Rubber Asia publisher John Powath passes away
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John Powath, CEO of Asian Business Media (ABM), which published titles including Rubber Asia, passed away at night on 28 March 2017, in Kochi, India.
A well-known personality in the rubber industry, John Powath had a wide circle of friends in the industry. He was associated with All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) for decades and played a crucial role in the growth of the association and its flagship event, India Rubber Expo (IRE).
As CEO of ABM, he took Rubber Asia, the over 30-year old flagship publication, to new heights. Under his leadership ABM launched Tyre Asia in 2008 focusing on global tyre industry and its related segments. In a short time Tyre Asia grew to become a popular bi-monthly publication.
Announcing the sad news, ABM representatives said: “John did not stop there. His acute sense of global automotive industry trends led to the publication of the third magazine from the ABM stable – AutoParts Asia covering the automotive aftermarket, particularly focusing on automobile components.
“He was the driving force behind the launch of ABM’s internationally acclaimed rubber events such as India Rubber Summit & Dinner (IRSD), Asian Tyre and Rubber Conference (ATRC), Asian La-tex Conference (ALC) and Asian Retreading Conference (ARC).
“A man ever bubbling with an inborn sense of humor, his “Random Thoughts” column in Tyre Asia became a rollicking success, holding back no punches on the society’s suspect ways.
“For us Team ABM, he was a friend, philosopher and guide and always a source of inspiration and encouragement. In this moment of sorrow, we pray for the Eternal Peace of his Soul.”
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