Our Speakers
We are pleased to present an outstanding lineup of speakers at the online symposium, representing leading expertise from industry and academia. The following list provides an overview of confirmed speakers and their respective focus areas. Further details on presentation titles and times will be published in our full conference agenda.
Prof. Matthias Vette-Steinkamp
Hochschule Trier, Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld
BIT- Birkenfeld Institutes of technology
Remanufacturing and Industrial Robotics
Host
Fernand Weiland
Fernand Weiland founded the APRA Europe ( Automotive Parts Remanufacturer Association) serving as the division's first chairman for more than 20 years and later as a member of the board, primarily acting in a consulting capacity.
Co-Host
Valentin Soria
Valentin Soria is a design engineer and Head of Engineering (Responsable BE) at Maneko, where he is responsible for the development and technical implementation of remanufacturing solutions. With a background from the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy, he brings strong expertise in engineering design and industrial systems.
At Maneko, he focuses on the refurbishment of road maintenance equipment as well as the remanufacturing of complete industrial systems, including green waste processing plants. In his work, he contributes to translating circular economy principles into practical, scalable industrial applications.
Circular Economy in Action: Remanufacturing Processes and Business Models at Maneko
Antonin Aubert
Antonin Aubert is a Production Manager at Maneko, where he is responsible for overseeing production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a background in industrial engineering and innovation management, he has gained experience across data analysis, industrial projects, and process optimization. His work focuses on improving operational efficiency and implementing sustainable and innovative solutions in industrial environments. In this webinar, he will share practical insights into remanufacturing and industrial process optimization from an industry perspective.
Circular Economy in Action: Remanufacturing Processes and Business Models at Maneko
Christian Konstroffer, M.Eng.
BIT - Birkenfeld Institutes of Technology
Eco-Design for Circular Products & Training Opportunities
PAE-e-green
Decarbonising the E-Mobility Value Chain in the Greater Region
PAE-e-green, an EU-funded project, and the symposium re.fact 26 join forces to advance a climate-friendly and circular industry. The focus lies on practical solutions, measurable impact, and strong regional cooperation between research, industry, and policy.
Project Goals
- Reduce the carbon footprint across the entire e-mobility value chain
- Promote sustainable production and consumption models
- Integrate circular economy principles into the mobility sector
What PAE-e-green offers
- Innovative Demonstrators: Solutions for production, infrastructure, recycling, and end-of-life use
- Measurable Impact: Emphasis on real CO₂ savings and climate benefits
- Strong Network: Collaboration across borders and targeted support for SMEs
Our Partners
PAE‑e‑green brings together a diverse consortium across the Greater Region, including:
4 financial partners:
- Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Grand Est (lead)
- Pôle Véhicule du Futur
- Hochschule Trier – Umwelt‑Campus Birkenfeld
- Université de Liège – Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
10 strategic partners, such as:
- Commercial Vehicle Cluster Nutzfahrzeug GmbH
- Luxinnovation
- Université de Strasbourg / Laboratoire ICube
- Université de Haute Alsace
- Saarland Innovation & Standort e.V
- Université de Lorraine / Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy (CRAN)
- Gesellschaft für Transformationsmanagement Saar mbH – GeTS
- Autoregion e.V
- Fahrzeug-Initiative Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.
- Institut für Produktions- und Logistiksysteme Prof.Schmidt GmbH
Endorsed by:
APRA Europe AISBL
International non-profit association representing the interests of the automotive remanufacturing industry.
Rematec
Rematec is the world's leading platform for remanufacturing. Rematec is the only independent trade brand dedicated to automotive remanufacturing worldwide.