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Original Equipment Suppliers Association
2017 Second Quarter │ Edition 1
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IN THIS ISSUE... 3 4
The Suppliers' Voice Legislative Update
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New OESA Members The Value of OESA Membership
This edition is sponsored by
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OESA Events Calendar of Events
APQP/Launch Readiness Drag and Drop Scheduling EDI Supply Chain Management MRP and KANBAN Real-Time Process Monitoring Complete Product Traceability MRO/Preventative Maintenance Complex Labeling IQMS Means Automotive ERP and MES
Voice
The Suppliers’
Julie A. Fream
President and CEO
Suppliers set the PACE in Automotive Innovation
Congratulations to the finalists and winners of the 2017 Automotive News PACE Awards. OESA is honored to support this prestigious event that celebrates the innovations of the supplier community. With game-changing developments in safety, performance, sustainability and design, all innovations are in production and deliver direct benefits to the automotive industry. Thanks to Automotive News for a great partnership and a special thanks to the 450+ OESA members that allow OESA to represent their voice and champion their interests. As always, please feel free to contact me with comments and questions at 248.430.5963 or jfream@oesa.org.
Continental* One-box approach to braking is lighter, simpler Continental Structure Plastics* A composite challenges aluminum panels Dana* High-speed transmission pumps sealed with steel Dayco* ActivacTM eliminates electric vacuum pump Delphi Automotive* Taking 360-degree sensing to a higher fidelity
Julie
Denso* Common rail allows higher pressures, more control Giffin A vortex pulls paint from the air GKN Driveline* Integrated e-axle simplifies hybrid design JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corp.* Gear cutting gets faster in a smaller footprint NVIDIA A vehicle supercomputer the size of a license plate Sanhua Automotive Valve can take on higher pressures Schaeffler* An electromechanical path to vehicle stability Schaeffler* High-rev shifting gets easier
Winners of the 2017 Automotive News PACE Awards. Click here to view more pictures.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
2016 MEMA LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT IN D.C.│MAY 17-18 Please join OESA members in Washington, D.C. on May 17-18 for the annual Legislative Summit. The Summit will give supplier executives the opportunity to speak directly with legislators and regulators that are making important decisions that will impact the supplier industry. With a new administration and Congress, the imperative to raise our collective voice has never been stronger. OESA and MEMA (OESA’s parent organization) are well positioned to represent the supplier community as changes take shape. Legislators also need to hear directly from suppliers – our industry leaders and executives that directly employ over 523,000 Americans. Summit attendees will have the opportunity to: • Join other OESA members for a breakout panel discussion on vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions policies, featuring panelists from Exponent, Ford, and BorgWarner. • Dig deep into trade issues and NAFTA renegotiations, regulatory and tax reform, and other critical issues during our Summit Policy Day and in scheduled meetings on Capitol Hill with members of the House and Senate. • Showcase your product innovations and technologies to Congress, congressional staff, and regulators at the MEMA Technology Fair on Capitol Hill. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, engage, and shine in Washington. Register today for what is sure to be an important and memorable Legislative Summit. Registration is open now. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Briana Huxley at bhuxley@mema.org.
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OESA MEMBERS
WELCOME NEW OESA MEMBERS
Bostik, Inc.
Bostik, an Arkema company, has been a leading global adhesive and sealant manufacturer for over 125 years. Specializing in automotive solutions, Bostik’s innovative technologies are used in a range of interior, exterior and aftermarket vehicle applications. From door panels and headliners to weatherstrips and windshields, these products are designed to give customers the flexibility they need and the reliability they deserve. Additionally, Bostik’s level of expertise combined with a commitment to work with automotive manufacturers has enabled the company to adapt well to industry trends and changes.
11320 West Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Tel: (800) 726-7845 www.bostik.com
Member Rep: Brian Walsh, Manager of Business Development – Automotive Tel: (734) 707-6712
Celanese
2600 N. Opdyke Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Tel: (248) 377-6883 www.celanese.com
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Its two complementary business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials Solutions, use the full breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for customers and the corporation.It partners customers to solve their most critical business needs, and strives to make a positive impact on communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and had 2015 net sales of $5.7 billion.
