Robert DeRubeis, Michigan W&M, Joins Other Distinguished Speakers at the PQIA Summit
August 14, 2017

Robert DeRubeis
Program Manager Weights and Measures Unit, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is pleased to announce that Robert DeRubeis, Program Manager, Weights and Measures Unit, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development will speak at the 2017 PQIA Lubricant Quality Summit in Cleveland, OH on September 14, 2017.
DeRubeis will address the State of Michigan’s efforts to protect consumers from off-spec/non-compliant motor oils and transmission fluids. In addition, he will participate in a panel discussion focused on what is being done and what more can be done to assure the quality and integrity of lubricants in the market.
About the PQIA Lubricant Quality Summit
September 13 – 14, Cleveland, OH
A Must-Attend Event for Business Owners and Executives, Sales Representatives and Others in the Lubricant Supply Chain from Manufacturers and Distributors to Buyers and Consumers. It’s About the Quality Issues and Concerns that Matter to You. Join us to Learn About the Issues and to Let Your Voices be Heard! The PQIA room block at the InterContinental is filling quickly. The hotel will extend rooms at the PQIA Special rate of $149 per night, but subject to availability after Wednesday, August 16, 2017. CLICK TO BOOK ROOM
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 | |
3:00PM – 6:00PM
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Pre-Registration Badge Pick-up, On-site Registration** |
3:00PM – 6:00PM
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![]() The learning center experience provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about lubricant additive technology and visually experience mechanical systems that require lubrication, among others.Click For More |
6:00PM – 8:00PM
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![]() Sponsored by: Infineum Location: InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland The event kicks-off with pre-Summit evening reception to help get attendees in a quality state of mind and to network with others in the business. |
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 | |
7:00AM – 8:00AM
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Morning Networking – Continental Breakfast Sponsored by: TBA |
8:30AM – 9:00AM
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On-Site Registration*** |
9:00AM – 9:15AM
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Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks |
9:15AM – 10:00AM
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![]() Presented by Thomas F. Glenn, President, Petroleum Quality Institute of America |
10:00AM – 10:45AM
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![]() Presented by Martin Birze, Regional Business Manager – Passenger Car Motor Oils, Lubrizol |
10:45AM -11:00AM
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Break |
11:00AM -11:45AM
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![]() Presented by Ian Macpherson, Marketing Director ATF & Industrial, North America, Afton Chemical |
11:45AM – 12:30PM
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![]() The Secrets of Selling Value Over Price in the Lubricants Business Presented by Maura Schreier-Fleming, Principal of best@selling Click for More |
12:30PM – 1:30PM
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Lunch Sponsored by: Lubrizol |
1:30PM – 2:15PM
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![]() Presented by Ron Hayes, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection |
2:15PM – 3:00PM
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![]() Presented by Shawn D. Whitacre, Staff Engineer, Engine Oil Technology, Chevron Lubricants |
3:00PM – 3:15PM
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Break |
3:15PM – 3:45PM
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![]() Presented by Robert DeRubeis, Program Manager Weights and Measures Unit, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development |
3:45PM – 4:40PM
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Panel Discussion – Taking it to the Streets to Address Quality Issues. What is being done and what more can be done to assure the quality and integrity of lubricants in the market.
Panelist includes PQIA, Ron Hayes (Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection), Robert DeRubeis, Program Manager Weights and Measures Unit, Michigan Dept. Ag and Rural Development, Others TBA… Moderator: TBA
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4:40PM – 5:00PM
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Conference Closing |
*Program is subject to change. Please check back for updates.
**On-site registration will be located InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland, 8800 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH *** On-site registration will be located The Lubrizol Corporation, 29400 Lakeland Blvd, Wickliffe, OH |