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Dunlop’s Schramm confirmed as a keynote speaker for Tyrexpo Africa’10 conference A leading figure from the African tyre industry has agreed to speak at next year’s Tyrexpo Africa conference in Johannesburg. Georg Schramm, head of marketing and sales for Dunlop Tyres International, will be a keynote speaker at the inaugural event next March. Mr Schramm is responsible for all marketing and sales for the brand in South Africa as well as Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. He will provide an expert insight into tyre manufacturing in the African market. He will be joined at the conference by Dr Etienne Human, chief executive officer of SATRP, the South Africa Tyre Recycling Program. Dr Human will outline the work and remit of the not-for-profit organisation that was established to tackle the waste tyre problem in South Africa and support a sustainable waste tyre producer industry. Members of the body include Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop and Goodyear, Michelin, Pirelli, Maxiprest and Trentyre. “We are delighted with the support we’ve received from the industry in putting together the conference program,” said ECI managing director Paul Farrant. “In Georg Schramm we have a senior figure from one of the country’s major tyre manufacturers, while Dr Human will provide an update on how the industry is responding to the challenge of dealing with the scrap tyre issue that affects all producers and distributors.” Further speakers for the one-day conference that will run on the middle day of the exhibition (5h March’10) will be announced in the coming months. By the beginning of September, floor space for Tyrexpo Africa 2010 was more than 65% occupied and on track to meet targets set by the organisers. There is a current balance of 40% national to 60% international companies exhibiting, with strong representation from China, India, south east Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the US. Commenting on recent developments, Paul Farrant, said: “It’s clear from the response we’ve had from exhibitors that tyre businesses are taking a very positive approach to 2010, expecting that the worst of the economic squeeze will have passed. Despite the slow down, Southern Africa remains an attractive place to do business for international buyers and sellers.” ECI has also confirmed that visitors and delegates can now use their online pre-registration service at www.eci-international.com to guarantee fast and hassle-free entry to the show. Exhibition hours have been structured to include late night opening on Friday until 8.00pm, allowing conference delegates and visitors to attend after business hours. The last day of the exhibition will be a Saturday, offering further incentive for those unable to attend during the working week.
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2010 SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE JOHANNESBURG 4th, 5th , 6th MARCH 2010 For exhibitor and/or visitor information email us today at: sales@eci-international.com or fax us on +44 (0)1892 863828 www.eci-international.com
BKT- REINFORCING THE CUSTOMER’S CONFIDENCE
Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), a leading manufacturer of “Off Highway Tyres” from India, has 3 manufacturing plants with a production capacity in excess of 130,000 MT per annum. BKT invests 3-5% of its annual turnover in R&D to maintain high quality standards, an important element for achieving consistent high growth in business volumes. As a result, today, BKT offers an exhaustive range comprising over 1800 SKU’s. BKT product range includes tyres for Agriculture, Industrial, Earthmover, Construction, Lawn & Garden and ATV applications. BKT’s “AGRIMAX” branded Radial Tractor tyres have been widely accepted as a high quality product and being proudly fitted on world class OEM’s. BKT has launched “EARTHMAX” branded “All Steel OTR Radial” tyres and became First Indian Company to produce “OTR Radial” tyres. BKT has grown its business significantly in African market in recent years and an ambitious marketing plan has been drawn up to accelerator this growth. BKT products are sold in over 110 countries through its dedicated distributors. Kindly log on to www.bkttires.com to understand more about BKT.
Stamford lauches Falken brand in Africa Stamford Tyres is an established exhibitor at Tyrexpo Africa having supported the show since being launched in 2004. Singapore based Stamford Tyres will once again be using the show in March 2010 to further endorse the group’s growing presence in the South African tyre and wheel market. Since launching Stamford Tyres (Africa) Pty Limited in 2000 (which is wholly owned by the Stamford Tyres Corporation), the group’s activities throughout the Africa continent has steadily progressed and they currently operate three branch offices and warehouses in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. At the same time Stamford Tyres (Africa) is currently in the process of expanding its distribution network and will shortly be opening a further warehouse in a strategic location in the country. At Tyrexpo Africa 2010, Stamford Tyres (Africa) will be presenting their usual colourful and attractive stand that will emphasize a full distribution service throughout South Africa incorporating the PCR, TBR, OTR, ORR, AG, and Industrial sectors. They will be launching a new range of Falken tyres in Africa in both car/high performance and truck tyres. Stamford Tyres (Africa) has been dedicating Sumo Firenza and Sumo Tire of TBR, LTR, OTR-radial in South Africa since 2000. Recently it added Stamford Sport Wheels (SSW) high performance alloy wheels. The latest design from SSW will be launched during the show as well. As such, visitors to the stand will also be able to view Sumo Firenza brand in car/high performance, light commercial and truck, Sumo tire market sectors and SSW latest design on alloy wheels. www.stamfordtyres.com.sg
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