Turkish conference to analyse rubber and tyre markets

Istanbul, Turkey The 4th CEE Rubber & Tire Markets, to be held in Istanbul, 25-26 November, will examine current issues facing markets in central and eastern Europe which, as tyre markets return to growth, is finding manufacturers faced with shortages in materials and escalating costs.

Worldwide demand for rubber is forecast to continue to exceed supply levels, according to the Centre for Management Technology, the Singapore-based organisers of the event.

Delegates can look forward to obtaining the latest updates on key raw materials for tyre manufacturing, from leading specialists including LMC International on natural rubber, Styron on synthetic rubber, Ineos Europe Ltd on butadiene, Lanxess International SA on butyl rubber.

The conference will also equip participants with forecasts on the global and CEE economies for better corporate planning.Owen James, of the Centre for Economics and Business Research Ltd, will provide a macro view on how economic growth will directly impact the rubber and tyre markets over the next five years, with particular focus on CEE, Russia and Turkey.

Next, the world's number one tire-maker Bridgestone and India's tire market leader Apollo Tyres will be sharing in two of the most highly anticipated sessions, discussing regulations affecting tyre design and how manufacturers have to continually push the boundaries in order to fulfill consumers' demands and new safety standards.

The 4th CEE Rubber and Tire Markets will also serve as a platform to find out about trends in end-of-life tire management practices. Sharing on practical experiences will be Genan Business & Development A/S on tire recycling and new technologies, plus Geyer and Hosaja's analysis on the topic of "Tire Retreading Market in CEE & Future Prospects".

Last but not least, the event is an ideal platform to interact with the top players in the CEE rubber and tire industries, paving the way for potential business breakthroughs and lasting professional relationships. Among those expected to attend are rubber and tire experts from governments and institutions, natural and synthetic rubber producers/traders/processors, tire cord producers, machinery and equipment traders, technology providers, tire retreaders and recyclers, and much more.

To register or for more information contact http://www.cmtevents.com/aboutevent.aspx?ev=101149, or Ms. Reema Patnaik at +65 6346 9144.