Bob Handlos, Bridgestone’s vice president of product development, will be among the presenters at the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Environmental Symposium, which is Sept. 30 through October 2 at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, Md. The event will be held in conjunction with the Washington, Maryland & Delaware Service Station and Automotive Repair Association Annual Convention & Mega Trade Show.
Handlos’ Oct. 2 morning session is entitled, “One Team, One Planet: Thinking Green for a Better Tomorrow.” He will discuss how the tire maker is taking a leadership role in environmental outreach and programs under a global initiative called “One Team, One Planet.” He has 30 years of experience in the tire and rubber industry, including 25 years with Bridgestone. His work experience includes such varied areas as materials development, strategic planning and race tire manufacturing.
In addition to the education sessions, environmental and recycling exhibits will be showcased at the Mega Trade Show, and will provide attendees with a “hands-on” educational opportunity in the exhibition hall. Anyone who manufactures tires, operates a tire dealership, recycles tires, produces products from the tire raw material or consumes recycled tire products should attend this symposium and trade show, according to TIA officials.
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