2024 Lubed, Reliable & Lean Conference – Elevate Manufacturing Excellence in Columbus, OH

As editor of Noria Corporation’s Reliable Plant magazine, I invite you to the 2024 Lubed, Reliable & Lean Conference, held May 16‑18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Our event is a convergence of three high‑impact tracks that drive continuous improvement: Lubrication Excellence, Reliability World, and Lean Manufacturing. Each track features cutting‑edge case studies, industry reports, and keynote speeches from global leaders.

Key highlights:

• Over 1,500 attendees from 30+ countries, building on last year’s 1,200+ participants.
• More than 120 case studies and expert panels covering everything from motor reliability to oil‑analysis strategy.
• Confirmed keynotes by Raytheon’s Rusty Patterson, Allen‑Edmonds Shoe Corp. president John Stollenwerk, and industry luminaries such as executives from Cargill, Alcoa, and DuPont.

The Lean track already boasts speakers from Owens Corning, Kennametal, Rockwell, and Timken, while the Reliability track features insights from Goodyear, Coors, and Energizer. Lubrication experts from Noria, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil will share best practices.

Interactive workshops will deepen your expertise: Reliability & Maintainability, Electric Motor Failure Reduction, Oil‑Analysis Alarm Settings, and Operator‑Driven Reliability Systems. Pre‑ and post‑conference sessions ensure you leave with actionable tools.

Certification opportunities include:

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (SMRP)
• Vibration Institute – Vibration Analyst I‑IV
• Snell Infrared – Thermographer I‑II
• International Council for Machinery Lubrication – Machine Lubricant Analyst I‑II, Machine Lubrication Technician I‑II, Laboratory Lubricant Analyst I

The exhibition hall will showcase solutions from 150+ vendors, offering live demonstrations and personalized consultations to tackle your plant’s unique challenges.

Whether you’re a C‑suite executive, plant manager, maintenance leader, or operations director, this event is a strategic investment in your plant’s competitive edge. Consider bringing a team to maximize knowledge transfer.

For the full program, speaker roster, certification details, and registration, visit www.driveyourplant.com.

I look forward to welcoming you in Columbus on May 16‑18.