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Rematec webinars schedule
✔️ OCTOBER 2024
Mapping the EU-China Circular Economy Roadmap
Advancing Sustainable Battery Ecosystems and Remanufacturing
Thursday 30 May 2024
The transition to the circular economy is a global challenge and requires major shifts in all countries around the world. Brussels and Beijing have agreed on a joint roadmap for greater collaboration on plastics, battery value chains and remanufacturing. The new blueprint defines the actions that both the EU and China will take to implement under the EU-China Memorandum of Understanding on the circular economy. Closer and continuous engagement with China is key to achieving not only our circular economy, but also other shared environmental ambitions.
Speaker Line-up
Moderator: Rajiv Ramchandra
Rajiv Ramchandra is the founder of Recreate India Research Foundation (Re:CREATe). In 2020 Re:CREATe received the prestigious ‘Reman of the Year’ Award.
Jane Zheng
China EV Group, Executive Director
Sean Song
Negotiator for China, Turbo-Tec Sp. z o.o
Xie Jianjun
Secretary General of CPRA
Prof. Marcello Colledani
Politecnico di Milano
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Fernand Weiland
Founder of the APRA European Division and co-founder of the biennial Rematec remanufacturing exhibitions in Amsterdam
Eyes on the US
The Impressive Scope of Remanufacturing
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET | 5:00 pm CET – 6:00 pm CEST
For many, remanufacturing may be associated with the automotive and heavy-duty industries. But in reality remanufacturing occurs in a variety of industries which include consumer products, medical equipment, and imaging products and consumables. Join us as we hear from leaders from these diverse industries discuss the ‘state-of-play’ in their respective sectors, how the policy landscape is shaping the transition to greater circularity, how remanufacturing has the capability to meet regional needs through product and business adaptability, and the future outlook of remanufacturing.
Speaker Line-up
Moderator: Rajiv Ramchandra
Rajiv Ramchandra is the founder of Recreate India Research Foundation (Re:CREATe). In 2020 Re:CREATe received the prestigious ‘Reman of the Year’ Award.
Keynote speaker: John Chalifoux
John Chalifoux is the chief sustainability officer for MEMA and the chief operating officer of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.
Jeffrey Stukenborg
Jeffrey Stukenborg is the Head of Global Reman Engineering at ZF Group (Michigan, USA) and Chair of the Remanufacturing Industries Council headquartered in Rochester, NY.
Shawn Zwicker
Shawn recently returned to Cummins remanufacturing (ReCon) as the global leader for the business. Prior to returning Shawn spent 4 years leading global operations for Cummins Filtration.
P.T. Muldoon
CRP Automotive Director of Engineering P.T. Muldoon is also chairman of the Technology & Operations Council of MERA – The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing.
Q & A Session
What is the impact of EVs for the remanfacturing industry?
7 November 2022 | 15:00-16:00 CET
Let’s follow up! The Rematec webinar ‘Impact & Opportunities of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the remanufacturing industry’ will be followed up by a Q&A session.
The webinar attracted many industry professionals, so not all questions about the financial and environmental benefits could be answered by our industry panellists Mike Hague-Morgan (Autocraft Solutions Group), Jan Koller (Fraunhofer IPA) and Gregor Ohnemüller (University of Bayreuth).
Questions like: what are the legal issues that need to be resolved? When do you see the remanufacturing of EV components become business viable? What will be the core repairs/modules for Reman in BEV in the future? And/or is there any chemical "fatigue" issue that could prevent remanufacturing?
To give you more insights in the innovations, developments, impact, struggles and opportunities, we therefore give a follow up on this hot topic. Through a Q&A session, our panellists have all the attention for your questions.
Programme
15.00 hrs Welcome and opening remarks by moderator: Rajiv Ramchandra founder of Re:CREATe
15.05 hrs Brief introduction by: Jan Koller and Gregor Ohnemüller
15.10 hrs Q&A session with:
-Jan Koller, Fraunhofer IPA
- Gregor Ohnemüller, University of Bayreuth
- Mike Hague Morgan, Autocraft Solutions Group
EYES ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Impact & Opportunities of Electric Vehicles for the Remanfacturing Industry
27 September 2022 | 10.00-11.00 CEST
In July’22 the European Parliament lawmakers voted to support an effective EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. This decision will speed up Europe’s shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). As a result of this important electrical paradigm shift, and in order to prepare new strategies, remanufacturers must follow the new technical developments closely and start immediately to study and research these new systems and their new components. Short-term production changes are not yet necessary although the changes may come sooner than proposed above.
