Annual Meeting

The 2009 ILMA Annual Meeting will be October 10-13, 2009, at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. For more information on the 2008 Annual Meeting, please visit the links below:

Annual Meeting Presentations
Thanks to our Sponsors
Final 2008 ILMA Annual Meeting Attendee List (as of Tuesday 10/22/08)


Educational Sessions

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

8:30 am - 10:30 am
Opening General Session
America's Economic Future — Barry Asmus, Ph.D.
Sponsored by: Lubrizol Corporation

The current state of the economy is at the front of the mind of every business owner & employee - indeed, of all Americans. Asmus will speak on "America's Economic Future," providing an overview of the current economy and discussing what can impact it in the short and the long term.

Also the Keynote Speaker at the 2004 ILMA Management Forum, an ILMA Past President described Dr. Asmus as "one of the top three speakers I've ever seen."

10:45 am - 11:45 am
Joint SHERA & MWF Committee Session
MRF Symposium 2008 — What Happened in Detroit and What’s Next for ILMA

Moderator:

  • John Burke, Director of Engineering Services, Houghton International

Panelists:

Panelists will provide key findings of the Third Symposium on the Assessment and Control of Metal Removal Fluids. The distinguished panel will provide analysis and insight on what happened at the MRF Symposium (October 5-8), what it means for the industry, and possible next steps for ILMA to consider.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Young Executives Council Session
A Smooth Road to Success for Mentors and Young Executives
Robert Rose, Executive Coach, Right Management Group

Build a smooth road to success in the industry by participating in the Young Executives' Mentoring Initiative. The Young Executives Council will kick start the program at the Annual Meeting, by sharing experiences with successful executive mentoring programs, and providing guidance on how to build valuable relationships between new and active members. This includes increasing each members' potential to make strategic contacts at meetings, and aligning new members with companies of similar business models.

The mentoring program will also work to increase the appeal of membership for non-members and desire for inactive members to get involved. The council would like to find ways to welcome the new membership into the ILMA community, one of which is to match mentors with new or inactive members, so that they may provide each other with different perspectives on relevant business issues.

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Engine & Transmission Lubricants Committee Session
Future OEM Requirements and ILMA Members

Panel:

  • Tracey King, Supervisor Fuels and Lubricants Group, Chrysler LLC
  • James Linden, Staff Researcher, General Motors Corporation

Are you curious what type of engines the major automobile manufacturers will produce in 2011 and beyond? Will they be using GDI engines, turbo chargers, super chargers, cylinder deactivation or diesel engines? How will they meet future fuel economy requirements? What type of engine oils will be required to lubricate these future vehicles?

OEM Panelists will answer these questions and more. After the presentations conclude, attendees can ask the auto manufacturers specific questions they have about their lubricant requirements.


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

9:00 am - 9:45 am
ILMA Ethics Update
Moving Forward with Testing
Jim Taglia, ILMA Past President; President, NL Grease, LLC

The industry task force is currently in its second year of PCMO testing and will be completing its first year for tractor hydraulic fluid testing. In addition to providing information on these two important testing programs, Jim Taglia will update attendees on the status of the Automatic Transmission Fluids Task Force. If you have questions about what's ahead in 2009, be sure to attend this important session.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Grease Committee Session
Grease - It's Not That Complex!
Paul Converso, Vice President, Battenfeld Grease & Oil Corporation of N.Y.

This session will cover what ILMA members need to know to successfully market grease to their customers. It will include an overview of the grease markets, their size, and what is needed to sell grease to these markets. In addition, Paul Converso will explain the differences between the three types of grease manufacturers and who they service in the market. Come see why selling grease isn't that complex!

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Packaging Committee Session
Lean Manufacturing
Bruce Gratland, President, Performance Consulting

Are you looking for ways to save money on the bottom line? Who isn't? One place you might do that is in the packaging of your products. If you think there might be opportunities there, Bruce Gratland, President of Performance Consulting, will present "Lean Manufacturing."

He will provide an overview on how to apply lean manufacturing techniques in a packaging environment, as well as give suggestions on how your company can save money.

11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Industrial Lubricants Committee Session
Food Grade Lubes: But Can You Drink It?
Sarah Krol, Business Unit Manager - NSF International
Dr. William Schwartz, Chief Food Safety Officer, Director Quality Assurance, Orval Kent Food Company, Inc.

Lubricants are essential components of food handling equipment, but may pose serious health risks if they come into contact with food. The use of properly evaluated lubricants plays a critical role in effectively controlling chemical hazards in food and beverage processing plants. This presentation will provide an overview of the registration categories, requirements and process for manufacturers of food grade lubricants.

12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Family Business Council Session and Lunch
You Can Choose Your Friends, but You Can't Choose Your Family
Otis Baskin, Ph.D., Associate, The Family Business Consulting Group

In today's traditional and family-owned business climate, working to an agreement on an array of business issues can sometimes be challenging. Topics such as business direction, strategy, new ideas, perceptions, even handling day-to-day problems can present difficulties when family members have opposing or alternate views.

Providing a forum for a smooth exchange of ideas and creating unity are critical to fostering a positive work environment for upper management, as well as employees. Members of all types — Manufacturing, Supplier, Marketing and International, (whether family businesses or not) — will benefit from this session. Executives will learn proven methods on how to successfully navigate through these sometimes sensitive areas and maintain management balance, thus assuring your company's long-term viability.

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