driving towards zero waste is closer at hand.
Tire Industry Outlook - A Panel Discussion
The panel of tire industry leaders discussed the major challenges facing the industry in Canada and also talk about their product innovations that help drive their company sustainability targets.
|