Member Rep: Kenneth Van Der Wende, Director Auto, NAFTA, Brazil and VP Corporate Accounts
Development Dimensions International
DDI is a global human resources consultancy specializing in leadership assessment and development. It helps companies transform the way they hire, promote and develop their leaders at every organizational level. Clients include half of the Fortune 500 and multinationals doing business across a vast array of industries from Berlin to Bangalore. DDI serves clients from 42 offices.
20750 Civic Center Drive Southfield, MI 48076 Tel: (248) 339-6483 www.ddiworld.com
Member Rep: Marilyn M. Carlstedt, Automotive Account Executive
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Gehring L.P.
24800 Drake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Tel: (248) 427-3901 www.gerhinglp.com
The automotive industry is one of the classic areas for the application and use of honing. Whoever wants to be a leader in this field must make high demands on the precision of its engines and transmissions. Functionally optimized surfaces with improved tribological properties ensure lower oil consumption, emission improvements, reduced wear as well as lower fuel consumption. Gehring's wide range of products and customer-friendly service will convince anyone. In addition to honing, Gehring has developed another method for the production of functionally optimized surfaces - laser structuring. Laser structuring is increasingly being used for the roughening of surfaces. By roughening functional surfaces that have the function of static friction, laser structuring creates a nondissipative connection between two parts, e.g. between the connecting rod and crankshaft.
Member Rep: Jeff Blackledge, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
GNS America was established in 2009. Its core business is in metal stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die division offers full design and build capabilities.
GNS America
13341 Quincy Street Holland, MI 49424 Tel: (616) 796-0433 www.gnsauto.com
The success of GNS America has been accomplished through its people. Their commitment and passion to excel in innovative techniques and processes make GNS an industry leader in metal forming and product assemblies.
Member Rep: Todd Deal, President
HFI is a leading Tier 2 supplier of interior automotive products specializing in cut and sew, foam-in-place, small parts foam, and assembly operations. A privately-held company with over 3,500 employees across ten North American locations, HFI is a manufacturing-driven supplier from concept to production and is ISO 9001 certified. Established in 1954, HFI is committed to collaborative partnerships with customers to produce quality products within targeted markets and serve as a valued supplier.
HFI, LLC
59 Gender Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Tel: (614) 491-0700 www.hfi-inc.com Member Rep: Jesse Jefferis. Vice President, Marketing
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Johnson Matthey, Inc.
Johnson Matthey is a specialty chemicals company and a leader in sustainable technologies. It has expertise in advanced materials and technology to innovate and improve solutions that are valued by customers; optimize the use of natural resources; and enhance the quality of life for millions of people around the world. It operates in five divisions: Emission Control Technologies, Process Technologies, Precious Metal Products, Fine Chemicals and New Businesses.
456 Devon Park Drive Wayne, PA 19087 Tel: (610) 341-8371 www.jmusa.com
Member Rep: David A. Cetola, Director of Regulatory Affairs
Pace Industries
200 East Big Beaver Road Suite 126 Troy, MI 48083 Tel: (231)730-7645 www.paceind.com
Pace is a die casting company that provides support to nearly 500 Blue Chip OEM customers, many in the automotive and trucking industries who came to Pace to improve product quality and optimize cost. Pace's operations include five International Automotive Task Force TS-certified facilities. Thermal stress, finite element and other analyses determine the optimal die casting alloys – aluminum, magnesium or zinc – to achieve the right balance of light weight and durability, increase end-user satisfaction and reduce potential for costly automotive recalls.
