Management Sessions
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
9:00 am - 10:15 am
General Session
Keynote Address: Jeff Thredgold
U.S. and Global Economies — Now What?
Sponsored by: Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
Economic futurist Jeff Thredgold has been helping people understand the tangled maze of the economy and financial markets for over three decades. With a unique ability to "cut though the fluff," he will lead attendees on an entertaining, informative and humorous "tour" of the U.S. and global economies, financial markets, education, employment, retirement and more. Jeff provides a clear and focused picture of what's happening in the economy and how it affects the future of your own finances and our industry as a whole.
10:30 am - Noon Industry Session
10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Globalization of the Lubricant Industry
Beth Fields, Sales Manager, Americas, SK Lubricants Americas Inc. and Chair of the Supplier Member Committee
Ed Potter, Sales Manager Americas — Base Oils, Neste Oil
Preston Barnes, Manager of Raw Material Procurement, Americas, The Lubrizol Corporation
The lubricant industry continues to expand beyond regional horizons and grow in further globalization. This dynamic stretches from raw materials to finished lubricants and creates both benefits and challenges for the industry. With Group III base oils an optimal example of global supply, these trends will be evaluated from the perspective of two leading Group III base oil refiners and a leading additives supplier.
11:30 am - Noon
UPDATE: The European Union REACH Initiative
Mark Vagasky, Principal, The Redstone Group LLC
This presentation will provide a status of the comprehensive REACH program. Two key deadlines have passed, and more are on the way. Important questions Mark Vagasky will address include: What was the impact of the first registration deadline and how can ILMA members be sure their exports to the EU are adequately covered? As markets evolve, what is required for continued compliance? How is REACH linked to the EU incorporation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS) regarding MSDS and labels?
Special thanks to the Supplier Member Committee for developing this session.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Association Session
Embracing ILMA's Identity: The Ethics & Strategic Plan Initiatives
Jim Taglia
Jim Taglia, ILMA Past President and Chair of the Industry Task Force, will deliver an update on ILMA's testing program, which demonstrates our members' commitment to producing and marketing quality products in a safe, environmentally responsible and ethical manner.
Strategic Plan Update
Jarrett Flegel
Jarrett Flegel, ILMA Vice President and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, will give an update on progress made with the latest version of the Strategic Plan, supporting the Association's vision.
10:30 am - Noon
Industry Session
Infineum Trends 2012 - Pace of Change
Pat Fetterman
For more than 16 years, Pat's presentation on Infineum Trends has been an integral part of the ILMA Management Forum, giving our members the edge on the future of the lubricants industry worldwide. Pat will deliver key insights into trends and advances in the industry, showing how they will affect hardware, fuels, additive technology and lubricant developments.
Infineum will be distributing CD copies of the complete presentation at the session as well.
