New ANSI standards, changing paper grades, lighter ton implications and the increased use of technology are among the topics to be discussed.
Speaker: Nat Egosi, President & CEO, RRT Design & ConstructionSchedule
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Safety
This session focuses on creating and maintaining a safety program to protect personnel in today's operating and equipment environment.
Speaker: Susan Eppes, President, Est Solutions, Inc.Screens
Ensuring optimal performance of screens is essential for throughput and quality assurance. This session digs into best practices regardless of manufacturer, age or screen style.
Speaker: Mark Henke, Senior Recycling Manager, Republic ServicesPlant Optimization
We'll examine the metrics plant operators should be looking at as well as how to report and interpret the resulting data.
Speaker: Sean Duffy, President & COO, ReCommunitySpeaker: Lou Perez, Director of MRF Operations, Eco-Cycle/Boulder
Cal Tigchelaar, President, Resource Management Cos. (RMC)
Baler Maintenance
Balers are key to keeping a plant running. We'll look at essentials like fluid changes and relines as well as wire-tier and cylinder maintenance.
Moderator: Jim Keefe, Executive Vice President and Publisher, Recycling Today Media GroupSpeaker: Mike McChrystal, President, Ohio Baler Company
War Stories
An open forum for operators to share the challenges encountered in running a plant.
Separation Super Session
The spotlight is on optical sorters, magnets, screens, 2D/3D separation equipment, vibratory equipment, air systems and making them work together effectively and efficiently.
Speaker: Pieter Eenkema van Dijk, President, Van Dyk Recycling SolutionsSpeaker: Ted Pierpont, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS)
Speaker: David Marcouiller, Executive Vice President of Sales Engineering, Machinex Industries, Inc.
Speaker: Nick Davis, Senior Cost Estimator, CP Group
Workforce Management
We'll take a look at getting the most from your plant team and developing formulas that deliver the greatest ROI and stability.
Speaker: Rick Kattar, Principle, Swordfish Consulting Services, Inc.Speaker: Kathy Morris, Director, Waste commission of Scott County
Making the Grade
Changing markets often require the grades being produced to change. We'll examine how operators make this happen on the plant floor while also understanding the true costs associated with the change.
Moderator: Dave Weitzman, Vice President, RRT Design & ConstructionSpeaker: Tom Outerbridge, General Manager, Sims Municipal Recycling
Speaker: Joaquin Mariel, General Manager, Balcones Resources
Developing a Materials Audit Process and Client Feedback Loop
Managing an audit program within the plant environment is tricky. We'll look at sampling and process management to help ensure accurate data.
Speaker: Jim Greer, Manager Recovered Materials Processing, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach CountySpeaker: John Perry, Recycling Manager, Waste Management