European Rubber Journal is launching the Journey to Automation (J2A) Awards initiative to recognise leading players in the field of automation and digital transformation in the tire industry.

The awards will recognise progress and achievements in the following categories:
- Tire Manufacturing
- Tire Design / Technology
- Tire Supply & Distribution
- Industry / Product Sustainability

Judging will be by a team of experts brought together by the editorial teams at European Rubber Journal magazine in cooperation with US-based sister publications Tire Business and Rubber & Plastics News.

Entries are open until the end of April 2020. 

The details of shortlisted entries will be announced in July. The programme will culminate in the announcement of winners in September in a J2A Awards Special Report in European Rubber Journal magazine and through ERJ's on-line channels.

We look forward to receiving your entry.

For the latest event updates, please visit https://tire-conferences.com

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* 1. Personal Details

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* 2. Title of project

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* 3. Project start date (month/year) and date or target date of completion

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* 4. Please state the main focus area of the project:

(Typical examples include: tire design/innovation; materials supply; tire manufacturing process; post-production testing; product handling; supply, distribution, retail; end-of-life tire management).

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* 5. Main goal or objective of the project

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* 6. What are the main technologies being applied within the project

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* 7. If possible, please identify external partners involved in the project

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* 8. If possible, please identify the key people leading the project

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* 9. Please explain the main challenges with the project

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* 10. What were the main achievements and outcomes of the project or, if it still running, what progress has been achieved to date?

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* 11. What are the plans, if any, to build on project?

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* 12. Finally, please explain why you believe the project represents, or will represent, a significant step forward for the tire industry.

FURTHER SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIAL, INCLUDING TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS AND VIDEOS, TO THE ERJ EDITOR AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW

We look forward to learning about the leading-edge work at your company or organisation and how it is helping to shape the future of the international tire  industry.

Patrick Raleigh, Editor, European Rubber Journal
Tel: +44 (0)7714 137182
Email: praleigh@crain.com

If you would like a record of your completed entry form to be emailed to you, please contact Katherine Hampson at khampson@crain.com

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