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Bill Mecke, P.E.
President
KWSBill Mecke, P.E. is President of KWS, one of the largest screw conveyor manufacturers in North America. He has over 20 years of industry experience working directly with customers to solve their material handling needs. Mecke earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Founded in 1972, KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. is the leader in the design and manufacture of conveying equipment for the bulk material handling industry. KWS provides the highest quality equipment and service, marketed globally to many diverse industries and to a large customer base, including; power transmission distributors, engineering firms, system suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and end users. KWS corporate office and manufacturing facilities are located in Burleson, Texas. For more information, please call KWS at 800-543-6558 or visit www.kwsmfg.com. 
Charles Richard
Global Product Manager for Radar Products
K-TEK, A Member of the ABB GroupCharles Richard is ABB/K-TEK’s Global Product Manager for Radar Products. Charles is a graduate of Louisiana State University; he holds a BS in Marketing and has over 17 years of experience in industrial technical sales and engineering. Charles has worked for manufacturers and representatives that provide control valve, flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical systems. He has extensive experience with engineered solutions, training, and assisting in the start-up and troubleshooting of laser as well as free space and guided wave radar. Charles is based out of ABB/K-TEK’s production factory in Prairieville, Louisiana. Phone: +1 225-673-6100 x2101 
Dr. Gerd Mayer
President
Rembe, Inc.Dr. Gerd Mayer is President of REMBE, INC., US subsidiary of Rembe®, GMBH, a quality consulting, engineering and safety technology manufacturer, selling top notch explosion protection, process safety and measurement products. Dr. Mayer is involved with every application of REMBE® products in the US market, including evaluation and engineering of every project. His hands-on approach has resulted in a depth of experience with combustible dust explosion prevention, protection and applications that is vital to industry and clients. Dr. Mayer has doctorate in Process Engineering as well as an Engineering degree, and has worked in a number of industries in the US and abroad. REMBE®, GMBH manufactures a number of innovative explosion protection and process safety products, including flameless indoor venting systems, and custom application rupture discs. They are also a member of the committee for NFPA 69. 
Dr. Vahid Ebadat
CEO
Chilworth Technology, Inc.Vahid Ebadat Ph.D., M.Inst.P, MIEE, C.Eng., C.Phys. is the CEO of Chilworth Technology, Inc. He has worked extensively as a process and operational hazards consultant for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. Dr. Ebadat is a regular speaker at training courses on gas and vapor flammability, dust explosions, and controlling electrostatic hazards. He is a member of NFPA 77 Technical Committee on Static Electricity, NFPA 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particular Solids and ASTM E27 Committee on Hazard Potential of Chemicals. Dr. Ebadat's research has culminated in the publication of numerous technical papers and articles.
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Staffan Linnersten
Product Technology Manager
TDC FilterBorn in Stockholm, Sweden Staffan Linnersten joined the Swedish Air Force as a Weapons and Aircraft Mechanic. Staffan graduated with a Masters of Mechanical Engineering Degree from Linkoping University in 1980. He started his professional career in Filtration in 1980 when he moved to the United States. Staffan developed a passion for all aspects of filtration and has for the past 31 years received exceptional training, knowledge and expertise in liquid, gaseous, coalescing and chemical filtration. The markets he has served include Aerospace, Military, Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial, Dust Collection and Environmental control. His filtration experience include design, development, manufacturing, testing (laboratory and field), standards, qualification, durability, reliability, application, specifications (interpreting as well as writing), materials, industry and academic filtration organizations. More than 20 of Staffan’s inventions resulted in US and International patents. These innovations range from Cabin Air Filters (Commercial Air Liners), Nested Filters (Concentric Conical and Cylindrical Filters), Chemical Filtration (personnel protection and Fuel Cell Technology), Air-Oil separation (air compressors) and Electrostatic dissipation of compressor fluid (flash fire prevention). As Product Technology Manager at TDC Filter, Staffan is responsible for direction and oversight of all Product Technology including Research & Development, Product Engineering and Product Management.