MRO Magazine


Virtual Event
Max Uptime V2
August 29, 2023 at 1:00pm ET

A food and beverage organization’s production capabilities are highly dependent on the state of its capital assets. The goal of any organization is to maximize uptime.

Join us on August 29 as we discuss with a panel of experts how to leverage the availability of key production assets in order to meet quotas and maintain profit margins.

This half-day educational forum is presented by Machinery and Equipment MRO, Food and Beverage Maintenance and Engineering, and Annex Business Media. It will allow maintenance, reliability and maintenance professionals in the Food and Beverage sector to learn techniques to easily identify an asset issue, and react to solve problems, preventing unexpected and costly breakdowns.

SCHEDULE BELOW IS TENTATIVE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Schedule

On DEMAND VIDEO
Welcoming remarks

Speaker: Mario Cywinski, Editor, MRO Magazine

On DEMAND VIDEO
Eight avoidable errors for world-class F&B equipment reliability

Speaker: Les Cyfko, Former Director, Productivity, Engineering and CI, PepsiCo

1:55pm - 2:00pm
Break

On DEMAND VIDEO
Panel – How automation, robotics, and AI are transforming food manufacturing

Panellists:
  • Raik Meissner, VP Operations, Piller’s Fine Foods
  • Rae Jeong, Co-Founder and CEO, Laplace Robotics
  • Jeff Hetherington, Head of Project Development, Laplace Robotics
  • Alex Barlow, Vice-President, Programs, CFIN
  • Keith Robinson, Director of Engineering, Fresh Prep
  • Linda Fox, Regional Innovation Director, CFIN

  • 2:40pm - 2:45pm
    Break

    On DEMAND VIDEO
    Reduction of micro-stoppages

    Speaker: Mariela Castaño, Senior Vice-President and COO, Kunst Solutions

    3:25pm - 3:30pm
    Break

    On DEMAND VIDEO
    How Preferred Popcorn improved uptime and compliance with a preventive maintenance program

    Speaker: Matt Burtz, Shop Foreman, AKRS Equipment

    On DEMAND VIDEO
    SKF Lubrication solutions for the Food and Beverage market





    Frequently Asked Questions About Max Uptime V2


    When & Where?

    Max Uptime V2 will take place virtually via Zoom Webinar on August 29, 2023 at 1:00pm ET.

    There will be a 15 minute break between live sessions.

    Why Virtual?

    The safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and community is our number one priority. By making this event an online experience, it eliminates the need for attendees and sponsors to travel in-person, while enabling them to still benefit from the event content.

    What’s Included?

    Your registration provides you with access to watch the virtual keynote, all live sessions, and on-demand recorded content and product demonstrations.

    How do I access?

    We will email you an access link to the virtual event the morning of August 29, 2023.

    If you don’t see an access link in your email inbox, please check your junk folder. If you are still unable to locate the email, contact Tara Jacobs.