SECOND CIRCULAR nd 22 R U B B E R CONFERENCE On Emerging EmergingTrends TrendsininElastomeric Elastornic Materials, Process And Tyre Technology for Sustainable Growth From 21st - 22ndNovember, 2014 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Organised By : INDIAN RUBBER MANUFACTURERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (IRMRA) Tele Fax : + 91-22-25823910 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.irmra.org/22ndrubberconference Avail Early Bird Registration Discount INDIAN RUBBER MANUFACTURERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. (IRMRA) 22nd RUBBER CONFERENCE Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association, IRMRA was established in the year 1959 with an objective of providing scientific and technological support to industries and R&D establishments dealing with rubber and allied materials. It is affiliated to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, DIPP, Govt. of India and is fully equipped with facilities for Testing of tyre and Non-tyre products, Design & Product Development, Validation, Training and Consultancy Services to Rubber and Allied Industries. IRMRA is proud to organize its 22nd Rubber conference on “Emerging Trends in Elastomeric Materials, Process and Tyre Technology for Sustainable Growth” from 21st – 22nd November, 2014 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE The highlights of the conference is to focus on the latest R&D activities in Rubber and allied Industries, Academic & Research Institutes and to shed light upon recent contributions of the Rubber & Elastomers Fraternity in developing a greener world by using eco-friendly materials and methods in their approach to ensure sustainable growth. It aims to congregate a technical intellectual pool and facilitate exchange of ideas and views of Scientists, Technologists, Academicians, Industrialists and Environmentalists with respect to creating a healthier and greener tomorrow. It will also highlight the improvements and innovations with respect to the recent advancements in technology related to Processing and Compounding, Equipment, Test methods and Validation processes. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SESSIONS The conference will cover the following subjects: Elastomeric Materials, Chemicals and Compounding ingredients Rubber Processing Equipment Tyre Technology and Tyre Labeling Biodegradable materials and fillers Recycling and waste utilization Nano fillers and its polymeric composites Testing and characterization of Rubber and Rubber Products SCIENTIFIC PAPER/ABSTRACTS (Call for Papers/Posters) IRMRA encourages research work and calls for a technical paper presentation. Authors presenting papers at the conference are requested to take note of the following: Paper should be based on original and innovative work on the above mentioned subjects. A copy of abstract paper (about 300 words) must be submitted in typed (Double space) and sent by mail to IRMRA on or before 25th August 2014. The full text of the papers, including diagrams/photographs etc. must be submitted to IRMRA not more than 10 pages in A4 size printed matter along with soft copy through e-mails (MS word Document)/CD on or before 10th October 2014. Name of the principal author and correspondence address with email id must be mentioned. Selected technical papers will be allowed for poster presentation. BEST TECHNICAL PAPER AWARD IRMRA is pleased to announce an award of Rs. 30,000/- and Rs. 20,000/- respectively for 1st and 2nd best Technical papers presented in the conference. INDIAN RUBBER MANUFACTURERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. (IRMRA) INVITED SPEAKERS There are four Special invited Lectures of Eminent Speakers in the conference varying from Academic Institutes, Industries and Defence Establishments. PANEL DISCUSSION A panel discussion will be held on 21st November, 2014 on “Global Issues related to Raw Materials and Rubber Products”. DELEGATES REGISTRATION FEES: Sl. No. 1. 