Regulations, Tariffs, and Resilient Global Operations Chaired by Paul Marold

We’re honored to have Mr. Paul Marold, CEO, Aeristus, Inc., US, chairing the session "Regulations, Tariffs, and Resilient Global Operations" at the upcoming WFI 2025 Annual Conference!

Watch Paul's welcome introduction on YouTube

December 3, 2025 |8:10–9:20 AM EST

WFI 2025 Session 5: Regulations, Tariffs, and Resilient Global Operations

Speakers: James Manser, Wes Fisher, Greg Hoverson

Panelists:  Samual Li, Jeff Thibodeau

WFI 2025 Program

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 8:00AM–12:00PM ET

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9:25–10:35  Session 5: Regulations, Tariffs, and Resilient Global Operations

Chaired by Mr. Paul Marold, CEO, Aeristus, Inc., US

9:25–9:40  How Tariffs and Trade are Reshaping the Global Economic Ecosystem

Presented by Mr. James Manser, Vice President, Global Government Relations, Johnson Controls, US

9:40–9:55  Tariffs and Trade in the Trump 2.0 Era: Implications for Global Filtration Supply Chains

Presented by Mr. Wes Fisher, Director, Government Affairs, INDA, US

9:55–10:10 Engineering & Technology in the Filtration Industry for a Dynamic Global Landscape

Presented by Mr. Greg Hoverson, Vice President & CTO, Atmus, US

10:10–10:35  Round Table Panel Discussion

Panelists:

Dr. Samual Li, Vice President, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, CN

Mr. Jeff Thibodeau, Vice President, Mikropor America Inc., US

​10:35–10:40  Coffee break

WFI 2025 Full Program & Registration

Student Program:

Sponsored by Camfil and Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, we are proud to offer 50 complimentary student registrations worldwide to help inspire the next generation of filtration leaders. Student Registration ($748 Waived)!