At the International APRA European Symposium, remanufacturers have the opportunity to engage in vital dialogues on issues that affect their industry. By attending the seminars and the reception they can take advantage of some of the industry’s best networking opportunities to better understand the future of these markets. They will recognize opportunities to improve their business and find ideas to drive their business forward.
APRA’s European Director, Fernand Weiland, recently announced the program of events that will be held during the ReMaTec Show in Amsterdam on June 7-9, 2009.
Sunday, June 7
14:00 – APRA European Board of Directors meeting
17:00 – APRA cocktail reception “20 years European Division” sponsored by FJW Consulting
Monday June 8
Seminar of Mechatronics & Transmission Divisions
09:00 – Welcome & Introduction, Fernand Weiland, Chairman APRA European Division
09:15 – Keynote Speaker Carsten Bücker, BU Drive (Germany)
09:45 - “Transmission Testing with Mechatronics,” Amir Fallah, ATP Industries Group (UK)
10:15 - “News from Remanufacturing Research,” Prof. Rolf Steinhilper, University Bayreuth (Germany)
10:45 - “Evolution of Engine/Transmissions Electronics,” Mike Walker, ATP Electronics Developments (UK)
Tuesday June 9
Seminar of Electrical Division
09:00 – Welcome and Introduction
09:15 - “Learning from lean principles in Remanufacturing,” Michael Haumann, University Bayreuth (Germany)
09:45 - “Focus on Hybrid Electrical Systems,” Voiko Loukanov, D&V Electronics, Toronto (Canada)
10:15 - “Lester Catalog – A common language for a World Market”, Dennis Jacinto, Lester Catalog (USA)
10:45 - “INA & Litens Overrunning Alternator Pulleys and Decouplers”, Daniel Wolff, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (Germany), Rob Laing, Litens Automotive ( Canada)
To register for these events, please visit www.apra-europe.org. The seminars are free but registration is encouraged so that we know the size of the audience ahead of the event.