About the Speaker

Sustainable Manufacturing Issues: Energy Savings

In this best practices session, we will discover how two Canadian companies have developed their energy efficiency programs. These companies have won coveted CIPEC Leadership Awards from the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), a key federal program for industry under Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

About the Speakers:

Moderator: Michael Burke, Director, Industrial Programs Division, NRCan

James (Jim) E. Armstrong, P.Eng., Crown Metal Packaging Canada Inc.
Mr. Armstrong, has been the Environment, Health and Safety Specialist for CROWN for the past 4 years, helping plants in the Americas Division with pollution prevention projects, renewable energy, energy efficiency and some e-learning Safety initiatives. Prior to this change in focus, Jim was the Regional Manager of Environment, Health & Safety for CROWN Metal Packaging Canada LP for 12 years.

Al Fiacco, Facilities Manager, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
Al Fiacco is the Facilities Manager for Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., a Bolton-based manufacturer of injection molding machines and components, hot runners, robotics and integrated systems. Founded in 1953 by Robert Schad, Husky is one of the world's leading suppliers of injection molding equipment and services to the global plastics industry. Since the late 1990s, Husky has broadened and diversified its offerings to include solutions for the packaging, automotive and telecommunications markets. (source: