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Newcomers Welcome & Orientation

Sunday, June 7: 5:30 - 7pm

Summary
For first-time attendees and their assigned mentors, only.
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Welcome Reception and Dinner

Sunday, June 7: 7 - 9:30pm

Summary
For all Conference attendees and their registered guests
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Monday Breakfast Buffet

Monday, June 8: 8 - 9am

Summary
All members and their registered guests welcome.

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
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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
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Unit Handling Safety Committee

Monday, June 8: 11am - Noon

Summary
Chaired by Dan Bair of Bonfiglioli with Vice Chair Joe Kirby of TREW
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Monday Buffet Lunch

Monday, June 8: Noon - 1pm

Summary
All conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome.

Conveyor Controls Committee

Monday, June 8: 1 - 2pm

Summary
Chaired by Adam Soder, Sumitomo Drive Technologies, and Vice Chair Samip Shah, Lenze Americas

Working Sessions

Monday, June 8: 2 - 4:30pm

Location
Various
Summary
Opportunity for committees and sub-committees to work face-to-face on ongoing projects. Specific sessions to be determined in May.
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OPTIONAL: Mercato Happy Hour at The Pub

Monday, June 8: 5pm - ??

Location
Mercato
Speakers
  • The Pub
    Offers 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.
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Tuesday Breakfast Buffet

Tuesday, June 9: 8 - 9am

Summary
All Conference attendees and their registered guests welcome.
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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.
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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.
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Conveyor Accessories Committee

Tuesday, June 9: 11 am - Noon

Summary
Chaired by Geoff Stoll of Richwood with Vice Chair Brett DeVries of FLEXCO
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Tuesday Buffet Lunch

Tuesday, June 9: Noon - 1pm

Summary
All conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday Breakfast Buffet

Wednesday, June 10: 8 - 9am

Summary
All Conference attendees and their registered guests are welcome.
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Bulk Handling Section

Wednesday, June 10: 9 - 10am

Summary
Chaired by Benjamin Brewer of Manufacturing | Rulmeca with Vice Chair Geoff Stoll of Richwood
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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.
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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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