BOWIE, Md. — BKT USA Inc. President Doug Kershaw will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming TIA Off-the-Road Tire Conference, speaking on how the move to electric power from fossil fuels and automated technologies will impact the tire industry.
In his speech, "Electric and Automated Technologies: The Quiet Revolution," Kershaw will discuss moving into the future of ever-changing technologies and how the tire industry can incorporate environment, social and governance (ESG) concerns and sustainability into planning and operations, according to the Tire Industry Association, organizer of the OTR conference, set for Feb. 22-25 in Tucson, Ariz.
Among the questions he will address are: "Where are we going? What challenges lie ahead? And how can we properly address the demands of clean energy effectively and economically?"
The conference, the 68th annual, is being held at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson.
Kershaw joined BKT USA in 2018 as vice president and has more than 30 years of experience in the rubber, composites, tire and track industries. He previously worked for Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Camso Ltd. and Dayco Products Inc.
He was promoted to president of the U.S. subsidiary of India's Balkrishna Industries Ltd. in August 2022.
At BKT, Kershaw is responsible for overseeing the business and evaluating the success of the company's goals, plans and strategies. He has contributed to enhancing BKT's product distribution in the U.S. by adding a warehouse in Kansas City, Mo., upgrading the organization's U.S. headquarters and expanding BKT's presence in the construction and mining sectors.
Kershaw will speak on the Feb. 24, the third day of the OTR Tire Conference. His presentation complements a wide-ranging lineup of educational presentations, focused on training, industry economic forecasts, professional development and government affairs.
For more information on the conference and to register, visit: events at tireindustry.org. The cutoff date to secure a room in TIA's room block is Jan. 27. For additional information, email [email protected].
