Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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"This is the best conference I have attended. Anyone in maintenance would be crazy not to attend." — John Kanno, Ingredion Before the three-day event, specialized pre-conference workshops were offered on subjects ranging from the basics of lubricants to how to interpret oil analysis reports and set effective limits, and fundamentals for designing and procuring equipment to increase reliability. "I attended Jim Fitch's Manager's Summit, and it was a good one," said Aleris' Wes Vandyne. "It was around four hours, but it really didn't seem like it because he's a good speaker." The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) and the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) offered onsite testing during the conference for those looking to earn certifications, while evening receptions and an offsite cantina party gave attendees the opportunity to network with their peers in a more relaxed atmosphere. The annual conference concluded with a drawing for the pulse-pounding show prize giveaway, a 2013 Iron 883™ Harley-Davidson motorcycle. All registered attendees who visited each of the 40 sponsoring exhibitors' booths were eligible, but only one lucky name was drawn — Ray Gandenberger of the J.R. Simplot Company. "It feels great," Gandenberger remarked after his win. "I was really surprised because I'm usually not lucky enough to win anything. This is the first major thing that I have won. I have been wanting a motorcycle for a while. I used to ride quite a bit. We've got a lot of areas in Wyoming where we can ride." For Gandenberger, it proved to be quite a reversal of fortune from a year ago, as the mill mechanic suffered a heart attack during the 2012 Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in Indianapolis. "It actually was a good thing I was there because they have some of the best doctors," Gandenberger said of his trip to Indianapolis. "They put a stint in my heart, and I recovered in about a week." Discussions are underway to top the Harley-Davidson giveaway during next year's show prize drawing. www.machinerylubrication.com | May - June 2013 | 33