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Issue 143 August 2024 PCMI Journal 6
Greetings, PCMI Members,
I hope you had a wonderful summer filled with rest, recreation, and business success.
As we move into fall, we’re gearing up for our technical conference in Orlando, Florida, from
October 6–9. These sessions will provide new insights and help members stay ahead of new
technologies. If you haven’t registered yet, I encourage you to do so. Our biannual conferences
enhance both your professional network and PCM knowledge. You can register here.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the recent conference in Frankfurt, Germany, especially Schmoll
Maschinen our platinum sponsor and facility tour host, and gold sponsors Chemcut and Ätztechnik Herz GmbH. Special
thanks also to Procter & Gamble Service GmbH for the historical tour they hosted.
I would also like to acknowledge the members I had the pleasure of working with on the Spring Conference Committee.
They included:
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David Allen, Cranfield University
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Paul Campbell, Zapp Precision Metals GmbH
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Steffen Herz, Ätztechnik Herz GmbH
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Mercedes Runge, Procter & Gamble Service GmbH
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Claudia Schemann, Metaq GmbH
Providing key educational programs for PCMI members is a cornerstone of PCMI’s mission. The conference will surely meet
all of your expectations concerning educational content, but so too will the newly redesigned Short Course.
This new modular educational program was launched this month, and we owe a debt of gratitude to Prof. David Allen for
his work in remaking this important educational tool. The Short Course is a member benefit and free to all PCMI members,
and we are confident that it will assist you with onboarding and training employees new to the PCM industry. You can
learn more about the Short Course and download your free modules here.
I’m pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with MSP Management Solutions Plus, Inc. (MSP), a seasoned
Association Management Company. MSP will provide expertise in strategic planning, membership growth, meeting
planning, marketing, and social media. Read more about MSP here.
As we move forward with MSP, we acknowledge the distinguished tenure of our long-time executive director, Cathy
Flaherty. Her dedication and leadership have been instrumental in shaping PCMI. We extend our deepest gratitude and
wish her the best in her well-deserved retirement.
Sincerely
Eric Kemperman, PCMI President
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