FMSI® Brake Weekend™ Delivers Insight and Networking

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FMSI® Brake Weekend™ in Naples, Florida, proved to be a significant success, according to Frank Oliveto, President of FMSI. The event featured a sold-out supplier exhibit, insightful industry updates, and a charity golf shootout, raising $3,290 for a local children’s charity.

Key Highlights:

• Networking Opportunity: The event provided continuous access for suppliers to the brake industry‘s top technical and executive decision-makers.
• Sold-Out Exhibit: The supplier exhibit was completely sold out, showcasing high interest and engagement within the industry.
• Industry Updates and AI Discussions: The Sunday general session included an industry update by Todd Campau of S&P Global, followed by an AI panel chaired by Sai Divakaruni of ZF, featuring experts from Nisshinbo, AMECA, and Link Engineering.
• Guest Speakers: The event featured notable AI discussions by Mark Seng of Predii and Roei Ganzarski of Alitheon.
• Charity Golf Shootout: The golf event was a highlight, raising $3,290 for EHAS Inc., a local children’s charity.

FMSI® Brake Weekend™ is renowned for its networking opportunities, where suppliers have continuous access to the brake industry’s top decision-makers. Frank Oliveto emphasized the event’s success, noting the completely sold-out supplier exhibit.

The Sunday general session commenced with an industry update by Todd Campau of S&P Global. This was followed by an all-star AI panel, including Tom Milsap of Nisshinbo, Dane Menges of AMECA, and Adam Link of Link Engineering, chaired by Sai Divakaruni of ZF. The panel provided valuable insights into the latest advancements in AI within the brake industry.

Guest speakers, including Mark Seng of Predii and Roei Ganzarski of Alitheon, contributed significantly to the discussions, highlighting the impact of AI on the industry.

The FMSI® Brake Weekend™ also featured a charity golf shootout, which Frank Oliveto described as “amazingly fun and amazingly successful.” The event raised $3,290 for EHAS Inc., a local children’s charity.

Looking ahead, the 2025 FMSI® Brake Weekend™ is scheduled for May 30th to June 2nd in Naples, Florida. For more information about FMSI® and the FMSI® Brake Weekend™, contact General Manager Garrett Oliveto at [email protected].

FMSI®, founded in 1948, is a trade organization known for creating the standard part numbering system for brake and clutch facings. For those interested in joining FMSI® or learning more, contact Garrett Oliveto at [email protected].