Schneider Electric, HP to Keynote First Sustainable Manufacturing Expo

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo, the only North American event dedicated to showcasing the latest technologies and thought leadership for progressing sustainable manufacturing processes, announces the keynote speakers for the inaugural event in February 2025:

• Andre Marino, SVP Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric

• François Minec, VP and Global Head of Polymers of HP’s Personalization and 3D Printing Business

Marino will kick off the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo on February 4 with his presentation, “Industrial Sustainability: An Untapped Business Advantage,” highlighting the symbiotic relationship between sustainability and profitability. He’ll talk about how automation and technology can enhance plant efficiency, trim waste, optimize resources, and reduce the carbon footprint. With Schneider Electric recently named The World’s Most Sustainable Company by TIME Magazine and Statista, Marino has a unique and valuable perspective to share.

On February 5, Minec will keynote “Driving Sustainability Through Additive Manufacturing,” a discussion on how advancements in additive manufacturing are helping companies achieve their sustainability goals through reducing material waste, enabling localized production, creating more efficient supply chains, and maximizing design flexibility. 3D printing is reshaping how products are designed, manufactured, and delivered, leading to lower energy consumption both during production and throughout the product’s lifecycle.

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“Sustainable Manufacturing Expo was created to provide manufacturing executives with top-notch expertise to move their businesses forward and stay competitive,” says Melissa Magestro, VP at Informa Markets - Engineering and the founder of Sustainable Manufacturing Expo. “Both Schneider Electric and HP are industry titans, pioneering the best practices, trends, and new technologies businesses need to reach compliance and improve bottom line. Our goal is to inspire actionable strategies that drive real progress towards a more sustainable future in manufacturing.”

The global sustainable manufacturing sector is currently valued at $215.4 billion, with that figure expected to rise to $367.2 billion by 2029. During that period, North America is expected to grow at the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo will be co-located with WestPack at the Anaheim Convention Center in California February 4-5, 2025. Both coincide with Informa Markets – Engineering’s renowned West Coast show MD&M West, which also takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center February 4-6, 2025.

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