Bill Davies

Davies Office

Founder

Bio

A nationally recognized leader in green remanufacturing and an expert in sustainable office furniture solutions, Bill has not only made Davies a pioneer and leader in its field, but he also expanded opportunities for organizations industry wide. Under Bill’s direction, Davies has grown to be the nation’s largest office furniture remanufacturer and was the first remanufacturer to earn level® sustainability certification from the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA). Bill was instrumental in creating standards that allow remanufactured furniture to contribute points to the LEED certification process, and he is often called upon to speak at industry events, write for industry publications and represent the industry before the U.S. Trade Commission.

Bill is also a legacy member of the U.S. Green Building Council and a BIFMA member. When he can spare an hour or two, Bill enjoys fly fishing. He earned a marketing degree from Siena College.

Session(s)

The Wait is Over! RIC001.1 Remanufacturing Certification Program

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the first remanufacturing standard, RIC RIC001.1-2016: Specifications for the Process of Remanufacturing in 2017. This standard created clarity for the industry by defining what remanufacturing is and the comprehensive and rigorous process involved. Discover how the RIC001.1 Remanufacturing Certification Program will assure your customers that your stringent reman process is meeting the requirements of the first and only American remanufacturing standard. This program has been designed to create greater visibility for your organization as well as the entire remanufacturing industry. This session will cover:

- Benefits of certification
- Program Overview
- Next steps