Delegate Feedback


Welcome to the delegates feedback page!

The American Manufacturing Summit is a high-level event that annually attracts over 200 senior level, cross-industry, executives. Find out what past attendees walked away with and what they had to say about their experience at the summit by reviewing the testimonials below. To find out who attends, please visit the delegates page to review past and current delegates.



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“Incredible speakers and vendors. It has been truly incredible to be so immersed in this environment with such talented manufacturing individuals that share the same passion.”
Ryan Nichols, Plant Director, KIND Snacks

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“This has been a great experience for connecting with other manufacturers, hearing obstacles they have, and discussing with capabilities present on how to overcome those obstacles.”
Stephen Sanders, Manufacturing Transformation Leader, Georgia Pacific

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“This is my first summit and I am getting a lot out of it. It has been full of networking and a lot of outstanding information and discussions. The experience has been amazing.”
Tony Fulk, Sr. Manufacturing Excellence Manager, Graphic Packaging International

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“Overall, it was a great experience highlighting cutting-edge technologies and innovations with thought-provoking dialogue around critical manufacturing issues.”
Nathan Ruetz, Director of Manufacturing Operations, The Boelter Companies

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“At the exhibition, I found at least 3 solutions to various manufacturing operations and quality problems my organization is experiencing. The presentations illuminated new information technology strategies to drive business results.”
Emmanuel Baisie, Director of Quality, Delphon

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“The topics & the quality of the speakers were really diverse, yet profound and actual. Extremely aligned with the current Manufacturing challenges, and inspirational. I was really honored to be part of this year’s American Manufacturing Summit. Thank you!”
Daniel Tomazella Lemo, Director, Operations Sustainability, Reynolds American Inc.

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“Great networking and platform for future opportunities. Great to be amongst such a large group of Industry Leaders and Professionals to allow us to learn from each other.”
Nicholas Kaltved, Plant Manager, Rust-Oleum

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“Very happy with the content from the speakers, the variety of vendors and the low-pressure environment.”
 Robert Benton, PLANT MANAGER, IPEX

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“Very pleasant and well-organized event. I’ve learned different perspectives of manufacturing in the US while opening my eyes to opportunities for improvement within my frame of work!”
Yasmeen Abuzeid, ENGINEERING, Johnson & Johnson

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“I had a great experience as a 1st time participant. I appreciated the venue of the conference and the accommodations at the same location. The agenda, speakers, themes, topics, and panel activity were well intended and planned. The topics were relevant to our current & future challenges in today's manufacturing environment. Great work in integration and collaboration from the Generis team!”
Wade Vincent, Senior Manager, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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“Everything from sign-up through event selection through check-in and the actual event has gone very smoothly. This is my second Generis event, and I have been very pleased both times with the professionalism, service and support.”
Brian Nolen, Director, Manufacturing Learning, DENSO

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“Well organized – I enjoyed the summit to get some new ideas and perspective on AI and workforce development specifically.”

Reshamar Short, Senior Director, Kroger [Speaker]

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“Well organized – I enjoyed the summit to get some new ideas and perspective on AI and workforce development specifically.”
Kurt Stucki, Director of Production, Lindt

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“I am very pleased as I have gained knowledge and added value to take to my organization to improve.”
Antonio Hill, Head of Manufacturing Digital Solutions, Stanley Black & Decker

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“In this summit, I was delighted to see the diversity in companies as well as speakers and participants. It was a better representation of manufacturing.”
Rakuya Artis, Vice President Global Operations & Supply Chain, Destaco

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“Well organized summit. As an Ipex team, we have gained knowledge and connected with vendors that will help our organization.

Cem Ozturk, Manager, Manufacturing Excellence, Ipex