Member Rep: Jim Walker, Vice President, Automotive Strategy
Discover the value of OESA Membership Join more than 450 member organizations that are represented by the leading association in the North American automotive supplier sector. Through advocacy initiatives, industry events, networking forums, global connections and the expertise of leading automotive thought leaders, OESA members stay abreast of the industry and have access to exclusive information to make critical business decisions. INDUSTRY EVENTS: OESA industry events offer suppliercentric insight by authorities in the industry. Topics are member-driven and address today’s supplier interests and concerns. TOWN HALL MEETINGS: OESA’s town hall meetings offer unparalleled access to OEM decision-makers in purchasing, engineering and the supply chain. PEER GROUP COUNCILS: Ranked among the top benefits of OESA membership, OESA councils address issues of common interest for every functional area in a supplier organization.
ADVOCACY: MEMA’s government affairs team represents members of OESA on state and federal issues and works to protect the government interests of the supplier community. MEMBER RESOURCES: OESA offers resources to capture the “pulse” of the supplier industry. Through industry analysis, forecasts, white papers and publications, OESA member resources provide members access to exclusive information. INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS: OESA keeps the industry informed with a quarterly newsletter, weekly updates and event alerts. To learn more, contact: Steve Horaney Vice President, Membership and Sales 248.430.5969 shoraney@oesa.org
Brenna McCann Senior Manager, Membership and Sales 248.430.5970 bmccann@oesa.org
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OESA EVENTS OESA Board of Directors Chairman of the Board Mike Mansuetti* President Robert Bosch LLC Immediate Past Chair Samir Salman* CEO NA Region Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Vice Chairman Michael E. Martini* President Consumer OE Bridgestone Americas Vice Chairman Ramzi Hermiz* President and CEO Shiloh Industries, Inc. Officer Julie A. Fream* President and CEO Original Equipment Suppliers Association Officer Steve Handschuh* President and CEO Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association *Executive Committee
OESA MEMBERS-ONLY RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE TOWN HALL MEETING | APR. 12 Rivian Automotive will hold its first Town Hall for OESA members with RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO, Rivian Automotive and members of the Rivian Purchasing & Engineering teams on April 12, 2017, at the Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI. Rivian is an automotive technology company focused on designing, engineering and producing a portfolio of vehicles for the transition to future mobility. At the current stage of its vehicle program, and after the acquisition of the former Mitsubishi assembly plant in Normal, IL, Rivian Automotive is actively engaging suppliers to source critical components. This meeting provides OESA members with a unique opportunity to learn about the needs and opportunities with Rivian. A brief presentation by RJ Scaringe and Larry Achram, chief engineer, will be followed by a Q&A session. Rivian purchasing and engineering executives from the component and systems groups will be available following the meeting for networking and one-on-one meetings. ► SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
Directors Oscar Albin Executive President INA, Industria Nacional de Autopartes A.C. Paul Barnett President Principal Manufacturing James Bradbury President Grand Rapids Controls Company LLC Françoise Colpron Group President Valeo North America Frederick Cartwright Executive Director Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) David C. Dauch Chairman and CEO American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) (Continued on page 9)
SURFACE COATING CONVERSATION – THE IMPACTS OF OEM REQUIREMENTS APR. 18 Join the conversation on the impact of OEM requirements relating to surface coating and treatments. The purpose of this meeting, to be held on April 18, 2017, at the OESA Conference Center in Southfield, MI, is to determine potential next steps in addressing this issue. Member participation in this meeting will help shape MEMA divisions activities in this area for the future. Business-to-business suppliers are frequently required to surface coat products in accordance with customer specifications. Many customer specifications require surface coatings that can be environmentally detrimental, which can lead to increased scrutiny by regulatory agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Insight discussed will help drive the applicable next steps. Capacity is limited for this event; early registration is recommended. We look forward to welcoming members to this conversation to learn how OEM requirements are impact them.
