CARES - Future in the Making

?? Driving Green Innovation Through Collaboration ?? At CARES AMERICA, we had the pleasure of hosting John Baetz, Regional Business Director Mobility at Bostik, who addressed a vital question: "What are the collaborative efforts between automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders to promote green manufacturing?" ?? John emphasized how collaboration between OEMs, suppliers, and other stakeholders is essential to achieving sustainability goals, driving innovation, and reducing the environmental impact of automotive manufacturing. Together, we can pave the way toward a greener future for the industry! #GreenManufacturing #Sustainability #CARESAMERICA #Innovation #Collaboration

Today, we take a moment to reflect on what we’re most grateful for: our incredible CARES community dedicated to driving sustainability in the automotive manufacturing industry. ? Your innovation, collaboration, and commitment are making a lasting impact. Together, we are shaping a greener, more sustainable future—one idea, one project, and one partnership at a time. Thank you for inspiring us every day. Here’s to continuing our journey toward excellence and sustainability, hand in hand. ? Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving! ???? #Thanksgiving #Sustainability #AutomotiveManufacturing #Gratitude

?? Collaborating for a Greener Future in Manufacturing ?? During CARES AMERICAS FORUM, we had the privilege of hosting Dean Waineo, General Manager at FANUC America Corporation, who shared his insights on a crucial question: "What are the collaborative efforts between OEMs, suppliers, and stakeholders to promote green manufacturing?" ??The discussion emphasized that real progress requires a shared commitment from every actor in the industry. #GreenManufacturing #Sustainability #CARES2024 #CARESAMERICA #CARESUS #Innovation #Collaboration

? Thank You for Making CARES EUROPE 2024 a Success! ? The energy, passion, and innovation at CARES EUROPE this year were truly remarkable. We are deeply grateful to every attendees, partners and speakers who made this event unforgettable. A special shoutout to our amazing team for your dedication and hard work behind the scenes. You brought this vision to life and created something truly memorable. Let’s keep the momentum going! Share your highlights or takeaways using hashtag #CARES2024 — we’d love to hear from you. #Gratitude #CARES2024 #Teamwork #Innovation?

?? Celebrating Excellence at the CARES European Congress Awards ?? This year’s CARES European Congress showcased remarkable strides in sustainability, innovation, and technical advancements. Here are the winners who are leading the way: ?? Innovation Award: Julie Rabu (OPmobility) & Paul Mayhew (MBA Polymers Inc) – "Bumper to Bumper: ELV Recycling for a Circular Economy" ?? Jury’s Award: Garrett Bell (JLR) – "Scope 1 and 2 Sustainability Transformation" Manoj Siva Ayyanan & Alice Schoonbroodt (Toyota Motor Corporation) – "Carbon Footprint Reduction Towards the Toyota Environmental Challenge" ?? Technical Solution Award: Beno?t Perrier (Bostik) & Manuel Heidrich (Polytec PT GmbH) – "More Sustainable Battery Pack: Replacing Modules with Removable Thermal Interface Materials" ?? Audience Award: Francis Schmit (ArcelorMittal), Richard Caetano (Stellantis) & Thierry Destruhaut (PPG) – "ECoat Sustainable Innovations: A Holistic Approach" Congratulations to all the winners for driving change and inspiring progress in sustainable practices. Your efforts are shaping a better future for us all! ??? #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #CARESCongress #Awards #CARES2024 #CARESEUROPE

?? Reflections on yesterday's afternoon at Cares European Forum Yesterday’s afternoon at Cares was an inspiring exploration of sustainability in design and manufacturing. Highlights included: Peter Bartel (APRA Europe AISBL) on Design for Remanufacturing and the cost-saving potential of sustainable processes. Garrett Bell (JLR) presenting their impressive Scope 1 and 2 sustainability transformation. Beno?t Perrier (Bostik) and manuel heidrich (Polytec PT GmbH) showcasing innovations in battery pack design with removable thermal interface materials. A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing actionable insights that are driving a more sustainable future! ???

?? Morning Insights at CARES: Transforming Production for a Greener Future in Automotive ?? Our morning at CARES kicked off with an inspiring session from Tobias Schmedding of Volkswagen Group on how they’re steering production to minimize environmental impact. Next, Francis Schimt (ArcelorMittal), Richard Caetano (Stellantis), and Thierry Destruhaut (PPG) presented on innovative sustainable e-coat solutions. Their holistic approach to coating processes showed how small changes can drive significant environmental gains. Tim Banik from BASF then introduced the powerful ‘Glass’ tool, which uses LCA evaluation and simulations to help design the most economical and sustainable paintshops—highlighting the future of data-driven sustainability in manufacturing. Julie Rabu (OPmobility) and Paul Mayhew (MBA Polymers UK Limited) discussed high-quality ELV recycling from bumper to bumper, paving the way for a circular economy model in automotive. Lastly, Eren A. (Ford Otosan) and Umutcan Duman (Evreka) discussed effective waste management strategies, providing valuable insights into sustainable resource use and minimizing waste in automotive production. Together, these sessions illustrated the diverse, impactful approaches our industry can take to drive sustainability from every angle! #SustainableAutomotive #CARES2024 #GreenManufacturing

?? Day 2 Keynote at CARES: The Future of Sustainability in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Manufacturing ?? This morning, we had the honor of welcoming Jean-Marc BOUCHERET, Sustainability Mobility Manager at IVECO BUS and European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) representative, as our keynote speaker. Jean-Marc provided a compelling look at upcoming EU legislation impacting sustainability in heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing, offering essential insights into the regulatory shifts and innovations shaping the industry. A big thank you to Jean-Marc for setting an inspiring tone for the day! #Sustainability #HeavyDutyVehicles #CARES2024 #GreenManufacturing

It was a pleasure to welcome Trio at CARES, a huge thanks for their inspiring talk?! ??

?? Afternoon Highlights at CARES Congress ?? This afternoon, experts shared groundbreaking approaches to sustainability in automotive: AI for Carbon Reduction: Vera B?chle from Dürr showcased how AI-driven insights help tackle quality issues, enhancing sustainability. Smart Paintshop Solutions: Genji NAKAYAMA (Taikisha USA Inc.) and Sebastien SALZE (Sames) presented high-efficiency applications in paintshops to lower emissions. DeCarb Innovationscamp: Ernst Kreuzer from Technische Universit?t Graz introduced new pathways to zero carbon, turning scientific advancements into business action. Digital Thread for Sustainability: Peter Mair from Rockwell Automation explored how digital threads are key to sustainable product development. Renewable Energy through PPAs: Oscar Garay García (Schneider Electric) and Tom Salisbury (GKN Automotive) discussed advancing renewable strategies in automotive. Total Quality Control: Mariluz Villamor Ruiz?(Basque Automotive Manufacturing Center (BAM), Israel Arnedo (das-Nano), Juan Carlos Villanueva Saiz (IT Manager at Mercedes) presented smart manufacturing techniques for greener, high-quality automotive paintshops. Key to H2 sucess: Julia Timmerbell (Funk Consulting) and Dominik Flick (Intelligence Energy System Services) highlighted tools for impactful, risk-managed transformation. #SustainableAutomotive #Innovation #CARES2024 #CARES #CARESEurope