TROY, Mich. – Registration is now open for the Remanufacturing and Sustainability conference — co-hosted by the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability — on Oct. 2 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Mich.
The program is intended for senior executives from across remanufacturing industries, as well as policy makers and sustainability and financial industry executives. The conference theme — “Remanufacturing and the Sustainable Organization” — links remanufacturing with an organization’s overall sustainability strategy. Within the framework of the triple bottom line, speakers and panelists will discuss ways to build and market a sustainable organization. They will highlight how remanufacturing helps a company meet its sustainability goals—and the goals of its customers—particularly when the use of green products can be critical or have valuable incentives. Timely issues in the remanufacturing industry will also be addressed.
MERA members and members of the following organizations may register at the member price:
* Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
* Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA)
* Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA)
* Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC)
Charles “Chip” McClure, chairman, CEO and president of Meritor Inc., will deliver a keynote address in which he will discuss the growth and impact of the remanufacturing and sustainability initiatives he has championed at Meritor. Following McClure’s address, attendees are invited to participate in an evening networking reception.
Mark Buckley, vice president, environmental affairs, Staples Inc., will share his expertise and perspective on how remanufacturing companies can effectively market their sustainability efforts. Staples is well known — across industries — for its comprehensive environmental commitment, and Buckley is responsible for driving the company’s environmental leadership.
Edward Brzytwa III, director for industrial non-tariff barriers, Office of the United States Trade Representative, will discuss remanufacturing and international trade issues. He will then moderate a panel titled, “Remanufacturing and China: Building and Executing a Sustainable Business Strategy.” Panelists will include: David Overbeeke, president, Affinia Group LLC, and Shawn Zwicker, general manager, ReCon Europe and Joint Ventures, Cummins Inc.
Other confirmed speakers include:
* Peter Butterfield, regional vice president, Remanufacturing, LKQ Corp.
* Mark DiGiampietro, president, Flight Systems Electronics Group
* Dr. Nabil Nasr, assistant provost, director of CIMS & Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
CLICK HERE to view the event bulletin and complete agenda.
CLICK HERE to register for the event.