What to expect
During the REMATEC Webinar – Eyes on EVs you learn what the impact of electrification will be in the near and far future. Experts from the industry and leading knowledge institutes will share their views on the opportunities and challenges for remanufacturing. What are the near future predictions towards Electric Vehicles (EVs) and what is its impact to the remanufacturing industry? How to deal with obstacles as high-voltage batteries and the logistics of classified dangerous goods? Who will pick up the opportunities? Or is it simply too early – or late – to get involved?
Watch the Rematec webinar recording 'Impact & Opportunities of electric vehicles for the remanufacturing industry'
Autocraft Solutions Group | Testing, repair & remanufacture of EV battery packs, E-motors & power electronics.
Speaker Line-up
Moderator: Rajiv Ramchandra
Rajiv Ramchandra is the founder of Recreate India Research Foundation (Re:CREATe). In 2020 Re:CREATe received the prestigious ‘Reman of the Year’ Award.
Mike Hague-Morgan
Mike Hague-Morgan is a co-owner and majority shareholder of Autocraft Solutions Group. Focus on EV battery repair and remanufacture and provides a fully outsourced IC engine assembly solution for OEMs moving to EV.
Jan Koller
Group Manager at the Fraunhofer Project Group Sustainable Manufacturing in Bayreuth | Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
Gregor Ohnemuller
Research Assistant at the Chair of Manufacturing and Remanufacturing Technology at the University of Bayreuth, Germany. In his work, he focuses on the circular economy with a special emphasis on remanufacturing of lithium-ion batteries.
Fernand Weiland
Founder of the APRA European Division and co-founder of the biennial Rematec remanufacturing exhibitions in Amsterdam
Eyes on China
Opportunities for the Remanfacturing Industry in China
28 JUNE 2022 | 10.00-11.00 CEST
China is the largest automotive market worldwide. However the Chinese remanufacturing industry is still very young. Recently the Chinese government has announced new policies for the remanufacturing industry. They decided to liberalise the bonded remanufacturing of key auto parts such as automobile engines. This creates great opportunities for the international remanufacturing industry to do business and share their knowledge and experience.
What to expect
During the Rematec webinar, you will learn from Mr. Xie Jianjun, Secretary General of CPRA, what this new Chinese policy means for the remanufacturing industry. Following this keynote, well-known experts, as Clemens Ortgies, Julia Ma, Mike Yu and Huang Zhiyong, will discuss the impact of this new policy on the domestic remanufacturing business. What are the most important changes? What are the new opportunities for the international companies to enter the largest automotive market in the world? Based upon their experience our panellists will share with you what the do’s and don’t’s are of doing business in the Chinese remanufacturing industry, and they will give you advise on how to start. This 'Eyes on China' webinar is moderated by Rajiv Ramchandra, founder of Re:CREATe.
Watch the Rematec webinar recording 'Opportunities for the remanufacturing industry in China'
Keynote Xie Jianjun - Secretary General of CPRA New Chinese policies for the remanufacturing industry.
Our stellar speaker line up
Moderator: Rajiv Ramchandra
Rajiv Ramchandra is the founder of Recreate India Research Foundation (Re:CREATe). In 2020 Re:CREATe received the prestigious ‘Reman of the Year’ Award.
Xie Jianjun
Secretary General of CPRA
Panellist: Clemens Ortgies
Clemens Ortgies is manager sales & service of YC Europe GmbH, the European branch of Yuchai, one of the biggest Asian engine manufacturer and leading engine remanufacturer. Mr. Ortgies is also a board member of APRA Europe AISBL.
Panellist: Julia Ma
Julia Ma is Head of Key Account Management in the department Circular Economy Solutions and working 4+ years at Encory. In this function she is responsible for all Encory’s existing customers in Europe and Asia in the field of reverse logistics for Aftersales automotive parts and services solutions, as well as driving growth projects in other markets.
Panellist: Mike Yu
Mike Yu is manager with experience of working for both local and international companies operating in China and Asia, such as Continental, Borg Warner and ZF. Currently he is a strategic advisor to Nexus Automotive and General Manager of iRM eCommerce based in Shanghai.
Panellist: Huang Zhiyong
Huang Zhiyong is General Manager of Guangzhou Huadu Worldwide Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd. and he will share insights as a local Chinese remanufacturer.