Reifen 2010: 500+ Exhibitors Set for June Show

According to the latest report from Reifen 2010 organizer Messe Essen GmbH, more than 500 exhibitors have now confirmed their participation at the upcoming 2010 trade show.

Firms from more than 40 nations will thus present their tire-related products and services when the doors open at the exhibition in Essen, Germany, open on June 1. This year’s show, the 26th to be held, includes the Innovation Award, which honors pioneering new developments within the industry.

Messe Essen and Germany’s Federal Tyre Trade and the Vulcanisers’ Skilled Trade Association will present the prize to pioneering new developments in the three categories: Services and Marketing Ideas, Concepts and Processes, as well as Technology and Products.

Exhibitors have until Mar. 31 to submit applications in order to be considered.

A jury will assess the products according to a number of criteria: innovative content, user benefits, economic viability, safety, sustainability, environmental compatibility (in the Technology and Products category), potential for winning over and binding customers (in the Services and Marketing Ideas category) and optimization potential for the value added chain (in the Concepts and Processes category).

Prizes will be awarded during the show’s opening press conference on June 1. All contributions submitted for the Innovation Award will be on displayed during the exhibition week. (Tyres & Accessories)

GRI recently conducted programs in Sri Lanka to empower women and motivate children under its Green x Circle initiative. The company said these endeavors aimed to address the needs of the community, focusing on both women empowerment and youth motivation.

GRI recently organized a training program titled "Management of household finance under current economic conditions" at the Ingiriya Rubber Collecting Center in Sri Lanka, South Asia led by Shashika Nimali, an NLP practitioner and life coach. The company said this initiative provided women in the industry with essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage household finances. GRI's tailored training sessions equipped participants with tools for informed decision-making, ultimately fostering greater financial security and independence, the company said.