Teleconference will help manufacturers reduce energy costs, gain
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[FEB. 20, 2006]
URBANA -- On March 9, the University of Illinois
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition will host a live
broadcast of the satellite teleconference "Industrial Efficiency
Initiative: Save Energy, Maximize Profits."
The teleconference will focus on sound, proven
management strategies as well as innovative technologies and
techniques used to reduce energy costs, increase productivity and
maximize profits in all manufacturing sectors, including food
processing, the nation's third-largest manufacturing sector.
The event, which will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in W121 Turner Hall,
is being produced by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Northwest
Food Processors Association and the Food-Processing Industry
Resource Efficiency Team.
The following experts will
share how they have saved energy and reduced costs at their
facilities: Al Halverson, energy-utilities group manager, Frito Lay;
Glen Lewis, energy and indirect procurement director, Del Monte
Foods; Patrick Healy, environmental manager, Fetzer Vineyards; Pat
Avery, agribusiness vice president, J.R. Simplot Co.; and Garrett
Smith, Cogentech Inc.
Jeff Bush, vice president of
Sempra Energy Solutions, will give an overview of the U.S. energy
picture. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Chris Russell, industrial director of the Alliance
to Save Energy, will be the moderator. There will also be special
appearances by U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith of Oregon, member of the
Senate Energy Committee and a food processor; Jacques
Beaudry-Losique, manager of the Industrial Technologies Program for
the U.S. Department of Energy; and Tom Kuhn, president of Edison
Electric Institute.
To register online, go to
www.nwfpa.org or contact the Northwest Food Processors
Association at (503) 327-2200. For more information, contact Marla
Todd at (217) 244-2875.
This teleconference is a
"can't miss" event for industry managers who want to gain the
competitive edge.
