ManufacturingNEXT Facility Tour

ManufacturingNEXT Facility Tour at PADNOS *In-Person*

Come join us at PADNOS in person to see their Sustainability City in Wyoming! Please be aware that space is limited, so if you are no longer able to join us after signing up...please let Anna Grace know (agrace@inforummichigan.org). The new year will bring us great opportunities for more in-person opportunities in networking and plant tours.

Sustainability City

Have you been tasked to increase recycled content in your products or to reduce waste and carbon? If yes, don’t miss this tour.

PADNOS, a 4-generation strong, family owned, and privately held industrial recycler was founded in 1905. Serving major retail chains, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to recycle paper, plastic, metals and electronics. While not the largest, they have more diverse processing capabilities than any other industrial recycler in the world which aids them in solving complex mixed material challenges.

The highlight of the tour is PADNOS’s Sustainability City, where you’ll witness some of the tangible solutions they have developed. The tour will be led by Kari Bliss, Principal Sustainability. She is a GreenBiz certified professional, Leading the Sustainability Transformation, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, a board member of the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, and the Treasurer of the Society of Plastic Engineers Recycling Division. She is a result driven leader skilled at bringing stakeholders together to develop sustainability initiatives and solve complex circular economy challenges.

1-2:30 p.m. Tour

2:30 p.m. Q&A

2:45 p.m. Networking

3:00 p.m. Closing

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Group Description

An extension of the ManufacturingNEXT industry group, this group will discuss industry matters, leadership development, technical subjects pertinent to manufacturing, along with building strategic industry relationships and offering manufacturing facility tours (COVID permitting). Join us to grow your manufacturing professional network and enhance your industry knowledge.

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ManufacturingNEXT Affinity Group

Group Leadership

Amanda Boyd

Stacey Clark

Jennifer Forell

Sandy Pierce