Newcomers Welcome
Sunday, June 7: 5:30 - 7pm
Summary
For first-time attendees and their assigned mentors, only.
Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet
Sunday, June 7: 7 - 9:30pm
Summary
For all Conference attendees and their registered guests | Sponsored by WEG Electric Corporation
Monday Breakfast Buffet
Monday, June 8: 7:30 - 8:30am
Summary
All members and their registered guests welcome. | Sponsored by JIE USA, Inc.
Introductions and Engineering Conference Overview
Monday, June 8: 9 - 10am
Summary
Chaired by Benjamin Brewer of Douglas | Rulmeca, with First Vice Chair for Unit Handling Adam Soder of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, and Second Vice Chair for Bulk Handling Geoff Stoll of Richwood, assisted by CEMA Engineering Manager Naylu Garces
Bulk Handling Safety Committee
Monday, June 8: 10 - 11am
Summary
Chaired by Steve Boudreau, Screw Conveyor Corporation, with Vice Chair Dan Rosseljong, Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Unit Handling Safety Committee
Monday, June 8: 11am - Noon
Summary
Chaired by Dan Bair of Bonfiglioli with Vice Chair Joe Kirby of TREW
Monday Buffet Lunch
Monday, June 8: Noon - 1pm
Summary
All conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome. | Sponsored by Itoh Denki USA
Conveyor Controls Committee
Monday, June 8: 1 - 2pm
Summary
Chaired by Adam Soder, Sumitomo Drive Technologies, and Vice Chair Samip Shah, Lenze Americas
Working Session: Belt Book Chapter 14
Monday, June 8: 2 - 2:40pm
Summary
'Safety, Operation, and Maintenance' - Subcommittee chaired by Dan Rosseljong of Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Working Session: ANSI/CEMA Standard 550
Monday, June 8: 2 - 2:40pm
Summary
'Classification & Definitions of Bulk Materials'
Working Session: NEW CEMA Standard 408
Monday, June 8: 2 - 2:40pm
Summary
'Extendable Conveyors' Committee chaired by Amanda Miller of Cisco-Eagle
Working Session: Belt Book Chapters 6 & 9
Monday, June 8: 2 - 2:40pm
Summary
Ch. 6: 'Belt Tension and Power Engineering' chaired by Todd Hollingsworth of NEPEAN; AND Ch. 9: 'Curves, Transitions, and Turnovers' chaired by Gerhard Schmidt of TAKRAF USA.
Working Session: Belt Book Chapter 8
Monday, June 8: 2:45 - 3:40pm
Summary
'Pulleys, Shafts, and Bearings' - subcommittee chaired by Jeff Ellis of Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)
Working Session: Belt Book Chapter 13
Monday, June 8: 2:45 - 3:40pm
Summary
'Motor Drives, Instrumentation, and Controls' - Subcommittee co-chaired by Hans Rodgers of SEW-EURODRIVE and Adam Soder of Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Working Session: Belt Book Chapter 5
Monday, June 8: 3:45 - 4:45pm
Summary
'Belt Conveyor Idlers' - Subcommittee chaired by Paul Schmidgall of Superior Industries, Inc.
OPTIONAL: Mercato Happy Hour at The Pub
Monday, June 8: 5pm - ??
Location
Mercato
Speakers
-
The PubOffers a unique combination of British hospitality and American flair. Best known for their signature Fish-n-Chips, guests can also enjoy an assortment of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and classic British comfort food. The beverage selection includes a wide variety of draught (draft), cask conditioned and handcrafted beers with selections from England, Ireland, Scotland, Europe and the USA.
Summary
Meet up with fellow Conference attendees at the Mercato, approx 2 miles from LaPlaya, for a fun happy hour at The Pub. Following the Happy Hour, you can choose to continue relaxing at The Pub and enjoy their Trivia night, or head to one of the other 20+ restaurants at Mercato to finish your night - everything from Shake Shack to The Capital Grill, and anything in between. Your $35 registration includes a beer and plenty of appetizers. NOTE: No transportation included. Your guests do not need to be registered for the rest of the Conference to participate in this event. IMPORTANT: selecting this option does not add the amount to your registration, in case you need to pay for it separately. You will have the option to add it later, or come back and pay for it alone following completing your registration.
Tuesday Breakfast Buffet
Tuesday, June 9: 7:30 - 8:30am
Summary
All Conference attendees and their registered guests welcome.
Screw Conveyor Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 9 - 10am
Summary
Chaired by Jacob Rider of KWS Manufacturing with Vice Chair Russell Collins of Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.
Bucket Elevator Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 10 - 11am
Summary
Chaired by David Stronczek of Thomas Conveyor Company, with Vice Chair Roger Bruere of 4B Components, Ltd.
Conveyor Accessories Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 11 am - Noon
Summary
Chaired by Geoff Stoll of Richwood with Vice Chair Brett DeVries of FLEXCO
Tuesday Buffet Lunch
Tuesday, June 9: Noon - 1pm
Summary
All conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome. | Sponsored by Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Conveyor Pulley Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 1 - 2pm
Summary
Chaired by Jeff Ellis of Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) with Vice Chair Benjamin Brewer of Douglas | Rulmeca
Conveyor Idler Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 2 - 3pm
Summary
Chaired by Tony Van Zee of Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) with Vice Chair Paul Schmidgall of Superior Industries
Conveyor Chain & Sprocket Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 3 - 4pm
Summary
Chaired by David Stronczek of Thomas Conveyor Company, with Vice Chair Fred Lueneburg, Regal Rexnord
Belt Book Committee
Tuesday, June 9: 4 - 5:30pm
Summary
Chaired by Andrew Jennings, Conveyor Dynamics, with Vice-Chair Marc Dos Santos, Dos Santos International.
All Belt Book subcommittee members meet together.
Awards Reception and Dinner
Tuesday, June 9: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Summary
Honor outgoing Conference and Committee chairs. All Conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome.
Wednesday Breakfast Buffet
Wednesday, June 10: 7:30 - 8:30am
Summary
All Conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome.
Bulk Handling Section
Wednesday, June 10: 9 - 10am
Summary
Chaired by Benjamin Brewer of Manufacturing | Rulmeca with Vice Chair Geoff Stoll of Richwood
Unit Handling Section
Wednesday, June 10: 10 - 11am
Summary
Chaired by Adam Soder of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, with Vice Chair Zach Marcotte-Charette of Hytrol Conveyor Co.
Engineering Conference Planning Meeting
Wednesday, June 10: 11 - Noon
Summary
Chaired by Adam Soder of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, with First Vice Chair Geoff Stoll of Richwood and Second Vice Chair Zach Marcotte-Charette of Hytrol Conveyor Co. All Conference attendees are welcome, as the Planning Committee reviews the 2026 Engineering Conference and begins planning for the Fall Virtual Conference and the 2027 Summer Engineering Conference.
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