2 3. 4. Category of Registration Before 25th Aug 2014 After 25th Aug 2014 Members of IRMRA 3,000/4,000/Non Member & Industry Delegates 5,500/6,500/Delegates of Academics and R & D Institutes 3,000/4,000/Students and Research Scholars 750/1,000/- Registration fee is payable by demand draft/local cheque/RTGS in favor of IRMRA payable at Thane, Maharashtra. SOUVENIR: IRMRA invites industries and other organizations to place advertisements in the Souvenir, which will be printed in A4 size. The tariff structure is as follows BACK OUTER COVER: Rs. 50,000/FULL PAGE COLOR – RS. 20,000/FRONT INNER COVER: 40,000/HALF PAGE COLOR – Rs. 15,000/BACK INNER COVER: 30,000/FULL PAGE (B&W) – 10,000/HALF PAGE (B&W) – 5,000/EXHIBITION: Exhibition stalls are available in the following dimension -3m x 3m: Rs. 25,000/- exclusively on 22nd November, 2014. SPONSORS: In our constant endeavor to make this conference a grand success, your kind contributions are highly appreciated and welcomed under the following categories. Platinum Sponsor Diamond Sponsor : : Gold Sponsor : Silver Sponsor : Supporters : JK Tyre and Industries Ltd. Rs. 5, 00,000/- 3 delegates to the conference, Banner Display in the hall and 1 full page color advt. free Rs. 3, 00,000/- 2 delegates to the conference, Banner Display in the hall and 1 full page color advt. free Rs. 2, 00,000/- 1 delegate to the conference, Banner Display in the hall and 1 full page color advt. free Rs. 1, 00,000/- Banner Display in the hall and 1 full page color advt. free. INDIAN RUBBER MANUFACTURERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. (IRMRA) NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Prof. Anil K. Bhowmik, IIT Patna Mr. V. K. Mishra, JK Tyres Prof. Dipak Khastigir, IIT Kharagpur Prof. G. B. Nando, IIT Kharagpur Prof. T. K. Chaki, IIT Kharagpur Dr. R. K. Matthan, Revertex Chennai Dr. S. N. Chakravarty, KPS Consultant Prof. N. Nachimuthu, MIT, Chennai Dr. S. K. Chattopadhyay, CIRCOT Dr. N. M. Mathew, Rubber Board, Kottayam Mr. Tom Thomas, CEAT Ltd, Mumbai Mr. Swapan K. Dey, SARPOL Prof. S. K. Nayak, CIPET, Chennai Mrs. Rashmi Urdhwareshe, ARAI, Pune Mr. B. S. Mandloi, RCMA, Nashik Prof. Sabu Thomas, M.G. University Dr. Gautam Bose, NIRJAFT, Kolkata Dr. Saikat Dasgupta, HASETRI, Kankroli Mr. Xavier, MRF Tyres, Chennai Dr. P. Sreedharan, MYPOL Dr. A. S. Deuri, BKT Tyres Mr. Zafar Ahmed, SARPOL NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Mr. R. V. Gandhi, Gujarat Reclaim Rubber Mr.Yogen Lathia, Lathia Rubber Dr. W. Millns, Triveni Rubber Dr. M. S. Banerji, Mansion Rubber Dr. James Jacob, RRII, Kottayam Dr. Vijay Malik, BIS, Mumbai Mr. Rajiv Budhraja, ATMA Mr. G. A. Nijhawan, Kwality Polymers Dr. D. K. Setua, DMSRDE, Kanpur Dr. B. B. Sharma, Reliance Industries Dr. A. K. Chandra, Apollo Tyres Conference Language: Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay, JK Tyres Mr. Neeraj Thakkar, Precision Rubber Mr. P. K. Mohammad, Apollo Tyres Mr. Vinod Simon, RSDC Prof. Rani Joseph, CUSAT, Cochin Mr. R. Ramachandran, AIRIA, Chennai Mr. K. Srikant, AIRIA Mr. D. J. Bharucha, Bhimrajka Impex Ltd Dr. P. P. Chattaraj, NATRIP Mr. Sridhar Shankar, Prabhat Elastomers Mr. Virendra Rathod, Reliance Industries English VENUE: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 Climate: Pleasant CONFERENCE PATRON: Dr. Raghupathi Singhania, President, IRMRA CONVENER : Mr. Chaitanya Prasad, IAS, Director, IRMRA CO-CONVENERS : Mr. K. Rajkumar & Mr. Niteesh K. Shukla, IRMRA CONFERENCE SECRETARIATE All correspondence about participation, souvenir, advertisements, sponsorships etc. may please be addressed to: THE CONVENER 22ND RUBBER CONFERENCE Indian Rubber Manufactures Research Association (IRMRA) Plot No. 254/1B, Road No.16V, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane-400 604 Maharashtra, INDIA. Tel No: 022-2581 1348 / 2580 3753 / 2583 4650 / 51 Tele fax: 022 2582 3910 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.irmra.org/22ndrubberconference