Mark Prehar

End User Insights: Presentations & Panels

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Actions and initiatives implemented by OEMs have a significant impact on supplier operations. ITPS/IFCS will feature OEM presentations and panel discussions in both the general session and breakouts to give participants a glimpse into the OEM perspective on manufacturing today and tomorrow.

General Session: OEM Manufacturing Perspective

Susanne Lauda, AGCO
Brian Westfall, Trane

Susanne Lauda, AGCO, and Brian Westfall, Trane

As one of the drivers behind AGCO’s global initiatives for Manufacturing 4.0, Susanne will discuss the agricultural equipment market and the organization’s “Design Anywhere Build Anywhere” strategy.

With more than three decades in product engineering and management, production operations, and leading four plant start-ups, Brian is well positioned to share insights relating to manufacturing and market trends in the commercial HVAC industry.

ThermProcess Breakout: OEM Perspective on the ThermProcess Industry

Chad Spore, John Deere

Chad Spore, John Deere

With over 20 years of experience, Chad has developed extensive knowledge of material and thermal processes used in agricultural and construction equipment applications. He has provided manufacturing and materials engineering support for various thermal processes, including heat treatment, sintering, coating, laser, and welding processes and will speak to thermprocess trends from John Deere’s perspective.

Finishing & Coatings Breakout: OEM Perspective on the Finishing Industry

Anteneh Kebbede, GE Global Research; Chris Misorski, Mercury Marine; Mark Prehar, AGCO

Experts from the aerospace, marine and agriculture industries will share insights on the finishing industry from their perspective including trends, quality/performance requirements, manufacturing technologies, purchasing processes, and more. A moderated discussion will conclude this informative session.

Hotel Discount Rate Deadline

ITPS/IFCS will be held at the InterContinental Hotel Buckhead. A discount rate of $189 is available for attendees. The deadline to take advantage of our group rate is July 11. Click here to book your room today. For complete Summit information, including hotel reservations and to register, visit www.itps-ifcs.com. Call 941-373-1830 with questions.

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ITPS/IFCS Breakout Sessions to Feature Trends & Innovations Driving the Thermal Processing and Industrial Finishing Markets

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With no other event in North America for executives in the thermal processing and industrial finishing and coatings industries, ITPS/IFCS is a can’t miss event for leaders in these manufacturing segments. While the joint general sessions will address topics impacting manufacturing as a whole, two breakout sessions that focus specifically on topics of significance to the thermal processing and the finishing and coatings industries will run concurrently.

Industrial Heating Breakout Session Topics Include:

  • Opportunities & Threats in the ThermProcess Industry Tim Lee, Honeywell Thermal Solutions
  • OEM Perspective on the ThermProcess Industry, Chad Spore, John Deere
  • Risk Management Strategies for Industrial Combustion Systems, Chris Della Mora, HUB International Risk Services
  • Cutting Edge Trends: A Consultants Panel Looks at the Future, Madhu Chatterjee, AAT Metallurgical Services; Thomas Wingens, Wingens International Industry Consultancy; John Young, Young Metallurgical Consulting

Why I’m Attending:

Mike Stowe, Senior Energy Engineer, Advanced Energy

“ITPS provides a unique opportunity to hear a combination of leadership, business, and technical aspects from the leaders of the process heating industry. Company executives, technology leaders, and operations managers can all benefit from the high-level industry insights at this event.  In addition, it is an excellent opportunity for networking with business leaders across the thermal processing industry.  I would not miss it.”

Mike Stowe, Senior Energy Engineer, Advanced Energy

Industrial Finishing & Coatings Breakout Session Topics Include:

  • Opportunities & Threats in the Finishing Industry, Speaker to be Announced
  • OEM Perspective on the Finishing Industry, Mark Prehar, AGCO; Anteneh Kebbede, GE Global Research; Chris Misorski, Mercury Marine
  • Finishing Economics, Michael Guckes, Gardner Intelligence
  • Benchmarking Your Finishing Operation: Steps to Improve efficiencies & Profits, Tim Pennington, Products Finishing

Why I’m Attending:

“IFCS offers attendees exclusive access to some of the leading OEM’s within manufacturing and provides excellent insight to future trends within industries that impact the industrial finishing markets. If you’re an owner or leader within your respective company, this is a must-attend event.”

Todd Luciano, Publisher, Products Finishing

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Registration discounts are available for IHEA, CCAI, MTI, CECOF, JIFMA, VDMA, Electrocoat Association and WiM members.

For complete Summit information, including hotel reservations and to register, visit www.itps-ifcs.com; call 941-373-1830 with questions.

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