Chris LaBombarbe
Global VP of Technology
and Engineering
Guest Speaker
Case Study: Roles of Machine Manufacturers in Sustainability
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
11:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Presentation Description:
This presentation will provide a discussion of the following:
- Plastic Industry Observations
- Holistic OEM Solutions “Three Piece Recipe”
--Machine
--Mold
--Product
- Machine Case Study
--Drive 2 5
- Mold Technology
- CFD/FEA Mold Cooling / Cycle Time Reduction (complementary to Drive 2 5, but not exclusive)
- Product
- Weight Reduction Technology
--Structure
--Materials
--AI
Speaker Biography:
Chris LaBombarbe has been Global VP Technology and Engineering with Uniloy since July 2024. Prior to joining Uniloy, he served over 30 years in several senior leadership roles within Amcor & Coca-Cola, leading emerging market global teams in Europe, MX, North, Central, South America, India and ASEAN Plus 3. His background includes extensive experience in the Packaging, and Automotive Industries where he has demonstrated success in developing breakthrough technologies, with several international innovation / sustainability awards and patents. Chris has earned a Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering and an Associates in Science in Statistics.