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THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE NEW ADMINISTRATION | MAY 3 In response to proposed changes on current U.S. tax and trade policies, OESA is hosting a MEMBERS ONLY “First 100 Days” update. This session will focus on the first 100 days of the new administration and Congress, and the potential impact proposed changes could have on automotive OE suppliers. It will also highlight actions OESA and MEMA are taking to ensure the voice and business interests of automotive suppliers are articulated and represented. Join OESA, Butzel Long, Kerr Russell and PwC on May 3, 2017, at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, MI, or via live webinar, for an update on the new administration at the 100-day mark. Topics to be discussed include: tax, trade, regulations, CAFE and labor. This event is geared toward decision makers who need the most recent information regarding activities in Washington, D.C. ► SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
OESA Board of Directors (Continued from page 8) Jacqui Dedo Co-Founder Aware Mobility, llc Paul Doyle CEO Coastal Automotive John Dunn President and CEO, The Americas, Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division Douglas J. Grimm President and COO MPG Michael Haughey President North American Stamping Group, LLC Ken Hopkins President and CEO Neapco Holdings, LLC Don Manvel Chairman AVL Americas Chris Obey President, Automotive Flex Lon Offenbacher President and CEO Inteva Products
OESA MOBILITY SUPPLIER FORUM Q2 MAY 9 The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) is pleased to announce the formation of a “Mobility Supplier Forum” – intended to help automotive suppliers on the west coast advance their business interests as they relate to connected and transformative technologies. This new group will meet quarterly in 2017 in the California “Silicon Valley” area. Each meeting features a half day of OEM presentations and updates, as well as insights from industry leading experts on issues of common concern for automotive suppliers. ► SUPPORTING SPONSOR:
Michael Rayhill President Jiffy-Tite Company, Inc. Michael Robinet Managing Director Automotive Advisory Services IHS Markit Dan Sceli President and CEO Peterson American Corporation Wes Smith President and CEO E & E Manufacturing Co., Inc. Armando Tamez CEO Nemak Jim Teets President and CEO ADAC Automotive James Verrier President and CEO BorgWarner Inc.
For all events, register in the events section of www.oesa.org. For additional information, contact OESA at 248.952.6401 or info@oesa.org. OESA News - 2017 Second Quarter
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CYBERLIABILITY: RESPONSE AND RECOVERY IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENT | MAY 23 OESA, Dawda Mann and Willis Towers Watson are pleased to present “Cyberliability: Response and Recovery in an Automotive Environment” on May 23, 2017, at the Somerset Inn. This event will focus on best practices when a cybersecurity event occurs within your organization. We live in a world where it is no longer a matter of IF your organization will get hacked, it is a matter of WHEN it will happen and what you need to do when it does happen. Join us to learn some do’s and don’ts when triaging an event. We will explore the aftermath of a cybersecurity event from the perspectives of: liability, insurance, law enforcement, forensic investigation and communications. Attendees will walk away with a guidebook of resources and insights from our speakers. Confirmed Speakers include: Brian Daugherty, Chief Technology Officer, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Brian Balow, Member, Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler PLC Brian Warszona, Vice President, FINEX North America Bill Hardin, Vice President, Charles Rivers Associates Save the date. Event details and registration will be announced soon.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS Apr.
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18 May
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OESA Members-Only Rivian Automotive Town Hall Meeting Laurel Manor Livonia, MI Surface Coating Conversation – The Impacts of OEM Requirements OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI The First 100 Days of the New Administration MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI OESA Mobility Supplier Forum Q2 1608 Las Plumas Ave San Jose, CA
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MEMA Legislative Summit The Watergate Hotel Washington, DC Cyberliability: Response and Recovery in an Automotive Environment Somerset Inn Troy, MI
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Warranty 2017: Terms, Trends and Best Practices in complicated Times MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI
May
SAVE THE DATE South Carolina Regional Meeting CU-ICAR, Greenville, SC
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UPCOMING OESA COUNCIL MEETINGS* Apr.
Legal Issues Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI
Apr.
Communication Executives Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI
Apr.
Chief Purchasing Officers Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI
Apr.
Chief Executives Officers Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI
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Automotive Public Relations Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI
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Human Resources Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI
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Young Leadership Council 5 MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI
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*Open to peer group council members & invited guests. For more information and to register for events and council meetings, visit oesa.org, or call OESA at 248.952.6401. OESA News - 2017 Second Quarter
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