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Fall Meeting

Where the leading companies in conveying and material handling meet to network, collaborate, and set the standards for the industry.


CEMA 2026 Fall Meeting

September 15-16

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Hyatt Regency

Join us in September when CEMA welcomes members from across the industry.  Attendees enjoy committee meetings, networking receptions, and strategic discussions that shape the future of our industry and our Association.

Your voice, ideas, and participation are what make CEMA strong. We can’t wait to welcome you this fall!

photo of man, Wei Yu"A Practical Guide to AI in the Manufacturing Sector"

Demystify AI in manufacturing with practical use cases, risk assessment strategies, industry-specific insights, and takeaways to boost productivity while reducing risk.   Presented by Wei Yu, Attorney with Dentons Cohen & Grigsby

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Registration Fee:

$620 for first company representative

$570 for each additional representative from the same company

EARLY BIRDS:  Save $40 by registering by July 29

Note:

  • Hotel costs are in addition to registration fees, at $219/night plus taxes and fees; see the Hotel Info tab for details.
Schedule

Fall Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, September 15

10:30 am Board of Directors Meeting (Executive Session)

1:30 pm Meetings:

  • Conveyor Chain & Sprocket Section
  • Past Presidents Committee (Executive Session)

3:30 pm Meetings:

  • Meetings Committee
  • Membership / Marketing Committee

5:30 pm Young Professionals Meet-Up

6:30 pm Reception and Dinner (All Members and Registered Guests)

Wednesday, September 16

7:30 am Breakfast Buffet

8:00 am Meetings:

  • Joint Screw Conveyor & Bucket Elevator Section
  • Systems Integrators Committee

9:00 am Joint Session: Bulk and Unit Handling Sections

  • Government Affairs Update
  • "Practical Guide to AI in the Manufacturing Sector" - What it is, how it can be used for our industry, assessing risks, and practical takeaways.  Presented by Wei Yu, Attorney with Dentons

10:15 am Section Meetings:

  • Bulk Handling Section
  • Unit Handling Section

11:00 am Board of Directors Meeting (Executive Session)

Hotel Info

Hyatt Regency DFW

Comfort, convenience, and standout service without ever having to leave the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. The Hyatt Regency DFW is conveniently located at Terminal C and offers a 24-hour airport shuttle as well as easy access to Grapevine, Texas, with a complimentary Visitors Shuttle. CEMA conference rate just $219 / night (plus taxes and fees).

Click HERE to make your reservation at the CEMA conference rate.

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Who's Coming?

48 attendees • 37 member companies represented

Blue text = first-time attendee
New member company

     Updated August 4, 2026

Attendee Member Company Title Location
Jake Spungen 4GEN Bearing Sales Waukegan, IL
Michael Hoehn Automatic Systems, Inc. President Kansas City, MO
Robin Rich Automation Systems & Controls, Inc. Systems Engineer Ellabell, GA
Tamara Thimmel BEHABelt USA National Sales Manager Elk Grove Village, IL
Ricky Bocchini Belt Concepts of America Business Development Mgr Spring Hope, NC
Steve Cook C & W DustTech Sales Manager Aledo, TX
Steve Duncan C & W DustTech GM & COO Alvarado, TX
Angela Goodner CEMA Manager, Marketing and Websites Bonita Springs, FL
Karen Lampart CEMA Coordinator, Events & Database Bonita Springs, FL
Andrew Solis CEMA Executive Vice President Bonita Springs, FL
Kevin Hickey CinchSeal Director of Engineering Cherry Hill, NJ
Daniel Marlett CinchSeal Vice President of OEM Sales Highland Village, TX
Mark Taylor Dematic Sr. Director, Product Management Milton, GA
Chuck Hollis Fairfield Engineering Company Regional Sales Manager Franklin, TN
Hermann Miedel Flow-Turn Inc. President Union, NJ
Heather Koski Frantz Manufacturing Company Vice President of Marketing Sterling, IL
Shay Moeller Frantz Manufacturing Company Vice President of Sales and Operations Sterling, IL
Craig Shurson Frantz Manufacturing Company President & CEO Sterling, IL
Phillip Poston Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Jonesboro, AR
Pablo Alberto Celedón Valenzuela Industria Metalmecánica Rivet Ltda General Manager Santiago, Chile
Samip Shah Lenze Americas Applications Engineer Elgin, IL
Russell Collins Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. Engineering Manager Ennis, TX
Jeff Weaver Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. Material Handling Sales Fort Worth, TX
Michael Kelly Master Power Transmission Vice President, Marketing & Business Development Simpsonville, SC
Chris Tarver Maxi-Lift, Inc. Industrial Sales Specialist Addison, TX
Hani Almoghrabi NORD Drivesystems Product Manager Waunakee, WI
Jeremy Fogo PEER Chain & Sprockets Vice President of Product, Solutions & Experiences Waukegan IL, IL
Naveen Singh PowerDrive, LLC President Michigan City, IN
Drew Felix Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI) Vice President of Sales Pella, IA
Jerry Heathman Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI) Director of Unit Handling McKinney, TX
Casey Pugh Ralphs-Pugh Co., Inc. Director of Sales & Marketing Benicia, CA
Paul Ross Rulmeca Douglas Inc. President and CEO Pell City, AL
Craig Abraham Screw Conveyor Corporation Corporate Secretary Hammond, IN
Robert Belko Screw Conveyor Corporation Vice President of Sales Hammond, IN
Chris Doyle SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc. Director of Sales, Distribution & Customer Service Lyman, SC
Tom Franke SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc. Industry Account Manager Mason, OH
Mark Jones SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc. Director of Market Strategy Wellford, SC
Craig Owen Southern Systems International President Memphis, TN
Daniel Rosseljong Sumitomo Drive Technologies Senior Product Manager Chesapeake, VA
Paul Schmidgall Superior Industries, Inc. Chief Engineer - Components Morris, MN
Marc DeWall SWS Precision Warehouse Design LLC General Manager for System Integration Carrollton, TX
John Senninger Synergy Systems Holdings, Inc. President Prospect, KY
Randy Webb Syntron Material Handling, LLC President Saltillo, MS
Dean Bogner Webster Industries, Inc. Executive Vice President Tiffin, OH
Lee Attaway WEG Electric Corporation National Sales Manager - Gearing Duluth, GA
Somchai Taesuwan Woodex • MECO Industries President Georgetown, ME
Jeff Pangborn WorldWide Electric Corporation National Sales Manager, Gearing Fairport, NY
Scott Wheeler Worldwide Material Handling, LLC Sales Manager - Conveyor Div. Romeoville, IL

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