Manufacturers interested in making their processes, facilities, operations, and products more sustainable and profitable will benefit from the 2016 Sustainable Manufacturer Network (SMN) Conference on Sept. 26-27 in Oak Brook, Ill.  Attendees will learn about real-world applications of innovative technologies and sustainable trends, and network with others who are dedicated to best sustainable practices.

“SMN provides us with direct access to some of the leading thought leaders and practitioners of sustainable business solutions,” said Mark Coleman, Business Development Manager, HARBEC, Inc. “In participating in the SMN conference we were able to learn from and engage with other manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers on leading-edge new technologies, best practices in manufacturing, and better ways to do business. SMN has and continues to yield new insights, and most importantly, new relationships, that provide tremendous value to our business.”

The SMN Conference features environmental leaders from all sectors who will share success stories, and offer practical solutions. Keynote Presenter Tom Murray, Biologist and former Senior Scientist for the U.S. EPA, will discuss public-private partnerships including the Green Suppliers Network; the Economy, Energy, and the Environment (E3); and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Brion Hurley of Rockwell Collins will train participants on the lean “Go and See” approach of Reducing Energy, Water and Solid Waste.

Other sessions delve into the U.S. DOE’s Better Plants Program; Waste as a Resource; The Circular Economy; Sustainable Reporting Trends; Green Chemistry and Other Pollution Prevention Practices; and Case Studies in Green Manufacturing Operations. A hands-on workshop – Key Skills for Manufacturing Sustainability Champions – will kick-off the conference on Sept. 26.

Attendees will leave the conference with the knowledge and tools needed to implement sustainable practices that can reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and play a critical role in your company’s growth.

Registration for the 2016 SMN Conference is now open at fmanet.org/smn2016.

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About SMN – The Sustainable Manufacturers Network

The Sustainable Manufacturer Network (SMN), an affiliate of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), is a professional organization of members dedicated to advancing sustainable manufacturing practices across all industry sectors. SMN’s mission is to drive the transition toward cost effective, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing. 

About FMA – Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA)

Based in Rockford, Ill., FMA is a professional organization with over 2,500 members working together to improve the metal processing, fabricating, and forming industry. Founded in 1970, FMA brings metal fabricators and fabricating equipment manufacturers together through technology councils, educational programs, networking events, and the FABTECH^® trade show. FMA also has two technology affiliates, the Tube & Pipe Association, International (TPA), which focuses on the unique needs of companies engaged in tube and pipe producing and fabricating; and Sustainable Manufacturer Network, a professional organization of individual members dedicated to working toward environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Visit www.fmanet.org for more information.

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association

The Sustainable Manufacturer Network (SMN), an affiliate of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), is dedicated to advancing sustainable manufacturing practices across all industry sectors. SMN’s mission is to drive the transition toward cost effective, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing. www.sustainablemfr.com

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