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SPEAKERS
Chris Kollmann is a mechanical engineer specializing in Plastics Engineering from the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Stuttgart. He has been with ARBURG since 2018, as part of the Application Engineering department. Since 2022, he has been responsible for projects related to advanced molding techniques, the digitalization of industrial processes, and circular economy initiatives, with a focus on innovation and sustainability in the plastics processing industry
Chris Kollmann
Application Manager
Christian Glück
Technical Trainer at Wittmann Battenfeld USA.
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Christian Glück has over 40 years of experience in the injection molding and industrial auxiliary equipment sector, having started his career at Wittmann Battenfeld’s headquarters in Austria and later leading strategic technical and educational expansion initiatives in the United States. He is currently the Technical Trainer at Wittmann Battenfeld USA.
Christoph Wynands
Product Manager for High-Performance Injection Moulding Machines
Christoph Wynands has more than 13 years of professional expertise in the plastics packaging industry. Prior to joining Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, he worked in technical and product management roles at INTRAVIS, focusing on inspection systems for beverage packaging, and later held commercial responsibility at Avient for their liquid additives business in the PET and recycling industry. Since 2022, he has been Product Manager for High-Performance Injection Moulding Machines at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. In this role, he is responsible for the global development of high-speed machine platforms and connects customer requirements, application expertise and machine development across the company’s German and Japanese technology network.
Dr. Clemens Kastner
Global Head of Business Development Automotive & Mobility
Clemens Kastner studied polymer engineering at Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, where he also completed his doctoral studies in polymer technologies and science. He joined ENGEL Austria GmbH in 2021 as Product Manager Technologies and has been Global Head of Business Development Automotive & Mobility since 2023. In this role, he leads the global development of market strategies and business development structures across Europe, the USA, and China
Carlos Santos
Sales Coordinator
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Carlos Santos has been with Mecalor for 28 years, building a solid career in thermal engineering.
He is Sales Coordinator for the industrial sector, focusing on commercial strategies and customer relationships.
He started his career as an intern and has held positions including refrigeration mechanic, team leader, and technical sales representative.
Carlos holds a degree in Mechatronics and Industrial Automation Technology, with extensive hands-on experience and technical expertise.
His career combines commercial insight, engineering knowledge, and a deep understanding of the needs of the industrial sector.
Daniel Coutinho
Auditor and New Business Manage
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Holds a postgraduate degree in Market Intelligence (FIA-USP) and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Instituto Mauá), as well as a specialization in Engineering Plastics from the Polytechnic School of USP. He currently serves as an auditor and New Business Manager at AcePlas, a company specializing in audits for recycled plastic certification. He has over 12 years of experience in product and project management at companies such as Rede, HSBC, and Vallourec & Mannesmann. He also worked on a project at Schutz-Vasitec involving the reverse logistics of IBC packaging (Schütz is a global leader in the sector).
He possesses extensive experience in project management and market analysis
Fabiane Wahlbrink
Head of Representation at VDMA Brazil
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Degree in People Management and an MBA in Foreign Trade.
In Brazil, she works to promote and represent the interests of member companies, manufacturers of machinery and equipment, with a focus on international cooperation.
She fosters connections and opportunities between companies and institutions in Brazil and Europe.
Fabio Lima
Sales Director
Fabio Lima has been an automation engineer since 2007. He has worked in process engineering in the plastics industry since 2001 at Automotive multinational companies and has been with Krauss Maffei since 2017, where he is involved in integrating the technical and commercial aspects of advanced injection molding and automation technologies and process.
Marcos Ferreira do Nascimento
Chief Economist
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Economist specializing in projects and business economics. He serves as Chief Economist at ABIPLAST, where he is responsible for sector-specific market intelligence in the plastics industry.
Paulo Cesar de Souza
Sales Manager
A Chemical Technologist with an MBA in Commercial Management and undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Marketing, he has more than 30 years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, and plastics industries. Throughout his career, he has held technical and leadership roles at Shell, Unilever, Kraton and Matsui.
He specializes in polymer technology, application development, innovation management, and advanced solutions for plastics processing, serving industries such as automotive, packaging, healthcare, consumer products, and recycling.
He has led international projects across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and North America, receiving global recognition for innovation, business development, and the successful implementation of high-impact industrial solutions.
He is experienced technical speaker, he has presented at industry conferences, trade fairs, customer seminars, and universities on topics including polymer science, plastics processing technologies, sustainability, circular economy, innovation, and the future of the plastics industry.
Prof. Reinhard Schiffers
University of Duisburg-Essen Institute for Product Engineering Engineering Design and Plastics Machinery
After completing his studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Mr. Schiffers earned his doctorate there in the field of injection molding technology. Following his doctorate, he joined the plastics industry in 2009 and worked for KraussMaffei Technologies in Munich in various positions in research and development. In particular, he focused on the digitalization of plastics processing machinery. Since 2017, he has been head of the Chair of Plastics Machinery at the University of Duisburg-Essen and is active in various roles within the plastics industry; for example, he serves on the scientific advisory board of the K trade fair and on the executive board of Kunststoffland NRW, an industry association. He has attended the symposium in Brazil twice in recent years and will also be there in person again this September.
Rogério Souza
Commercial Manager
Professional with a technical background and more than 30 years of experience in the plastics processing industry. He has solid experience in projects and technical activities related to thermoplastic processing. Extensive knowledge of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and hot runner systems for injection molds. Throughout his career, he has worked with companies such as Polimold, Mold-Masters, Husky, and Milacron.
Robin Strunck
Sales Manager, Hotrunner Division, Mexico and LATAM
With over 25 years of experience in the plastics processing industry, Robin Strunck has established himself as a benchmark in the design, implementation, and optimization of Hot Runner systems. His expertise ranges from high-precision mold engineering to the continuous improvement of injection processes.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading companies in the automotive sector, developing customized solutions. Since 2022, he has been responsible for the Hot Runner division for Mexico and Latin America.